4/24/2007 - Video Games Live - Classic game themes Orchestrated

I've always thought there should be a special category in the music stores for video game music. If they can have soundtracks to movies and even TV shows for wide distribution, surely they can sell game soundtracks. I know you can get them online, but that's about it. To me, nothing beats good video game music. Think about it, this is usually music that is very simple and loops constantly. If it isn't any good, you'll like the game less and it would certainly diminish its replay value.

Good video game soundtracks, on the other hand, take on an almost mythic status. I mean, everybody knows the theme to Super Mario Bros., right? This sort of mass recognition is what makes this kind of concert possible:



Look at how the crowd gets into it. It's just pure joy at hearing some classic tunes and knowing that they are appreciated by others. Sure, it's a nostalgia trip, but it's damn good music too. Now where can I get the CD?