Video Games
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WARNING:
People who are not in touch with their geekier sides should probably not read this. Wait until the next post, where I will talk about an assortment of freshly painted vases that I admired through a store window.
My friend Kristen invited me to the largest video game music event in the history of the world. That's right, a full orchestra playing classic video game music. It is aptly named: Video Games Live. Here's a recap of the events.
I had no idea what to expect as I approached the Hollywood Bowl wearing my best threads and rarely worn Ferragamo shoes, but I soon discovered that I was overdressed and lacking the proper frame of mind. It felt like I was back at the world sci-fi convention in Boston-- only this time, everyone was wearing video game shirts instead of storm trooper helmets. I passed a number of concession stands with greasy haired, pimply teenagers and their gothed girlfriends as I made my way to my seat.
A side note: Sometimes, but not often, I saw a guy with a face no mother could love but who had a fairly attractive female on his arm. My only explanation is that the guy somehow got them young, took them hostage and forced them to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation start to finish 1,000 times. Then, once properly brainwashed, told them that Klingons would smite them if they ever had sex with anyone else.
I found my seat and settled down for the show. First came some big time DJ guy, I don't even know his name, but he played some damn good music. It was integrated with some of the craziest CG effects that I have ever seen. Maybe I was in a suggestive state because I remember being very cold, but even so it was fantastic. Some other highlights: a live action version of Metal Gear Solid, some people in awesome FF7 costumes backed by a full orchestra and a Frogger competition played with real people. Then I got to meet everyone in the show, and when I say I met everyone, no joke. Apparently Kristen is really down with the video game crowd and was able to get me back stage. I'm sure each of the performers was very famous in their chosen field but I really didn't care. I talked to them like normal people and they responded in kind.
There was music from Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft, Myst, Kingdom Hearts, Medal of Honor, Sonic, Tron, God of War and others. Plus there was an expanded Classic Arcade Medley featuring tributes to the games that started it all. The concert was also a big advertisement for upcoming games. That part I didn't like. Someone was charging 65 bucks per ticket, and then getting advertising revenue on top of that. That someone is making a KILLING. Maybe I'm in the wrong business...
Here are some of the people who played music for the show: BT, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, and Video Game Pianist Martin Leung.
You can check out the website here: http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?s=home
Smash and Grab:
Next week I'm going to start jumping on set to make as many contacts as I can. The only problem is that I'll want to take over. I'll keep you posted about the corner of the sky internship. It's starting next week.
WARNING:
People who are not in touch with their geekier sides should probably not read this. Wait until the next post, where I will talk about an assortment of freshly painted vases that I admired through a store window.
My friend Kristen invited me to the largest video game music event in the history of the world. That's right, a full orchestra playing classic video game music. It is aptly named: Video Games Live. Here's a recap of the events.
I had no idea what to expect as I approached the Hollywood Bowl wearing my best threads and rarely worn Ferragamo shoes, but I soon discovered that I was overdressed and lacking the proper frame of mind. It felt like I was back at the world sci-fi convention in Boston-- only this time, everyone was wearing video game shirts instead of storm trooper helmets. I passed a number of concession stands with greasy haired, pimply teenagers and their gothed girlfriends as I made my way to my seat.
A side note: Sometimes, but not often, I saw a guy with a face no mother could love but who had a fairly attractive female on his arm. My only explanation is that the guy somehow got them young, took them hostage and forced them to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation start to finish 1,000 times. Then, once properly brainwashed, told them that Klingons would smite them if they ever had sex with anyone else.
I found my seat and settled down for the show. First came some big time DJ guy, I don't even know his name, but he played some damn good music. It was integrated with some of the craziest CG effects that I have ever seen. Maybe I was in a suggestive state because I remember being very cold, but even so it was fantastic. Some other highlights: a live action version of Metal Gear Solid, some people in awesome FF7 costumes backed by a full orchestra and a Frogger competition played with real people. Then I got to meet everyone in the show, and when I say I met everyone, no joke. Apparently Kristen is really down with the video game crowd and was able to get me back stage. I'm sure each of the performers was very famous in their chosen field but I really didn't care. I talked to them like normal people and they responded in kind.
There was music from Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft, Myst, Kingdom Hearts, Medal of Honor, Sonic, Tron, God of War and others. Plus there was an expanded Classic Arcade Medley featuring tributes to the games that started it all. The concert was also a big advertisement for upcoming games. That part I didn't like. Someone was charging 65 bucks per ticket, and then getting advertising revenue on top of that. That someone is making a KILLING. Maybe I'm in the wrong business...
Here are some of the people who played music for the show: BT, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, and Video Game Pianist Martin Leung.
You can check out the website here: http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?s=home
Smash and Grab:
Next week I'm going to start jumping on set to make as many contacts as I can. The only problem is that I'll want to take over. I'll keep you posted about the corner of the sky internship. It's starting next week.
posted by Will at 8:13 PM
3 Comments:
Hey Jake, or are you John C now?
You write beautifully. Thanks for putting yourself out there for all of us to read and enjoy and imagine and remember what it was like when we went to live in NYC, or LA, or where ever.
Sounds like you are doing well. Keep on bloggin.
Love ya, PU#4
That sounds so, so cool. I'm getting tickets as soon as I'm in LA.
Mr. Jake Bradbury, since you are gracing the city of angels with your presence perhaps we should get togetherl, seeing as we are both residences in this fair metropolis. please do call,
831 334 1196,
aka,
tamar gur...
see ya soon buddy
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