The Video Games Live orchestra and choir perform the theme from “Civilization IV” in this excerpt from the new “Video Games Live” PBS special. VGL, coming to TV for the first time in summer 2010 on PBS, is an immersive concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. Filmed in New Orleans with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and choir, watch as top musicians from around the world perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, guitarists, percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.
The PBS special — consisting of never before televised live musical performances from the Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Halo, Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Civilization, Chrono Cross, StarCraft and Guitar Hero franchises, and a musical journey through classic gaming — premieres July 31, 2010 and airs throughout August on PBS stations (check your local listings at http://pbs.org/tvschedules ). Edited by Kevin Moy. Support your local PBS station now — you make it possible for your PBS station to offer amazing performances and the opportunity to discover something new every day, whether on TV or online. To donate to your local PBS station, visit http://pbs.org/support
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@KendrewAmir …
@KendrewAmir Fantastic performance Amir, it is rare to see one of the performers comment on their video. I have ~30 000 videos viewed on youtube over the years, this is one of my 140 favorites.
@Couchfighter4 I am …
@Couchfighter4 I am following, and I really appreciate the comments. You guys are amazing and I hope there will be more to come.
@basiliskxviii Yes …
@basiliskxviii Yes I am on stage right, left for the viewer.
@entehrend Thank …
@entehrend Thank you! I really thought this was an amazing experience and I got to meet some great individuals. It was actually more an honor singing with Ron, he was THE ORIGINAL! I am glad everyone likes it!
eep! I saw myself
eep! I saw myself
Cheers (& tears)
Cheers (& tears)
@Kahrytes ditto for …
@Kahrytes ditto for me. I love this song as a lullaby!
Woww, What a …
Woww, What a performance
A really powerful …
A really powerful piece, playing Vanilla Civ IV I would sometimes just turn up the volume on the title screen and listen. WGL wasn’t familiar to me before I stumbled over the link to this on Civfanatics, I’m definately going to keep track of it from now and hope to be lucky enough to catch a show sometime ! @Kendrewamir and the other lead singer if he follows this.. I’m deeply impressed, hope to hear more from you.
How do you get …
How do you get tickets to this?
Every time I hear …
Every time I hear this song, it gives me shivers. I love this song.
How can 5 possibly …
How can 5 possibly top this music
@Frygah Ron Ragin ( …
@Frygah Ron Ragin (on the right) was in Talisman.
@MadeinHell2 haha …
@MadeinHell2 haha me too!
goose bumps all …
goose bumps all over the place
sounds like …
sounds like something from the lion king.
I loved listening …
I loved listening to this when I first played C4. Big fan of civilization after playing 3.
@KendrewAmir Just …
@KendrewAmir Just to clarify, that’s you on the right relative to the stage, correct? So for a viewer of the video, you would be on the left?
Love the piece and the solos, btw. You both have beautiful voices.
I still play Civ …
I still play Civ for the music. Awesome show.
@KendrewAmir holy …
@KendrewAmir holy crap, you really are that guy. this was awesome
@CaptHayfever There …
@CaptHayfever There actually were no auditions for this, Ron (on the left) is the original singer for this poeice, me (on the right) was chosen after singing this solo with VGL when they cam here to Buffalo.
Goosebumps within …
Goosebumps within the first min of the video! Amazing song for an amazing game.
Hallelujah!!!
Hallelujah!!!
Cheers for the …
Cheers for the response, mate! I’m still amazed at your voices and how they compliment eachother.
Have you considered doing stuff like this more? I bet there is a lot of people who don’t find Opera to be their favourite genre who would enjoy a voice like that.
Anyway, thanks for clarifying and taking the time to respond. Best of luck with your career!
Wtf…
Wtf…