Video Games Live

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

And it also looks like our good friend Chris Huelsbeck is also doing a symphonic show in Cologne a few days after ours! I'm totally going to stick around for that!! Can't wait to check it out. Looks like it's going to be a GREAT week for game music in Germany!!

Yeah, I plan to be there. Tickets are available yet! Your last sentence you can say again. For years here's nothing and then two events in one week! Wow!

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We're also currently planning 4 other major cities in Germany.

Good to know! :3

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We haven't thought about our the setlist for our Leipzig show just yet because throughout the year we'll be adding to our setlist and don't want to sell ourselves short by deciding on the exact show right now. However!! I can tell you that this will be a VERY special show for us considering the convention and the venue/promotor and we'll be "pulling out all the stops" (as they say) to ensure that the material and special guests involved will be unique and special. Just like we did with Miyamoto & Koji Kondo in San Fran earlier this year or with Akira (Silent Hill), Yuichi Asami (DDR) and IGA (Castlevania) at the EForAll game convention in LA.

*thumbs up*

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Check out some of the special guests we had at some of our game convention shows this year:

San Fran (GDC 2007): Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com

LA (EForAll 2007): Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com

London (London Games Festival 2007): Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com

Amazing listings. Never read them before. And man, on every show were Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall. Incredible!

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Also important to note... as big and prestigious as all of our meet & greets have always been... we have never once (and never will) charge extra or a premium for people to take part in meeting our special guests. If you attend the show... you can certainly attend the meet & greet afterwards.

A meet & greet with that amount of special guests is really unique. It seems I should purchase a special book for all the autographs.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I'm disappointed that the Sixth Symphonic Game Music Concert will be replaced by a Video Games Live show.

Not to sound rude or anything, I appreciate the work you're doing, Tommy.
But it's just that I totally loved the atmosphere the Gewandhaus conveyed. The dim light, the cross between modern and classic architecture, the perfect acoustics, a more than professional orchestra (in addition to the professional solo-performers) - all that made these wonderful experiences for me and I absolutely object to the idea of these concert series being changed to a big stadium event.

...is a definite downgrade for me.

This evening should be about video game music, and video game music only. The moderator giving newsflashs about football results was slightly annoying last year, but destroying the whole concert by including fancy light effects, showing cutscenes and hundreds of people yelling and laughing in the midst of an orchestra performance is too much for me to handle.

This announcement really gave me a heartache. GC in Concert used to be the year's highlight for me. I know a lot of people have a different opinion than I do, but should this really be like the other VGL shows and not take place in the Gewandhaus, I will not attend the event and am saddened that the Symphonic Game Music Concert series by Thomas Böcker is dead.


An unrelated note: It seems to me like 7000 seats are far too much for such an event. The tickets of last year's concert were cheaper than this year's and still only little more than half of the seats in the Gewandhaus - approximately 1000 - were taken. The 2006 concert was sold out but back then, tickets only cost ~€15.

FELIPE NO

Prime Blue, I'm absolutely sure that Thomas Böcker is one of the heads behind Symphonic Shades - Hülsbeck in Concert. This project is his alternative to the GC concerts I guess.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

Could someone point me to some of their favorite SotC tunes? I need to order the soundtrack... going to do that now... what are some of the more popular tunes?

Some of my personal favorites are: Revived Power, In Awe of the Power, Counterattack and Swift Horse. I think a battle medley would fit perfect at a concert. I have heard Revived Power live at a concert in Sweden and it was one of those moments I won't forget.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Prime Blue

I'm disappointed that the Sixth Symphonic Game Music Concert will be replaced by a Video Games Live show.

Not to sound rude or anything, I appreciate the work you're doing, Tommy.
But it's just that I totally loved the atmosphere the Gewandhaus conveyed. The dim light, the cross between modern and classic architecture, the perfect acoustics, a more than professional orchestra (in addition to the professional solo-performers) - all that made these wonderful experiences for me and I absolutely object to the idea of these concert series being changed to a big stadium event.

...is a definite downgrade for me.

This evening should be about video game music, and video game music only. The moderator giving newsflashs about football results was slightly annoying last year, but destroying the whole concert by including fancy light effects, showing cutscenes and hundreds of people yelling and laughing in the midst of an orchestra performance is too much for me to handle.

This announcement really gave me a heartache. GC in Concert used to be the year's highlight for me. I know a lot of people have a different opinion than I do, but should this really be like the other VGL shows and not take place in the Gewandhaus, I will not attend the event and am saddened that the Symphonic Game Music Concert series by Thomas Böcker is dead.


An unrelated note: It seems to me like 7000 seats are far too much for such an event. The tickets of last year's concert were cheaper than this year's and still only little more than half of the seats in the Gewandhaus - approximately 1000 - were taken. The 2006 concert was sold out but back then, tickets only cost ~€15.

Yo Prime Blue,

Just a couple of quick comments...

I don't think anyone has said or suggested that Thomas Boeckers' Symphonic Game Music Concert is dead by any means. I certainly hope not. Thomas' show was a trailblazing experience for all of Europe and he was one of the first to prove to the rest of the world that game concerts could most certainly survive outside of Japan.

As Hamu-Sumo suggested... I believe the Huelsbeck concert is being produced by him.

Quite frankly, there was even some talk this year at one point about having one show at the beginning/launch of Games Convention 2007 and the other one at the end. Thomas and I spoke about this over e-mail but I think we both felt that it may be a little too confusing to have two shows at the same exact convention... maybe in the future this would work when both shows are a little more established? That may be cool.

I certainly hope we get the opportunity to help promote the Huelsbeck concert at our show and to our fans/mailing lists, etc. And hopefully they would be interested in doing the same for us.

I'm sorry that you feel the way you do about VGL without ever having experienced it for yourself. I think you may be selling the overall experience a little short and hopefully by the time the concert rolls around and we've made all of our special announcements that you'll want to come and check it out.

btw... have you ever seen the VOICES concert that Uematsu put on in Japan (with Arnie Roth conducting). I have the DVD and they use lots of amazing lighting, video, special effects, etc. I (like Uematsu) believe that these visuals really help to enhance the concert experience and widen the audience for game music for people who may have normally never have come to listen.

I understand your preference for wanting something different and I would certainly never try to convince you otherwise. I have always said that the great thing about multiple concerts being out there is that there are multiple ways that game music is being presented. I think that's wonderful for our industry and shows how far game music and the industry has become.

We don't believe 7,000 seats are far too much if it is marketed properly (and not just to hardcore game music fans). We have had at least 5 or 6 shows where we have done in the vincinity of 5,000 - 10,000+. The energy and excitement level from the crowd is pretty electric at some of those shows. I'm sure it will be quite a challenge to try and fill every seat during the very first time entering into a new area for us. But I believe it helps to send a certain message that game music is growing and becoming bigger... just like having it at a very fancy and high-class venue sends certain positive messages as well. We do both all the time. I believe by not having it at the same exact venue as Thomas' concert will help to further differentiate each of the shows... which I believe is good for both shows! Maybe we'll end up only selling 1,000 tickets. We would still consider that a success considering this would be our first time in Germany. It takes a lot of time, energy and money in new markets to start to build a fan base. Germany will be no different.

Thanks for your honest comments. I totally respect your point of view and hope you may reconsider giving Video Games Live a chance.



Tommy

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

I don't think anyone has said or suggested that Thomas Boeckers' Symphonic Game Music Concert is dead by any means.

There were some rumours about Thomas planning a break after the fifth concert. I read it at G wie Gorilla. Regarding the recent events, the information seems legit - at least in some respect.

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

Quite frankly, there was even some talk this year at one point about having one show at the beginning/launch of Games Convention 2007 and the other one at the end. Thomas and I spoke about this over e-mail but I think we both felt that it may be a little too confusing to have two shows at the same exact convention... maybe in the future this would work when both shows are a little more established? That may be cool.

Personally I'd prefer two separate shows in two different seasons. The traditional Symphonic Game Music Concert at the Gewandhaus still in August, at the beginning of the GC Games Convention, and an additional Video Games Live performance in spring or winter.
You're right, two concerts at the same event is probably too confusing and will cause unneeded rivalry between the two concerts, as a lot of people don't have the chance to stay in Leipzig for the whole GC timeframe (because of work or monitary reasons, hotels costs and all) and to afford both concerts. Just my two cents.

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

I'm sorry that you feel the way you do about VGL without ever having experienced it for yourself. I think you may be selling the overall experience a little short and hopefully by the time the concert rolls around and we've made all of our special announcements that you'll want to come and check it out.

I know that my comments seem a little overcritical given that I never attended one of the VGL concerts. As of now, my opinion is mainly based upon the tons of videos I've seen of the performances. A lot of them seemed like recordings from a big pop concert, with people going rampant and screaming while the orchestra is playing because of a specific cutscene on the screen. The people's excited reaction to it is my biggest worry. It's like someone talking in the cinema while you're enjoying the film.

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

btw... have you ever seen the VOICES concert that Uematsu put on in Japan (with Arnie Roth conducting). I have the DVD and they use lots of amazing lighting, video, special effects, etc. I (like Uematsu) believe that these visuals really help to enhance the concert experience and widen the audience for game music for people who may have normally never have come to listen.

It's really just a matter of personal preference, I guess. If done effectively, it can enhance the experience - and VOICES is a pretty good example for that, I agree.
I don't like it when the lightning goes all flash-flash-flashy-flash, I like it dim.

Anyways, thanks for addressing my concerns.

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I got my tickets for Montreal!

At last I will get to see this amazing show. Thanks Tommy to you and all your team for making all of this possible. It's a rare occasion for me to go see this kind of event near my town.

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

Ottawa! Ottawa! Ottawa! Ottawa!

You said Tommy it was a possibility for 2007 but now we're in 2008! Any luck with finding the time and venue for all of us here yet? Thanks!

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Mithrandir

I got my tickets for Montreal!

At last I will get to see this amazing show. Thanks Tommy to you and all your team for making all of this possible. It's a rare occasion for me to go see this kind of event near my town.

Cool! Cant wait for you to see the show! I'll see ya in Feb!

Make sure to come up and say hi at the meet & greet and tell me you're from Gamingforce.


Tommy




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Originally Posted by The GreyFox

Ottawa! Ottawa! Ottawa! Ottawa!

You said Tommy it was a possibility for 2007 but now we're in 2008! Any luck with finding the time and venue for all of us here yet? Thanks!

Nothing official right now but I can tell you that we're currently speaking to people in both Ottawa and Winnipeg because they were the two most requested cities in Canada that we have yet to perform in.

We'll be getting there in 2008 for sure. Just don't know the exact dates yet.

Please make sure to sign up to our mailing list on the front page of our website (www.videogameslive.com) so you'll receive all the latest info and special offers before anyone.

thanks.


Tommy

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

Cool! Cant wait for you to see the show! I'll see ya in Feb!

Make sure to come up and say hi at the meet & greet and tell me you're from Gamingforce.


Tommy

There's a meet and greet? Is it an extra or can anyone with tickets come up and say hi. Just another gamingforce guy wanting to offer thanks for the show

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Turbo

There's a meet and greet? Is it an extra or can anyone with tickets come up and say hi. Just another gamingforce guy wanting to offer thanks for the show

All of our meet & greets are free and open to any ticket holder after the show.

See ya there!


Tommy

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Tommy,

Just checked out your planned shows for this year and am very pleased to see one relatively close (Birmingham, AL on October 9th). I'll definitely try and make it it down there to see you guys perform.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Synthesis

Tommy,

Just checked out your planned shows for this year and am very pleased to see one relatively close (Birmingham, AL on October 9th). I'll definitely try and make it it down there to see you guys perform.

Cool! Yeah... that one was a bit of a surprise when they contacted us. We're actually going to have a very special guest at that show as well because his family is from that area.

More details coming within the next few months.

T.T.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I'd LOVE to see a show in Ottawa or Toronto sometime this year. I'm a little too far to make it to the show in Montreal, otherwise I'd probably go to that one, but hopefully you'll announce something good soon. :D

Also, I'm pleased to see that you guys are releasing a CD soon. I'll probably order that, cause it looks awesome!

[edit] I just realized that there's already a show scheduled in Toronto... but being only a month away, there's probably no way I could make arrangements to get there or anything. Damn. Here's to hoping for another Toronto show later in the year!

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

Originally Posted by Tommy Tallarico

All of our meet & greets are free and open to any ticket holder after the show.

See ya there!


Tommy

Super! Now I have to wonder how long it'll take to get down from the balcony >.<

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

Tommy,

Invite me as your special guest soloist. I want to be part of the show,

DOOOO EEEEET!!!

=D

Off to Japan tomoz, have a concert with Kow Otani on Friday, catch ya later mang

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Sousuke

I'd LOVE to see a show in Ottawa or Toronto sometime this year. I'm a little too far to make it to the show in Montreal, otherwise I'd probably go to that one, but hopefully you'll announce something good soon.

Also, I'm pleased to see that you guys are releasing a CD soon. I'll probably order that, cause it looks awesome!

[edit] I just realized that there's already a show scheduled in Toronto... but being only a month away, there's probably no way I could make arrangements to get there or anything. Damn. Here's to hoping for another Toronto show later in the year!

We probably won't be going to Toronto again this year, but maybe in 2009. There is a possibility that we may be coming to Ottawa in 2008. Please feel free to sign up to our mailing list to get all the info and special offers before anyone.

Thanks,


Tommy




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Originally Posted by Turbo

Super! Now I have to wonder how long it'll take to get down from the balcony >.<

RUN LIKE HELL!!!




Tommy






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Originally Posted by -=SeRaPH=-

Tommy,

Invite me as your special guest soloist. I want to be part of the show,

DOOOO EEEEET!!!

=D

Off to Japan tomoz, have a concert with Kow Otani on Friday, catch ya later mang

I know!! One of these days THIS WILL HAPPEN!!

Have a great time in Japan! Let us know how it goes.


Tommy










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For anyone interested...

Electronic Musician Magazine did a nice article/interview with me this month and it's also available online. Talks a lot about game audio so I thought that some people here may find some of the things interesting.

Production Values: Games People Play | Tommy Tallarico - An interview with Tommy Tallarico



Thanks,


Tommy

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Hi Everyone,

We just put out this press release today. Thought some of you might be interested.

Sorry about the screwy formatting. Didn't translate to the forum well. Here's the better version:
Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com

Thanks,


Tommy

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VIDEO GAMES LIVE ANNOUNCES 40 SHOWS FOR 2008 WITH MORE ON THE WAY!

Countries Include Taiwan, Brazil, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Mexico, China, U.S., Canada & MORE

Special Performances to Take Place During Game Developers Conference, San Diego Comic-Con, Leipzig Games Convention, Broadway in New York City and a 7,000 Seat Bullring in Mexico!


LOS ANGELES, CA – Having already performed to sold out audiences around the world since 2005, the most successful video game concert in the world – Video Games Live will continue its ground-breaking tour in 2008 with the announcement of 40 performances across the globe. Video Games Live is produced and created by veteran video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall. It features music from the most popular video games performed by top orchestras and choirs, combining exclusive video footage and music arrangements along with synchronized state-of-the-art lighting, solo performers, special fx, stage show production, electronic percussion, unique on-stage interactive segments with the audience and a pre-show festival.

Video Games Live is best described as utilizing the power & emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the energy and excitement of a rock concert combined with the cutting edge visuals, technology, interactivity and fun that video games provide. Video Games Live is not just a concert, but a celebration of the entire video game industry that people of all ages adore.

The highest and most prestigious level of symphony and venue quality continues with the announcement of some of the world’s most renowned orchestras and local theatres, halls, auditoriums and arenas. To further attract the biggest audience possible, Video Games Live also partners with pop-culture’s most important conferences and conventions.


SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS:


Orlando, FL
January 24, 2008
Hard Rock Live
Otronicon

St. Louis, MO
January 26, 2008
Fox Theater

Montreal, QC
February 7, 2008
St. Denis Theatre

Montreal, QC
February 8, 2008
St. Denis Theatre

Toronto, ON
February 9, 2008
Massey Hall

FT. Wayne, IN
February 15, 2008
Embassy Theatre
Ft. Wayne Phil

Edmonton, AB
February 17, 2008
Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

San Francisco, CA
February 22, 2008
Nob Hill Masonic Center
GDC

Milwaukee, WI
March 1, 2008
Riverside Theater
Milwaukee Symphony

Phoenix, AZ
March 7, 2008
Maricopa Center
Phoenix Symphony

Mexicali, Mexico
March 15, 2008
Plaza Calafia Bullring

Ogden, UT
March 27, 2008
Browning Arts Center
Utah Symphony

Salt Lake City, UT
March 28, 2008
Abravanel Hall
Utah Symphony

Salt Lake City, UT
March 29, 2008
Abravanel Hall
Utah Symphony

New York City, NY
April 26, 2008
Beacon Theatre
MSG Entertainment

Las Vegas, NV
June 14, 2008
Henderson Pavilion
Las Vegas Phil.

Austin, TX
July 11, 2008
Long Center
Austin Symphony

Austin, TX
July 12, 2008
Long Center
Austin Symphony

Louisville, KY
July 18, 2008
Kentucky Center for Arts
Louisville Orchestra

San Diego, CA
July 24, 2008
Embarcadero Marina Park
San Diego Symphony

Taipei, Taiwan
August 9, 2008
Pan-Chiao Stadium

Taipei, Taiwan
August 10, 2008
Pan-Chiao Stadium

Leipzig, Germany
August 20, 2008
ARENA Leipzig
Games Convention

Birmingham, AL
October 9, 2008
Jefferson Conv. Complex
Alabama Symphony

Vancouver, BC
October 29, 2008
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver Symphony

Carnival Cruise Ship
November 14, 2008
Normandy Lounge
NAVIGaTR Cruise

Seattle, WA
January 24, 2009
Paramount Theatre


Exact dates and venues for the following cities are to be announced (TBA) shortly:

Anaheim, CA
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Brazil (multiple cities)
Dallas, TX
Glasgow, Scotland
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Los Angeles, CA
Milan, Italy
Paris, France
Shanghai, China
Winnipeg, MB

All past, current and future tour dates and ticket information can be found at: www.videogameslive.com/dates



“Our goal of building Video Games Live as a worldwide brand has become a reality,” said Marc Geiger, Senior Executive Vice-President of Touring for the William-Morris Agency. “Tommy & Jack have created a very special and unique event experience that is not only a hit with gamers but also speaks to a general mainstream global audience as well.”



About Video Games Live™ (www.videogameslive.com)
Created by two industry leading video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, Video Games Live (produced under their company Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC) is the front runner in the field of live game music performance. Video Games Live is an immersive concert event celebrating music from the biggest video games of all time. The debut performance launched on July 6th, 2005 at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic with over 11,000 people in attendance making it the largest video game concert in the world.

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FELIPE NO

Alright. The man himself asked for it, and so I shall report. Here comes my review of Video Games Live, when they were here for two days this month. (7th, and 8th)


It started with a nice medley of all your classic games. From Pong, to frogger, joust, galaga, centipede and even dig-dug. All played in tune to the big projection screen showing footage from each game. Fast Forward.. Solid Snake surprises us by introducing Tommy. Tommy comes out, talks a little about VGL, the 'world''s thoughts on game music in general and how it's now starting to be noticed and considered as real music; not just 'bleeps and bloops from a game'. Onwards, Metal Gear Solid theme, your good 'ol Mario, Zelda, and even sonic had their music played. Civilization, WoW, Starcraft 2, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy (was there any doubt?) Beyond Good and Evil (as a tribute to our local Ubi-Soft devs) Graet preformance, great selection (except for no castlevania )

In between a couple of songs, contests were held. The first being one guy was picked to play Galaga and beat the first stage in two minutes. Sounds easy ne? Not so, when as you were on stage, you had to run left and right to control the ship. You were being tracked. Hilarity. He couldn't get it. What was funnier was the player was french and had to use a translator to talk to Tommy.

Contest two, was a game of frogger between two randomly selected people. Highest score wins in 2 mins. (Frederic and Frederic. What were the chances of that :P) Frederic won, got a nice prize. The looser got frogger.

Intermission. (which in itself was great. I finally found a use for pictochat. So many DS's)

Act 2. More music. Tommy brought out Michael Salvatori (Halo music composer) and he spoke about how lots of people thought that the chanting you hear in the main theme were monks.. Wrong. It was M.Salvatori himself, along with a few other street performers. Halo music was played. (Didn't know Tommy played Guitar. That was rad!) Fast Forward some more.

Special Guest was introduced. The Video Game Pianist He played a really kick-ass Medley from Final Fantasy. Then graced us with some blindfolded mario.

2 hours later.. Best part.
Tommy: "So, usually when it comes time for the last song, in a normal concert, people would pull out their lighters and wave them around. But we're all gamers here. Lets see those DS's and PSP's! If they boot up quick enough!"

All those backlights sure lit up the theater. It was pretty neat. End song was of course One Winged Angel. More guitar playing by Tommy. And with that, the show ended.

Afterwards, the meet and greet. Bought a T-shirt. Got it signed by M.Salvatori, Leung, and Tommy. Heh, told him I was from here. He remembered me. We spoke for a bit, snapped a picture (Which is crazy lol. my expression is priceless) and then I left.

What a crazy fun night that was. It surpassed my expectations a hundred fold, and I do urge anyone that gets the chance to go, to go. Don't wait for the last moment to get tickets. Get them ASAP. It'll surely be a night you'll remember for a long time. (And say you're from GFF too :P)



What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Turbo

What was funnier was the player was french and had to use a translator to talk to Tommy.

And even funnier than this -> his fly was open!

It was indeed a great evening. I especially loved the "Civilization IV" segment (Baba Yetu is so good!), while the one I enjoyed less is "Kingdom Hearts" (never got into the hype around the game or the music).

Michael Salvatori's presence was a surprise! During the meet & greet, it was also interesting that Michael McCann was present, being one of the few local game composers.

Great show, although I wasn't as thrilled as I could have been, yet this is because I'm not so much of a "mainstream" VGM fan as are most people who attended this event. But hey, it has to start somewhere and I understand that to make something like this viable and enjoyable for the mass, you have to aim for what most people are familiar with. Still was a pleasant evening, and being able to meet in person and exchange with a few game composers was a unique experience. I wanted to discuss more than I did with them, but sadly, my spoken English is not ultra fluid. Additionally, getting Tommy to sign my copy of his first greatest hits album (from 1994) and say "Where did you get this? Look at that, Martin (while he pointed at his 'Beverly Hills 90210' look inside the booklet), was pretty funny!

How ya doing, buddy?

Wait. Dude.

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additionally, getting Tommy to sign my copy of his first greatest hits album (from 1994) and say "Where did you get this? Look at that, Martin (while he pointed at his 'Beverly Hills 90210' look inside the booklet), was pretty funny!

That was you? >.> If so, then I was the one right beside you. Next in line.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Wow, cool! Many chances are that it was me since I don't believe many people had that album with them that night (from Tommy's reaction and the fact it was not for sale at the souvenir table). Wore a blue coat and was not among the first people in the line.

Too bad we didn't know before; we could have chatted a bit while waiting...

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

Yeah. He opened the cd case. Pulled out like 3 books. one advent rising, one other one. and poked martin to look at his crazy looks back then. saying that it was his first album, and *the first* Video game music album ever. haha, it was you. That's awesome. You should've said you were from GFF too. He wanted us to.

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

I'd be interested in coming to check this out if VGL comes to Philly this year. (I see it on the list of places for 2008, but everything else about it is still TBA.)

I've been skimming through so maybe you have an answer for this already and I just don't know it, Tommy: seeing as how Zelda music has been featured, has any consideration been given for having a go at Star Fox music? The original has some wonderful stuff, and the more recent Star Fox Assault has some fantastic orchestrations of tunes originating in Star Fox 64, along with some beautiful new tracks of its own (like those that play of the game's cinematics, particularly toward the end of this one or this one).

And....stupid(?) question, but does VGL sell CD and/or DVD albums of their performances, or does that involve more licensing red tape?

I was speaking idiomatically.

I actually can't wait to attend this. My brother got me tickets so we can go see this for my birthday in NYC.

How ya doing, buddy?