Review by Andrew Overfield Edited by Sam Hughes Artistic Director: Charles Hazlewood Composer(s): Various Venue: Leeds Town Hall On the 20th March, Andrew Overfield and Sam Hughes checked out the PLAY! concert; a series of classical pieces performed alongside classic and modern video game music, by the British Paraorchestra & Friends, conducted by Charles Hazlewood.
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BAFTA Games Awards 2018 – Audio Roundup!
Article by Alyx Jones Edited by Sam Hughes Alyx Jones recounts her epic night at the BAFTA Games Awards last week speaking with nominees and winners at Troxy on the 12th April 2018! Check out the full playlist below: The venue of Troxy played this year's host to the BAFTA Games Awards, with nominees,
Game Music Festival to take place in Poland on 26-27th of October 2018
Grim Fandango, Diablo, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Heroes of Might and Magic – performed live in Wroclaw, Poland Two days, four concerts, workshops, meetings with composers, and panel discussions. The details of the first edition of the Game Music Festival in Wroclaw, Poland, have
The Tomb Raider Suite Launches at Exclusive Composer Buffet Reception
Exclusive Tomb Raider Suite to be held at the home of Lara Croft in London The Tomb Raider Suite, a new 90-minute orchestral work written by the international games composer, Nathan McCree is officially launched on Saturday April 28th, at the Old Palace, Hatfield House - Lara Croft’s official home in the Tomb
BAFTA Games Awards 2018 Nominees Announced!
Susan Calloway joins Distant Worlds in Paris!
Susan Calloway, original vocalist from Final Fantasy XIV, joins Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy Calling all Final Fantasy fans!! Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, the official symphony concert tour is coming to Paris on April 21st. Arnie Roth will conduct the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra and Chorus, with legendary composer Nobu Uematsu attending! Susan will be the featured vocalist
PLAY! Interview with Conductor/Composer, Charles Hazlewood
Sam Hughes speaks with renowned composer and conductor, Charles Hazlewood about his upcoming concert PLAY!, the formation of the Paraorchestra, his career so far and more! Charles Hazlewood, British conductor, is a passionate advocate for a wider audience for orchestral music. After winning the European Broadcasting Union conducting competition in
BAFTA Games Masterclass: The Art of Storytelling through Music
Games Masterclass focusing on storytelling and music, from renowned composer Gareth Coker Next month, BAFTA nominated, renowned British composer, Gareth Coker will be delivering a masterclass on The Art Storytelling Through Music at BAFTA, London. Gareth's work includes the critically-acclaimed original scores for Ori and the Blind Forest, which has reviewed as
Spitfire Audio to release Hans Zimmer Strings
Header Image © Spitfire Audio Review by Matthew Kilford Edited by Sam Hughes Price: Pre order £549 (RRP £699) Developer: Spitfire Audio Spitfire Audio & Air Studios Spitfire Audio last night announced their new orchestral strings library Hans Zimmer Strings at the iconic Air Studios in Hampstead London. Tickets for the event went on sale online (and
Documentary workshop at the Frontline Club
The School of Sound announces a 2018 workshop at The Frontline Club The School of Sound have announced their new workshop at the Frontline Club, a gathering place for journalists, photographers and other likeminded people interested in international affairs and independent journalism. Strategies for Using Sound in Documentaries Friday, 16 February 2018 10 AM -