Audio clip NAT078 (FOR PRODUCTION)

NAT078 – (ENT-MUSIC-Video-Game-Concert) (FOR PRODUCTION)
UNDATED. x–55s. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is forgoing the usual classical staples by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven this weekend for a radically different repertoire drawn from video games “World of Warcraft” and “Assassin’s Creed.” The unconventional show is the latest to tap into the growing popularity of putting game soundtracks in a grand orchestral setting, often with visual components such as lighting and game footage.The Toronto Symphony Orchestra show is a presentation by Game On!, a touring showcase that features songs from 14 titles including “World of Warcraft,” “The Elder Scrolls” and “Assassin’s Creed”. The Game On! concert also features the entirely electronic track “Situation Critical” by composer and audio director Derek Duke for the e-sports shooter “Overwatch.” A similar show is planned for Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra will perform the “Final Fantasy” soundtrack on January 10th and 11th, 2025. Here’s a clip from the song “Situation Critical” from the game “Overwatch”. (music fades) (SOURCE:The Canadian Press)

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