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This was one of the best concerts i've been to. I've gone to Video Games Live and this concert was simply amazing. I felt like I was reliving my childhood in 2 hours. Then after the concert I got to see Arnie Roth and Nobuo Uematsu after the concert! They were super chill after the concert and allowed an autograph and a picture.
Very nice seats, very friendly crew. View was fine. Loved everything about it.
The Orpheum theatre in Vancouver BC was beautiful. Arnie Roth was lively and entertaining. Nobuo-san was funny, humble, and in the audience right across the aisle from me! Needless to say, the music was incredible. Most of the old favorites along with an audience karaoke version of One- Winged Angel. The meet and greet was definitely worth the extra money. I adored every minute of this show!
I wish we could have gone on all night with these orchestral performances of Final Fantasy music. The crowd was wonderfully enthusiastic with the solos and the symphonic arrangements. Uematsu-san's keyboarding along with Arnie Roth's violin soloing was deeply touching. The encore of One-Winged Angel, having the audience sing as the chorus went amazingly well.
The show got off to a bit of a weak start, since Liberi Fatali is not what I'd use as an opener/warm up song. That being said, it was a very complex warm up song, and the night only got better from there. The strings played beautifully, and while it took a while for the horns/brass to really get into it, they came into their own before intermission. The choir's singing was fantastic, though the female vocals soloist was overwhelmed by them at times, by not fault of the choir. Aside from a few slip ups, everything played was absolutely fantastic, and the inclusion of composer Nobuo Uematsu for the final piece was both amusing and wonderful to see. Among really notable highlights were a beautifully done Aerith's theme, the north american premiers of Clash on the Big Bridge and Blinded by Light, and the updated Final Fantasy 1-3 medley (which now includes the song Final Fantasy instead of Chocobo's theme.) I got exactly what I came for and was rather unhappy the night had to end, though it ended with an impressive bang. Overall, the show had beautiful music, the video work combined with the conductor's own amusing demeanor kept the audience laughing, and even my guest who's never played a final fantasy said the show was enjoyable. I eagerly await them returning to Toronto some day, if we're ever so lucky.
I waited almost 10 years for this event and it didn't disappoint! If they come back I'll defiantly go see them again.
I would have to say, that this was a fantastic concert. Mostly due to the fact that everything that Nobuo Uematsu has composed has been quite fantastic. Coming from someone who is classically trained and has a good music background, I would have to say some of the performance was a tad lacking. You could definitely tell the songs that they play all the time and which ones they needed more practice on. Just because of this doesn't make the concert not a five star. The performance overall was awesome though. It did have some corny moments, but what do you expect. I travelled from Michigan to Toronto to see this, and will definitely be traveling to Chicago for the next show.
Inspirational, nostalgic, and awestruck. Will attend again in Australia and London finance permitting.
Arnie Roth and Nobuo Uematsu delivered one of the best orchestrated concert I've ever been too! It was well worth the trip coming up from NYC to Toronto!
Great choice in music and wonderful scenes on screen! Brought back great memories. It was also a great treat to see Nobuo Uematsu!
A must-see event for any fans of the Final Fantasy franchise, fans of Nobuo Uematsu, or just someone looking for something different. Arnie Roth, a Grammy Award winning artist, has a way of bringing energy to a classical music event that you just won't find anywhere else. From the moment they open the doors there's a very tangible energy; the excitement and anticipation of the fans is unreal, and you instantly know you're in for something great. As for the performances themselves, every show is a little different. Each show features a new orchestra, new choir, and new soloist; each of which brings something slightly different to the table. Each and every show has the same effect, however. A classical music concert with fans so passionate you'd think Daft Punk was playing. One of the shows I went to there was a standing ovation after every piece. I've been to see the Distant Worlds show over 5 times now in the past 2 years, and I'm planning on attending 3 more next year. If you haven't seen the show, it's a must-see experience. If you've already seen a show I recommend going again. Arnie has quite the repertoire of pieces to choose from, so no two shows are exactly the same.