[News] Symphonic Fantasies Concert to Celebrate Music of Square Enix

On September 12, 2009, the concert Symphonic Fantasies will occur at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne, Germany. In an exclusive interview, producer Thomas Boecker has confirmed that the concert will be dedicated to various popular series designed by Square Enix. He also gives other new information about the concert, such as details of the arrangements, performances, and guests. Read more here. There's lots more to be announced about the concert so keep checking the site for more updates.

I'm really excited about this concert. Symphonic Shades was a fantastic production in all respects -- arrangements, performances, and more -- but Symphonic Fantasies sounds like it'll be even better. I'm a big fan of Jonne Valtonen's work and will be really looking forward to hearing his new arrangements of Final Fantasy, Mana, etc. classics. I'm looking forward to attending in September!

What do you think? Are you planning to attend?

How ya doing, buddy?

Everything I know is actually said in the interview. There's a lot of mystery still surrounding the concert. I'm not sure whether the track listings are privately finalised, but the WDR website says there'll be music from Final Fantasy, Secret of Mana, Kingdom Hearts, and Chrono Trigger, maybe more? I've got a feeling most of the items will be pre-PS2 games.

I'm sorting out tickets now since things are bound to sell out given the cheap prices. Amazingly, Don of SEMO seems to be coming as well all the way from America!

Also, this says my thoughts in a better way than I ever could:

Originally Posted by Prime Blue

But in any case, the concert will be a dream come true: The quality from Symphonic Shades and the other Symphonic Game Music Concerts, but exclusively dedicated to the music I grew up with, newly arranged by a highly talented musician. I couldn't imagine anything better.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I'm pretty sure they don't intend to release the full program until at the concert. I think that'll make the concert more about the musical experience and less about the program. Either way, totally agree with what Prime Blue said: "If somehow, one way or another, you can attend, then do it. It will be an experience you'll never ever forget."

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

SEMO should be making an announcement about the composers mid-July, though I'm not sure about the titles. I think there might be an element of surprise on the night but could be wrong.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Second special guest revealed.

I look forward to probably seeing some of you at the concerts!

How ya doing, buddy?

Next composer might be a surprise. Kikuta not Uematsu, although I'm personally very happy. And besides, who knows what surprises might be lined up on the night?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Surprise! Mr. Uematsu completes the set:

Square Enix Music Online :: Video Game Music News

I'm so glad four composers are attending rather than three like originally announced!

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