Video Games Go Live

Video game music gets the Hollywood treatment at a spectular concert event



This year's Video Games Live show was held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 21. Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music and video from the most popular video games of all time. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, conducted by Jack Wall, performed the music while host Tommy Tallarico guided the audience through the presentation of exclusive video footage, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic drummer Irwin, live action and unique interactive segments of the show. Special guests included Steve Vai and composers Marty O'Donnell of Halo fame and Jason Hayes from the World of Warcraft series.

Music performed included works created for the following games: Mario, Zelda, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft, Myst, Final Fantasy, God of War, Kingdom Hearts, Medal of Honor, Sonic, Tron, Advent Rising and a special retro classic arcade medley featuring over 20 games from Pong to Donkey Kong including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Tetris, Frogger, Gauntlet, Space Invaders and Outrun.