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(22 customer reviews) 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Worth Every Penny,
July 28, 2008 Flynn "flynn" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Video Games Live, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)
Video Games Live Vol. I music album. Trust me to everyone who is considering buying a copy: it is worth it. The more people who buy this album, the more sales they will get, and the more chance VGL Vol. II will come. Jack Wall actually said he wants to make AT LEAST four albums, and that won't happened unless this album is successful. So if you know anyone who enjoyed this album and pirated it, PLEASE, PLEASE, urge them not only to not do something so illegal, but to purchase this album whether here or in digital format (also offered by Amazon) to help promote future volumes by making this one successful!
First thing: Where were these songs when I went this last time to VGL '08? Hahaha. Yeah we had some fantastic music, but one thing I noticed was a total lack of the use of the live choir. It's like they were standing back there for no reason the whole time except to sing in the Halo Suite, God of War, & Sweet Emotion.
That's not the case with this album. If you...Read more
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Not quite what I expected, but still good!,
August 9, 2008 Jason Sander (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Video Games Live, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)
I had the pleasure of attending Video Games Live furing its first run in San Jose, CA two years ago. It was a highly enjoyable concert, even though I personally felt it was run a bit too much like a rock concert. I was there for the music, and didn't appreciate bouncers all over the place watching me.
I, like many others, been looking forward to this album for a long time, waiting patiently while the organizers worked through all of the legal red-tape. I really, really respect the organizers for all of their hard work, and congragulate them on their incredible success. Having said that, I'm a bit disappointed with the final product. All of the advertising I had read regarding this album lead me to believe it was to be entirely studio recorded (at Abbey Road Studios, no less), utilizing the Crouch End Festival Chorus, one of my favorite choruses, made famous by their collaborations with the City of Prague Philharmonic. Instead, the album is a mix of live performances, studio...Read more
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great orchestral music!,
August 18, 2010 This review is from: Video Games Live, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)
Video Games Live is a concert series featuring music taken from, or adapted from, (or whatever) video games. The music of such great games as Warcraft, Medal of Honor and Halo are included here. But, this is not merely music lifted from the games. Instead, the music is very well arranged and has all of the quality one would expect from great concert music.
Now, I must admit that I am not familiar with all of these games. I mean, I do recognize the Halo music and Tetris (of course), but I must admit that I am not familiar with all of these games or their music. Nonetheless, I found the music to be really well done, and all of the tracks to be excellent to listen to.
So, if you have a favorite game, and want to hear the music in all its glory, then get this album. Heck, even if you just like great orchestral music, then get this album. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it!
