final fantasy Distant world coming to Albert Hall

Even if you don't know FF, it's just great music, compossed masterfully.

I'd love to go to these things!
 
It was all downhill after 9. The soundtracks from X onwards were done by other composers as well as Uematsu.
In fact I don't think he's even done any composition for the last 2 or 3 games.

Still booked tickets though, as the man is a legend. 30 quid for the inner circle. Not bad :)

He did the music for Lost Odyssey.
 
It was all downhill after 9. The soundtracks from X onwards were done by other composers as well as Uematsu.

Uematsu wrote a good 50% of all the music for FFX, basically all the good ones, To Zanakand, Otherworld, Suteki Da Ne, the Ending Theme,

Also I really don't believe anyone can say Hamauzu is a bad composer either, maybe not as good as Uematsu but he's still created some incredible stuff.
 
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I have a spare ticket for this tomorrow - my brother has had to pass and I haven't been able to find anyone else to go with me :(

I can meet you at the concert, or I'm at the FF XIII-2 community event in Notting Hill.

I'd hate to see the ticket get wasted.
 
[FnG]magnolia;20479794 said:
Please dress up as one of the characters and then make , I don't know, a comic or anime about it.

How can this even be a thing? Jesus Christ, you people.

How can people go see a performance by an orchestra?
 
[FnG]magnolia;20479794 said:
Please dress up as one of the characters and then make , I don't know, a comic or anime about it.

How can this even be a thing? Jesus Christ, you people.

it's just that the production values for some of the musical pieces in these games are better than those in many blockbuster movies. in fact, they're almost comparable to some actual classical operas.

I've seen Madama Butterfly at the Royal Albert Hall from the 2nd row, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and some of the tracks from FFVIII are every bit as stirring and involving. Nobuo Uematsu is a ridiculously good composer.
 
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it's just that the production values for some of the musical pieces in these games are better than those in many blockbuster movies.

That's not an impressive distinction.

in fact, they're almost comparable to some actual classical operas.

That is, if only it were true.

I've seen Madama Butterfly from the 2nd row, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and some of the tracks from FFVIII are every bit as stirring and involving. Nobuo Uematsu is a ridiculously good composer.

If that's what you got from the two experiences then I won't argue :)
 
I get the impression you are automatically dismissing this as it is associated with a game magnolia. You have given your opinion, how relevant this is I do not know.

That's just an observation, I do not want to have a conversation with you about it.
 
[FnG]magnolia;20480018 said:
If that's what you got from the two experiences then I won't argue :)

Well, I and many others certainly feel this to be the case. Considering that the Royal Philharmonic will also be performing this event, It would appear that they at least consider it worthy of their time. :)
 
i've never really understood the point of view that magnolia has given. music is music, regardless of the purpose it was written for. it's not like they will be playing .midi files in the albert hall. i've got my tickets and i'm quite excited.
 
It was an awesome night. Still can't quite believe I met Nobuo Uematsu. ^_^

Was an absolutely brilliant concert. Hearing the music performed live by an orchestra just takes the music to another level. Was a great night :)

Gratz on meeting him, I couldn't quite stretch to the VIP tickets!
 
Just because it's the only time I'll ever be able to show this around without looking like I'm obviously trying to get attention:

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:D:D:D:D

I also got the programme signed and I'll be hopefully getting it a protective cover and using my spare copy for display in my collection. /geek /foreveralone

They were really friendly too, although all I could really manage was 'Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou." Lol.
 
It's great to see orchestras trying to reach the masses with alternative genres of music. There has been film music ones too recently which proved to be quite popular. Orchestras have been facing big cuts recently and many have gone bust. Please keep supporting them by going to these events if they interest you.
 
I was there, it was a good night. Didn't have VIP tickets unfortunately as I waited too long but I certainly will do next time.




They opened with that and closed with One Winged Angel :D

We won't mention the organist. :mad:

And some of the arrangements were a little too...speedy. Memoro de la Stono, for example, part of what makes it such an epic tune is the slow, steady build up to Distant Worlds.

And they missed out a verse on Eyes on Me. Otherwise it was brilliant.
 
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