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Movie Night on a Saturday - 15th March 2014

Composer Howard Goodall dips into the realm of video game music, exploring its grand symphonic compositions.

Movie night on Saturday - 15th March 2014
Movie night on Saturday - 15th March 2014

Movie Night on a Saturday - 15th March 2014

Nobuo Uematsu, often hailed as the 'Beethoven of video game music', is set to grace the Royal Albert Hall in London this November. Known for his 28-year career spanning over 60 titles in the video game industry, Uematsu's music has been a staple in the gaming world, particularly from the genre of symphonic scores.

The concert, which will last for two hours, will showcase music from various genres, given the diversity of games mentioned. Fans can expect to hear music from popular titles such as Final Fantasy, Bioshock Infinite, Halo, and Super Mario.

Uematsu's music from Final Fantasy has been a subject of controversy to some, but has also reached great heights. In 2013, one of his works reached No.3 in the website Hall of Fame.

The show at the Royal Albert Hall is not solely focused on Uematsu's music. Instead, it aims to celebrate composers of video game music, broadening its scope to include music from multiple games. The concert will feature a variety of scores that enhance the gaming experience, a topic that will be discussed in the program by Howard Goodall, featuring composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Koji Kondo, and covering games such as Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda.

Howard will host the concert, which sold out in less than three hours, indicating the high demand for Uematsu's music. The concert is intended for both committed gamers and technophobes, making it an event suitable for all music lovers.

Uematsu tours the world to give concerts of his music, and this show in the UK is no exception. For those who have yet to secure their tickets, it's a concert not to be missed, promising an evening of memorable music from the world of video games. The concert will indeed be a celebration of the power of music in gaming, and a testament to Uematsu's enduring influence in the industry.

The concert will not include any advertisements, ensuring a pure and uninterrupted musical experience for all attendees. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the symphonic world of video game music at the Royal Albert Hall this November.

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