Find yourself a CD player, yet? An album of epic, gaming proportions is coming October 15 when EMI Classics releases Video Games Live: Greatest Hits -- Volume One. Although it's not a live recording (according to the press release, it was mixed and recorded at London's Abbey Road studios), the collection does feature music from Zelda, Mario, Halo, Warcraft, Sonic, Myst, Civilization IV, Final Fantasy ... and Tron.
No word on the previously-mentioned DVD release, also expected this fall. We've contacted VGL co-creator Tommy Tallarico for more information.
Reader Comments (27)
Posted: Sep 7th 2007 9:46AM (Unverified) said
Who the hell is smashing the -1 button over positive criticism of Halo's SOUNDTRACK?
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Posted: Sep 6th 2007 6:12PM (Unverified) said
i already have mp3's of every ff until x, as well as a bunch of other games. this cd does not cater to my demographic!
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Posted: Sep 6th 2007 6:30PM (Unverified) said
Zzzzzzz...you know, I actually had Tommy Tallarico's album that he put out in the early '90s. That was a bore, too.
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Posted: Sep 6th 2007 6:41PM (Unverified) said
VGL IS NOT A BORE!!!
I loved the concert and will totally buy this CD.
AKTREZ RULES :-D
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I loved the concert and will totally buy this CD.
AKTREZ RULES :-D
Posted: Sep 6th 2007 6:55PM panzerjedi said
Maybe I'll be able to hear the music now. Or do they record the cheering as well? =\
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Posted: Sep 6th 2007 7:08PM (Unverified) said
and no medievil or spyro or ratchet and clank either. man those are good soundtracks
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Posted: Sep 6th 2007 9:36PM DonaldMick said
DRM free on iTunes, possibly... oh, wait, this is the people who wear eye patches for night vision convention. Never mind.
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Posted: Sep 6th 2007 7:53PM luthyr said
I've been to two Video Games Live concerts, and they are very impressive. The arrangements, however, are not so impressive. Many of them are old arrangements that most video game music fans have had for a while (Super Mario, Zelda). The Play! Symphony has some much better arrangements, although I definitely prefer the VGL Sonic medley.
In any case, I plan to pick up the CD since it sounds like it will be studio-recorded. Unfortunately, a lot of the songs they perform are identical to the original recordings, so some of the value is lost there. Oh well, it beats having the music interrupted by teens and preteens who have never attended a symphony concert before.
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In any case, I plan to pick up the CD since it sounds like it will be studio-recorded. Unfortunately, a lot of the songs they perform are identical to the original recordings, so some of the value is lost there. Oh well, it beats having the music interrupted by teens and preteens who have never attended a symphony concert before.
Posted: Sep 7th 2007 12:58AM (Unverified) said
I will be picking this CD up indeed. I will listen to it mightily and perhaps it shall engage me in a bout of uncontrollable and incurable reminiscence.
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Posted: Sep 7th 2007 9:50AM (Unverified) said
If you asshats want more video game-themed CDs to be released outside the Orient then you DAMN well better show support for this CD.
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Posted: Sep 7th 2007 3:46PM (Unverified) said
Hey guys, thanks for the comments. We are hoping that you come out and actually PURCHASE this CD so that video games and VG music will be supported. These composers are all out there working their asses off for YOU. Show your support and give back by attending the shows and purchasing the music that you love.
If you have any questions about the CD or the shows, I will be more than happy to answer them for you!
Becky Young
Event Director
Video Games Live
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If you have any questions about the CD or the shows, I will be more than happy to answer them for you!
Becky Young
Event Director
Video Games Live
Posted: Sep 7th 2007 5:57PM (Unverified) said
BTW Becky, I believe that Tommy Tallarico's love for the movie TRON is on public record. Am I right about that?
And BTW, I'll be getting this one. Can't NOT get this one. Hopefully they don't pull the Wal*Fart exclusive sh&t that the Eagles pulled for their new CD.
BJ
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And BTW, I'll be getting this one. Can't NOT get this one. Hopefully they don't pull the Wal*Fart exclusive sh&t that the Eagles pulled for their new CD.
BJ
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