Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy Comes To Symphony Hall
See Full ImageEpic. Rousing. Heartfelt. Beautiful. Classy. Moving. Memorable. These are just a few of the many positive adjectives used to describe the music in the esteemed Final Fantasy franchise.
And if you're a fan of such stellar orchestral productions and you're in the Boston area, you should consider attending the "Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy" concert on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Symphony Hall. Presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions, this stirring show will be conducted by Grammy Award-winning artist Arnie Roth, accompanied by Boston's Video Game Orchestra (VGO) and Choir Força. Final Fantasy composer Masashi Hamauzu will also be on hand.
Tickets range between $43.50 and $76.00 (special VIP tickets go for $126.00), and they can be purchased at the Symphony Hall box office at 301 Massachusetts Avenue, online at BSO.org, or by calling 1-888-266-1200. If you plan on bringing a group of avid fans and want to get 10 or more tickets at a special discounted rate, call 1-800-545-7807.
You will catch quite the show. Over 100 musicians will tackle famous composer Nobuo Uematsu's music, which Time Magazine has honored by saying it imbues the Final Fantasy titles with "grandeur and depth, much the way John Williams' score helped propel Star Wars into hyperspace." Said Music Director and Executive Producer Arnie Roth:
"While originally composed to set the tone for the Final Fantasy games, Uematsu's music is as emotionally compelling and sophisticated as the work of any composer working today. The breadth of his work is astounding, encompassing traditional orchestral and operatic work to pop-inspired ballads. To witness the overwhelming reaction of audiences - and even veteran musicians - to this music is a genuine thrill."
Being a lifelong fan of the series, I know full well the music is crucial. It's one of the biggest reasons why I've loved these games, and I imagine most of the long-time followers feel the same way.
Tags: final fantasy, final fantasy music, boston video game orchestra
2/29/2012 12:07:48 PM Ben Dutka
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SolidFantasy
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 12:59:13 PM
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Nas Is Like
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 8:46:23 PM
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Underdog15
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 9:38:28 AM
yup. Unless you include things like victory fanfare or chocobo songs... but those are from all FF's.
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ZenChichiri
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 6:12:12 PM
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Underdog15
Friday, March 02, 2012 @ 9:37:26 AM
But I think he's been pretty diverse in his writing.
Heck, listen to the battle music in FFVIII. It's written in 10/8 time. Not that that's particularly difficult, but it does separate itself from video game's apparent fixation on cut or 4/4 time. Blue Fields (the world map music in VIII) isn't in a typical time either. I can't figure out what values are per beat, but it's definitely got 6 beats per measure. It sounds like 6/4 or 6/2 to me. I almost want to say 3/2, but there is far too much emphasis on 6 separate beats to write it that way.
Compare that kind of writing in FFVII, and I don't see how it's similar at all beyond his style. Heck, he wrote the world map music in FFVII with 3 movements!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 1:10:38 PM
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Highlander
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 3:15:43 PM
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Highlander
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Arvis
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 4:23:22 PM
*he asked, innocently*
-Arvis
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Highlander
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 4:50:05 PM
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Oyashiro
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SolidFantasy
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 12:48:14 AM
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Highlander
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 9:37:30 AM
Oh, now that's a headline I wouldn't mind seeing.
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Oyashiro
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 4:53:59 PM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 5:41:20 PM
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I saw this in Toronto a little over a year ago. The experience is always slightly different in each location as it's never the same orchestra nor the same singers.
Nobuo was at the one I attended. He was in the audience, but ran up on stage during the Sephiroth "One Winged Angel" song and joined the choir. LOL! Was kind of funny because the choir is so well dressed, and Nobuo is always wearing a bandana. lol
Anyways, I highly recommend this concert for any FF fan. Always interesting people that go to these too. They provided food you could order. lol I ordered "Sphere Grid Pizza" in Toronto.
Just a whole lot of fun for those that get nostalgic about FF.
Arnie Roth is a Grammy Award winning conductor, so you can't go wrong with him leading the charge, either.
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gunblademaster
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 11:18:58 PM
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ZenChichiri
Thursday, March 01, 2012 @ 6:16:10 PM
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I have to say, seeing the Opera from FFVI was like a dream come true. I always imagined how that would play out in a live performance, even while young, so it was quite breathtaking to have that dream come true.
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SirLoin of Beef
Friday, March 02, 2012 @ 12:00:05 PM
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Ultimadream
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 @ 12:26:26 PM