The Greatest Video Game Music 2 cover

The Greatest Video Game Music 2

London Philharmonic Orchestra · 2012

69 min · 17 tracks · classical

Orchestral reimaginings of iconic video game scores transform digital nostalgia into sweeping symphonic landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic orchestral reinterpretations
  • nostalgic soundscapes for gamers
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • immersive symphonic journey
  • engaging background for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lyrics over instrumentals
  • want quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
The London Philharmonic Orchestra was already established as a prominent classical ensemble before releasing 'The Greatest Video Game Music 2' in 2012. This album followed their successful first volume from 2010, further solidifying their role in popularizing video game music within the classical realm and appealing to both gamers and traditional concertgoers alike.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean Sibelius· Hector Berlioz· musicAeterna

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations: Main Theme 4:47
  • 2 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Far Horizons 5:15
  • 3 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: Dragon Roost Island 3:40
  • 4 Final Fantasy VII: One-Winged Angel 4:11
  • 5 Mass Effect 3: A Future for the Krogan / An End Once and for All 4:56
  • 6 Halo: Never Forget / Peril 3:49
  • 7 Sonic the Hedgehog: A Symphonic Suite 6:22
  • 8 Chrono Trigger: Main Theme 3:11
  • 9 Luigi's Mansion: Main Theme 3:14
  • 10 Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep: Fate of the Unknown 3:33
  • 11 Super Metroid: A Symphonic Poem 5:49
  • 12 Diablo III: Overture 3:55
  • 13 Batman: Arkham City: Main Theme 2:57
  • 14 Deus Ex: Human Revolution: Icarus Main Theme 3:48
  • 15 Fez: Adventure 3:28
  • 16 Portal: Still Alive 3:07
  • 17 Little Big Planet: Orb of Dreamers (The Cosmic Imagisphere) 3:37

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata