The past few years have seen a notable increase in video game concerts, with performances celebrating titles like Undertale, The Legend of Zelda, Stardew Valley, The Witcher 3, Sonic, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Final Fantasy. While many of these events are held in major cities, the dream of experiencing beloved game soundtracks performed live remains strong for many fans.
For one writer, the ideal video game concert would begin with a substantial selection of Square Enix music, drawing heavily from Final Fantasy titles such as FF10, FF12, FF14, and even FF13. This would be complemented by an orchestral performance of music from the Kingdom Hearts series. The program would then shift dramatically away from JRPGs to include the score from Rare's Kameo: Elements of Power, a game that has retained its musical appeal two decades after its release. The concert would conclude with a DJ set featuring remixes from classic Tekken games, embracing a mix of genres and eras for a truly unique experience.
The author invites readers to share their own dream video game concert lineups, whether they envision an existing event coming to a city near them or a completely original compilation.
“Is that a major tonal shift? Yes, but it's my dream videogame concert, not yours. Get your own!” the author stated, encouraging community engagement on their ideal musical fusion.