The Greatest Video Game Music
London Philharmonic Orchestra · 2011
69 min · 21 tracks · classical
Orchestral arrangements breathe new life into beloved video game themes, merging nostalgia with classical grandeur.
Why this album works
This album played a pivotal role in legitimizing video game music within the classical genre, showcasing how these compositions could stand alongside traditional orchestral works. Its reception included positive reviews from major outlets, helping to elevate the profile of video game composers and influencing future projects that blended classical music with gaming culture.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, this album marked a significant moment for the London Philharmonic Orchestra as they ventured into the realm of video game music. It came at a time when video game soundtracks were gaining recognition as legitimate art forms, following their successful orchestral concerts and recordings of film scores.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jean Sibelius· Hector Berlioz· musicAeterna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Advent Rising: Muse 3:42
- 2 Legend of Zelda: Suite Standout 4:17
- 3 Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2: Theme 3:30
- 4 Angry Birds: Main Theme 3:17
- 5 Final Fantasy VIII: Liberi Fatali Standout 3:08
- 6 Super Mario Bros: Themes 4:11
- 7 Uncharted - Drake's Fortune: Nate's Theme 1:49
- 8 Grand Theft Auto IV: Soviet Connection 3:04
- 9 World of Warcraft: Seasons of War 3:12
- 10 Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty Theme 3:55
- 11 Tetris: Theme 3:26
- 12 Battlefield 2: Theme 4:39
- 13 Elder Scrolls: Oblivion 1:51
- 14 Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare: Main Menu Theme 2:16
- 15 Mass Effect 2: Suicide Mission 4:48
- 16 Splinter Cell: Conviction 2:47
- 17 Final Fantasy: Main Theme 2:40
- 18 Bioshock: The Ocean on his Shoulders 2:16
- 19 Halo 3: One Final Effort Standout 4:00
- 20 Fallout 3: Theme 2:20
- 21 Super Mario Galaxy: Gusty Garden Galaxy 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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