Video Games Liveis a stunning confluence of high-brow music, the games we all grew up on, and the surprisingly funny antics of the show’s hosts. I can’t quite explain how Mr. Tallarico (one of the co-creators) became so charismatic, but I have heard rumors that he can no longer walk upon hallowed ground without bursting into flames.
For those of you unfortunate enough to have never witnessed the spectacle in the flesh, Video Games Live announced (via press release) earlier today that they will be releasing a CD and DVD of a performance they held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last year. Details on pricing and how you can get your grubby mits on the laser-etched media are to be announced in August.
You may rememberour coverageof the VGL concert we attended en masse during this year’s GDC, but if not, I can sum it up thusly: the event makes grown men wet themselves, and grown women … well, theyalsowet themselves.
If you catch my drift …
[Hit the jump for a speed boost and the full press release.]
Los Angeles,CA–Video Games Live, The #1 video game touring concert in the world, announced today that they will be releasing aDVD& CD from their award-winning sold out performances recorded inRio de Janeiro,Brazillast year.
“Since we started Video Games Live over 5 years ago we’ve always received at least a few e-mails and letters each week asking if and when aDVDand CD would be available,” said Tommy Tallarico, co-creator of Video Games Live and longtime video game composer. “We’re finally proud to announce the first ever live game concertDVDand CD available in theU.S.and throughout the world.” Co-creator Jack Wall added “The shows inBrazilwere absolutely amazing. The crowds were unbelievable and the energy level was second to none.”
Recently, Video Games Live was the recipient of the “Special Breakthrough Achievement Award” at the3rd Annual Gameworld Awardsfor their performances inBrazillast November.
The highly prestigious Petrobras Sinfônica Orchestra performed in some of the highest regarded venues in all ofBrazil.
Video Games Live is currently planning its return tour toBrazilfor September, 2007.ExactDVD& CD release dates, pricing and ordering to be announced in August.
http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?s=dates
About Video Games Live™(www.videogameslive.com)
Created by two industry leading video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, Video Games Live™ (produced under their company Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC) is the front runner in the field of live game music performance. Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event celebration featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. The debut performance launched on July 6th, 2005 at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic with over 11,000 people in attendance making it the largest video game concert in the world.
