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VIDEO GAMES LIVE™ RETURNS TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL WITH A SPECTACULAR NEW SHOW SEPTEMBER 21, 2006

Featuring Live Orchestral Excerpts of the New Halo® 3 Score

Special Musical Guests to Include BT, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, Video Game Pianist Martin Leung, Game Composers, and More


LOS ANGELES – September 7, 2006 – Off the heels of sold-out shows around the world, renowned video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall are bringing their immersive concert celebrating video games back to the world-famous Hollywood Bowl for the second time on September 21, 2006. The new Video Games Live™ concert features music from the most popular video games performed by top orchestras and choirs, combining exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, and groundbreaking interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.

The concert will feature the celebrated Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by Video Games Live co-creator and conductor Jack Wall, with an opening act from famous recording artist Brian “BT” Transeau previewing selections from his new album “This Binary Universe.” Legendary guitarists Steve Vai and Dweezil Zappa will be performing along with the orchestra, as well as special appearances by well-known video game composers. New segments include a live performance of excerpts from the new Halo® 3 score as released this year at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, and the world premiere of Civilization IV, plus a rare special acoustic performance by the original Lucas Arts composers performing Monkey Island, Grim Fandango, and more.

Video Games Live will make history by being the first to bring the symphonic score from Final Fantasy® to the Hollywood Bowl. Fans will also enjoy a special solo performance by Video Game Pianist Martin Leung who will debut his unique Final Fantasy® piano arrangement consisting of over ten Final Fantasy® favorites. Special interactive segments involving the audience will take place during the show, including a live interactive Space Invaders game, a Frogger competition, and even a special interactive appearance by the Goodyear Blimp. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with an exciting pre-show festival that includes game competitions, pre-released game demos, a costume contest, and the “meet and greet” session with famous game composers and designers from all over the world, available free to all ticket holders.

“We are thrilled to bring Video Games Live back to the Hollywood Bowl, where the show debuted last year in front of 11,000 people,” said Tommy Tallarico, famed video game composer and co-creator/executive producer of Video Games Live. “It’s such an exciting honor to be playing on the most famous stage in the world. I think it speaks volumes about how important video games have become to our culture.”

“The one important thing to understand is that Video Games Live is really an event for the whole family,” added Wall. “We include something for everyone, and even if you don’t play video games, you’ll be blown away by the show.”

New music and exclusive video has been added to the already spectacular line-up of games including Mario™, Zelda®, Final Fantasy®, Halo®, Metal Gear Solid®, Warcraft®, Myst®, Kingdom Hearts, Medal of Honor™, Sonic™, Tron®, God of War™ and others, plus there will be a new and expanded Classic Arcade Medley featuring tributes to the games that started it all.

The pre-show festival and costume contest will begin at 5:30 pm and is free to all ticket holders. Tickets ($3- $65) are currently on sale at www.ticketmaster.com, or click here to link directly to the VGL ticket page. The show will begin at 8:00 pm.


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Here is a direct quote from Tommy Tallarico over at the IGN boards

Marty O'Donnell, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa & the woman who does the voice of Cortana will all be helping me and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra perform the Halo 3 score in two weeks at the Hollywood Bowl! We'll be taking the segment on our World Tour as well.

 

[DopeyFish]

oh it's just the e3 theme

 

[krypt0nian]

Bastards! I went to the Chicago show (and it was excellent) but i got no Halo 3.

I did get Halo/WoW so it was not a total loss.

 

[Tieno]

Good that they already have a (some of the) Halo 3 score! Polish it, polish it hard!

 

[Karma Kramer]

Though I am confused... will this just be the song that is used in the Halo 3 trailer? I hope not... Tommy made it sound like it was never before heard stuff.

 

[duk]

the e3 trailer music was stunning

 

[Karma Kramer]

http://digg.com/gaming_news/Halo_3_score_to_debut_at_Video_Games_Live_on_Sept_21st

In an interview with Unrestricted Radio, Tommy Tallarico reveals that the Sept 21st show at the Hollywood Bowl will be the first place where fans can hear parts of the upcoming Halo 3 score. Tommy also talks about E3, PS3, Wii and how the original Earthworm Jim team is not coming back.

 

[Rody]

Steve Vai.

 

[Duderz]

Awesome. They had better record it.

Or is there already an mp3 of the E3 trailer?

 

[GhaleonEB]

http://digg.com/gaming_news/Halo_3_score_to_debut_at_Video_Games_Live_on_Sept_21st

oooooooooooooooooh my

*watches E3 trailer again*

 

[Karma Kramer]

Awesome. They had better record it.

Or is there already an mp3 of the E3 trailer?

There is no mp3 version of the trailer yet.

 

[Stinkles]

oh it's just the e3 theme

Correct and we have mentioned to VGL that their headline is misleading.

 

[Skilotonn]

Either way, it'll be cool to hear that E3 teaser score again, now live...

You know what I'm gonna do now? Go and blast the E3 teaser really loud on my subwoofer right now!

 

[Karma Kramer]

Correct and we have mentioned to VGL that their headline is misleading.

Ah Bah!

Silly Tommy T

 

[Stench]

You're better than this, Tommy Tallarico.

Shame on you.

 

[Wario64]

Tallarico must be really getting desperate

 

[Blimblim]

Great idea to this the day right before TGS.

 

[DDayton]

I should try to go, just because the voice of Daisy/Peach (depending on the day) will be there...

I would go, actually, if it weren't for the fact that it starts at 8 and I have a night class that gets out at eight... although I will be near the Hollywood area.

 

[Mr Jared]

Ahg. I wish I could be there ;___;

<3 Marty.

 

[border]

No actual Halo 3 music.....and it takes place in a friggin' football stadium. Sounds pretty ghetto.

 

[Stinkles]

No actual Halo 3 music.....and it takes place in a friggin' football stadium. Sounds pretty ghetto.

The Hollywood Bowl is not a football stadium, it's an amazing, almost magic amphitheater designed specifically for musical concerts. It's in the Hollywood hills and is a fantastic venue.

It is Halo 3 music, the music from the trailer. As Marty has said, it includes cues and themes that you'll be hearing in the game, and like all the other music at VGL, it's amazing to hear it played by a live orchestra, and they also have other surprises lined up.

I hate the otaku shit, believe me, but I had a blast at the concert I went to in Seattle, and I'd go again in a second.

In short, in spite of the misleading title, I heartily reccomend anyone who likes games, music or both, go have a geek night at the symphony.

 

[Karma Kramer]

The Hollywood Bowl is not a football stadium, it's an amazing, almost magic amphitheater designed specifically for musical concerts. It's in the Hollywood hills and is a fantastic venue.

It is Halo 3 music, the music from the trailer. As Marty has said, it includes cues and themes that you'll be hearing in the game, and like all the other music at VGL, it's amazing to hear it played by a live orchestra, and they also have other surprises lined up.

I hate the otaku shit, believe me, but I had a blast at the concert I went to in Seattle, and I'd go again in a second.

In short, in spite of the misleading title, I heartily reccomend anyone who likes games, music or both, go have a geek night at the symphony.

Danm when was the concert in Seattle? I wish I would have gone now...

 

[mcdonnell]

How was this concert for those who went? Did they perform more of the Halo 3 score than what was in the E3 trailer?

 

[Stinkles]

No more of the score. Here's the finale, complete with extra bonus metal guitar from Steve Vai.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv7_Q92RlBY

 

[mcdonnell]

Wow that looks great! Thanks for the video link. Was the Hollywood Bowl pretty full with people?

 

[Stinkles]

Wow that looks great! Thanks for the video link. Was the Hollywood Bowl pretty full with people?

I don't think it was quite sold out but somebody told me it was full and a great crowd.

 

[Karma Kramer]

lol at the guy at the beginning...

It reminds me of E3 2005 when Bungie first showed the Halo 2 single player demo, and one guy yells out... "Oh My GOD!"

haha

 

[Stench]

No more of the score. Here's the finale, complete with extra bonus metal guitar from Steve Vai.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv7_Q92RlBY

AWWW HOLYSHITHOLYSHIT

****ING CHOIR EPIC HOLYSHITHOLYSHIT


MUSCLES.... TWITCHING!!!!!!!!

 

[gutter_trash]

 

[Stench]

**** IM PLAYING THAT AGAIN

 

[GreekWolf]

It reminds me of E3 2005 when Bungie first showed the Halo 2 single player demo, and one guy yells out... "Oh My GOD!"

I always thought that was Frankie :lol

 

[Surreal]

lol at the guy at the beginning...

It reminds me of E3 2005 when Bungie first showed the Halo 2 single player demo, and one guy yells out... "Oh My GOD!"

haha

Reminds me of the whole Zelda thing at E3. You know what I'm talking about...

 

[Mr. Lemming]

The choir adds a lot to the music. At the Play! Symphony in Philly I was all OMG at the Earth City theme. OMG I say!

 

[Robert-GCA]

We'll have some good digi camcorder footage of this and lots of interviews soon. Just got my tapes back and have to work on capturing and editing it all. Should be good times.

 

[GhaleonEB]

lol at the guy at the beginning...

It reminds me of E3 2005 when Bungie first showed the Halo 2 single player demo, and one guy yells out... "Oh My GOD!"

haha

I think you mean E3 2003.

I thought the guitar was a little over-the-top, but still a brilliant piece of music. Rousing is the word that comes to mind.

However, I think it may have been topped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_dn1o9muOQ

 

[Stench]

However, I think it may have been topped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_dn1o9muOQ

 

[Karma Kramer]

I think you mean E3 2003.

I thought the guitar was a little over-the-top, but still a brilliant piece of music. Rousing is the word that comes to mind.

However, I think it may have been topped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_dn1o9muOQ

Man Marty is soo good! I love that song.

 

[GreekWolf]

However, I think it may have been topped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_dn1o9muOQ

Perfect.

Microsoft ought to invite Kaz, Kutaragi, Shane and the entire SDF to X06 this week. Then they can play that trailer on the big screen while we all join hands together and sing.

 

[artist]

Now I see why Shane wants Resistance to be a Halo-killer. Poor guy. :lol

 

[Chairman Yang]

I'm not a big fan of either Halo game, but I really enjoy the soundtracks.

 

[boutrosinit]

No more of the score. Here's the finale, complete with extra bonus metal guitar from Steve Vai.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv7_Q92RlBY

HOLY TITS! STEVE ****IN VAI!!!!

And Dweezil Zappa at the next VGL?! SWEET ANGEL VAGINAS; I'm THAR!11

 

[FateBreaker]

I went.

The concert was excellent, actually. Although the "Halo 3" thing was stupid; it was nothing more than a 30-second music extract from the e3 demo, except with the main guy doing it with an orchestra.

What WAS awesome was the meet and greet. Even if not press, you could meet and talk with Tim Schaefer, Jason Rubin, David Hayter, Marty O'Donnell, etc. (which I did )

Everyone should give it a try next year...apparently they're "working" on getting some of the Japanese guys, like Uematsu and Mitsuda.