Iconic and Fan-Favorite Game Music Comes Alive in Live Performances, Starting August 11 in Baltimore, MD
The highly anticipated video game music concert series, “Heroes: A Video Game Symphony,” is set to embark on a world tour that will captivate audiences around the globe. The tour commences on August 11th, 2023, in Baltimore, MD, featuring the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Handel Choir of Baltimore. Excitingly, this will be followed by concerts by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on September 16th – 17th and the Atlanta Symphony on September 21st – 22nd. Expect more tour dates to be announced soon.
A Visionary Experience by Jason Michael Paul
The creative force behind this exceptional venture is none other than Jason Michael Paul, a renowned producer and creator of iconic video game concerts. Having orchestrated the stateside performances of FINAL FANTASY, The Legend of Zelda’s 25th Anniversary, and The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, Paul has firmly established himself as a leading figure in the industry. As the founder of JMP Entertainment, he conceived the “Heroes” concert series as a transformative journey, inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth narrative framework. This universal framework, prevalent in games, films, and literature, serves as the backbone for the concert’s story, with each stage representing a chapter. Meticulously selected games and musical compositions enhance the narrative in each chapter, culminating in an unforgettable and immersive experience.
Celebrating 20 Years of JMP Entertainment
JMP Entertainment commemorates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of delivering captivating video game music concert series. The inaugural series, “Dear Friends: Music from FINAL FANTASY,” set the stage for Paul’s extraordinary career. Since then, he has produced over 300 video game music concerts worldwide. With a wealth of experience as a concert producer, working with esteemed artists like Luciano Pavarotti and the Three Tenors, Paul recognized that video game soundtracks possess an untapped richness and virtuosity that transcends gaming culture. This revelation sparked a global phenomenon that has continued to grow.
Unveiling the “Heroes” Concert Series
The “Heroes” concert series will feature a 70-piece orchestra accompanied by a choir, performing newly arranged compositions from a diverse range of video game franchises. Among the titles represented are FINAL FANTASY, Chrono Cross, Chrono Trigger, Portal 2, BioShock, Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, Fallout 4, Starfield, Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, Halo, Mass Effect, Dear Esther, Journey, God of War, Dragon Age, Shadow of the Colossus, and more. This carefully curated selection promises a fresh and immersive music concert format, making it the definitive concert experience for video game enthusiasts and music aficionados alike.
A Multifaceted Concert Experience
Enhancing the concert experience, the captivating story will be narrated by Nigel Carrington, a BAFTA award-winning actor known for his work in the popular video game “Dear Esther” and various other projects. In addition, the concerts will feature special arrangements of music from Fallout, Blades: The Elder Scrolls, and Dragon Age, composed and arranged in collaboration with series composer Inon Zur.
Zur expresses his gratitude, stating, “I’m honored and pleased to have my music performed at the amazing ‘Heroes: A Video Game Symphony’ concert. To have some of the finest orchestras in the world bring my music to life is a dream come true.”
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of video game music and the hero’s journey. Join the “Heroes: A Video Game Symphony” world tour for an unparalleled experience that brings together the power of music, storytelling, and gaming.
