{"id":256,"date":"2010-07-13T23:44:40","date_gmt":"2010-07-14T06:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paulgalenetwork.com\/home\/?p=256"},"modified":"2010-09-04T16:46:27","modified_gmt":"2010-09-04T23:46:27","slug":"video-games-live-on-pbs-this-july-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/paulgalenetwork.com\/home\/2010\/07\/13\/video-games-live-on-pbs-this-july-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Games Live on PBS this July-August."},"content":{"rendered":"

Today I got a press release from PBS<\/a> and Video Games Live and it’s a pretty good one. Throughout this July and August, you’ll be able to watch VGL on PBS. I personally have gone to this event twice and would gladly go again. My friend <\/a>Tommy Tallarico<\/a> runs an excellent show, so I definitely encourage you to watch this special and eventually, if Video Games Live visits your state, go in person. You’ll love it. Here’s the press release below.<\/p>\n

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VIDEO GAMES LIVE\u2122
\nJuly-August 2010 (check local listings)<\/p>\n

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\nCheck out VideoGamesLive.com<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Special Features Music from Mario\u2122, Zelda\u2122, Sonic\u2122, Halo\u00ae, Warcraft\u00ae, Chrono Cross\u00ae, Castlevania\u00ae, Guitar Hero\u00ae, God of War\u2122 and Final Fantasy\u00ae as Performed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra \u2014<\/p>\n

In VIDEO GAMES LIVE, a new PBS special, the world\u2019s most beloved video game franchises come together to celebrate gaming culture and the incredible music surrounding it. An immersive event featuring the best game music performed by top-notch musicians and choirs combined with synchronized lighting, video, live action and audience interactivity, this performance was taped at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The lineup consists of never-before-televised live musical performances from the Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Halo, Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Civilization, Chrono Cross, StarCraft and Guitar Hero franchises, including a musical journey through classic gaming. VIDEO GAMES LIVE is part of special programming airing in July-August 2010 (check local listings) on PBS stations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are introducing a whole new generation to the music of a symphony orchestra,\u201d said veteran video game composer and VIDEO GAMES LIVE CEO\/executive producer and host Tommy Tallarico. \u201cNever before in history have kids been dragging their parents to watch a symphony.\u201d<\/p>\n

The VIDEO GAMES LIVE CD and DVD\/Blu-Ray release will coincide with the nationally televised special and will be available in North America exclusively through PBS until November 1, 2010. The CD features 16 musical performances, and the DVD\/Blu-Ray includes more than three hours of bonus material, including additional and extended music segments, composer and game developer interviews, exclusive game trailers, \u201cmaking the game\u201d documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage and composer commentary.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m hoping that this project will have a positive impact on the perception of video games by the non-gaming world,\u201d said Tallarico. \u201cWe created VIDEO GAMES LIVE over eight years ago to prove to the world how culturally significant and artistic video games have become. The goal was to create a show for everyone whether they play games or not. The fact that all of the game publishers have come on board with this project to help our mission says a lot about the future of gaming and how much they believe in VIDEO GAMES LIVE.\u201d<\/p>\n

Filmed in New Orleans this past April in high definition with 5.1 audio surround sound, the concert features the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by VGL\u2019s co-founder, Jack Wall; a 34-person chorus; a number of soloists including pianist Martin Leung, flautist Laura Intravia and singers Vangie Gunn, Kendrew Heriveaux, Ron Ragin and Cindy Shapiro; plus a rock band featuring Tallarico on guitar; and a full complement of state-of-the-art lighting, lasers and special effects.<\/p>\n

There are also interview bites with actress and video game fan Jamie Lee Curtis and video game composers including Tallarico, Jack Wall, Russell Brower, Christopher Tin and Gerard Marino.<\/p>\n

The video game music performed includes:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Super Mario Bros.\u2122
\n\u2022 The Legend of Zelda\u2122
\n\u2022 Sonic the Hedgehog\u2122
\n\u2022 World of Warcraft\u00ae
\n\u2022 StarCraft\u00ae II
\n\u2022 Halo\u00ae
\n\u2022 Final Fantasy\u00ae
\n\u2022 Chrono Cross\u00ae
\n\u2022 Castlevania\u00ae
\n\u2022 God of War\u2122
\n\u2022 Civilization IV\u00ae
\n\u2022 Classic Arcade Medley
\n\u2022 Guitar Hero\u00ae: Aerosmith<\/p>\n

PBS special programming invites viewers to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; hear diverse viewpoints; and take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. Viewer contributions are an important source of funding, making PBS programs possible. PBS and public television stations offer all Americans from every walk of life the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content.<\/p>\n

Underwriters: Public Television Viewers and PBS
\nProducers: Tommy Tallarico\/Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC in association with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
\nExecutive producer: Jeff Rowland
\nDirector: Allen Newman
\nProgram Producer: Tom Case
\nFormat: CC 5.1 Surround Sound HD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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