The Legend Of Zelda: Symphony Of The Goddesses Concert Review: Skyward and Beyond
For the past few years now, we’ve seen more symphonic video game concerts make the rounds, just [...]
Don't Miss This Show If You're A Zelda Fan!
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The video presentation that accompanies each song is wonderfully well done, combining gameplay segments with clips of the orchestra playing along, so you really get an idea of how well the show as an entirety comes together. There were times we wanted to see more gameplay – like with a boss battle in Twilight Princess – but, in all, it was an exquisitely done presentation that made the concert come alive.
And the performances were superb. Each member of the orchestra was on their A-game for the whole concert, right down to the smaller harps, the larger tubas and even the xylophone, which came in handy during a couple of segments. And Kelly got into the act as well, waving a Wind Waker wand instead of the usual conductor baton.
There were also segments featuring various members of the development team behind the Zelda games, including Shigeru Miyamoto and Koji Kondo, talking about their love for the series. My only gripe with these segments was that the subtitles were a little smaller than expected, and it was hard to make out what they were saying at times as a result. But that's minor, as they eventually completed their pieces and let the orchestra continue with their performances.
While it would've been nice to see a little more cosplay action (or something to tie in with the orchestra) on the stage – sort of like what Video Games Live does – The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses is still an outstanding experience for anyone who's a fan of the series, especially for those that have grown up with it since its humble beginning. The performances are superb, and the video clips help tie in with the experience overall, making it something really special for those that have a fondness for this series. If it comes to your town, don't think – book your tickets and go! (Oh, and don't forget your plastic sword and shield.)
Disclaimer: A ticket was provided by the organizer for the show.