All Game Awards Orchestra Game of the Year Performances (2017-2024)

[@Thorn16]

Literally the best part of every VGA.

[@stanm4410]

Agree. Consistently never disappoints.

[@watchmeid]

Which one? Rtx 4090?

[@TheDatingWarriors]

And that’s why I always watch it every year.. that and the game reveal trailers..

[@L1nkk9E]

TGA?

[@sorosub4562]

It caries

[@Tabulatelk15]

Favourite song from each year 2017: Persona 5 2018: Spider-Man 2019: Resident Evil 2 2020: Doom Eternal 2021: Metroid: Dread 2022: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 2024: Balatro My favourite year is probably either 2020 or 2024

[@zachlebouef2806]

2020 and 2024 were great, but I think the 2023 is my favorite. It could be because i played every game that was nominated.

[@DrakoRaptor]

Imo 2024: Astrobot was the best

[@kamikasez3658]

@DrakoRaptor all the songs were good

[@MilA-eh3gf]

The Wukong theme came out swinging and hit so hard though! Was blown away there.

[@gringomoderfoquer8287]

I'll never forget the transition between FFVII and Doom Eternal. Makes me want a full orchestra on that Doom song

[@Clumzenn]

The Balatro theme is so good here ohhh my goodness

[@evanistephani]

Literally, never imagined it would work so well fully orchestraed. I understand why they didn't switch up the beat to the OG 7/4 as to not mess the medley... but, it could've real freaky in the best way

[@VANZITERK]

맞아!

[@austindevine248]

You joke but that game really was good

[@magneticbirds]

2023 is still my favorite, the BG3 and TOTK sections just give me chills every time and the Mario part in between BG3 and RE4 is so cute

[@Chimp_Man]

I'm so glad this is something that stuck around. It feels like a proper tribute to these games while also feeling appropriately grand for the final award of the event. My opinion about the Game Awards changes by the year but this is always so good.

[@virivren]

They should have had Gegagedigedagedago in the orchestra

[@nhatminhnguyenuc6531]

i can see the transition becoming better and better, so smooth and not feel uneasy to hear. Really appreciate the effort you guys have done.

[@Azerai]

These soundtrack montages are the perfect love letter to games, evoking so many beautiful memories and emotions from each. Best part of TGA.

[@comsox4915]

Feel bad for whoever had to write the transition for Hades into Animal Crossing in 2020. You can really hear the struggle.

[@gman8133]

Lorne Balfe is no slouch, though! He does a fantastic job bringing the trumpets into key in the background during the transition. I think he turned a challenging transition into a real highlight

[@fl6547]

I think they actually did a great job for that transition

[@AJSalem93]

The transition from Hades to Animal Crossing caught me off guard 🤣

[@takeyourheart1]

They did a great job honestly, it flowed.

[@bananacat5327]

I still think it’s kinda funny how Stray doesn’t have a defined song but instead of taking the intro or the first stage they took a silly quirky song such as “The Way You Compute Tonight” and turned it into a musical masterpiece that could easily transition into Elden Ring is kind of funny. I’m never gonna get over that. Also the Balatro theme is just so good here too

[@KillaSharkAttack]

2020 that transition from FF7R to DOOM Eternal is sooooo good

[@matteoroccomico]

True

[@FTWGamerTrue]

actually phenomial

[@wangfao1127]

Yesterday After hearing the orchestra of 2024 i hope someone could have done a compilation of all the other ones and you just uploaded this master piece. So grateful for this. Thank you!

[@Dubaikiwi]

I only just found out that Lena Raine was in the Game Awards Orchestra 2018. Look how happy she is! Playing her award-winning OST of Celsete, alongside Hans Zimmer.

[@funkybunbun3111]

2017: red hair violin girl 2018: guitar girl 2019: singing guys 2020: N/A 2021: blonde guitar girl 2022: flute guy 2023: flute guy 2024: flute guy

[@Phoenix-fly-SL]

Flute guy deserves an award

[@Elchangito]

Nah flute guy is the best every year. Bro is always playing multiple instruments

[@santiagocastro6333]

They need to bring back the singers, both the Control and RE2 segments were really strong because of them

[@alessandrogarofalo9951]

Bro, that red haired violin girl must be a phantom thief, cause she stole my heart

[@takeyourheart1]

@@alessandrogarofalo9951That was smooth bro.

[@lilgeenee5367]

the guy that started jaming out in 2022 is fucking awesome

[@younglee9881]

The celloist at the start is Tina Guo, she is an amazingly talented musician. She has worked in Hollywood for years and mainly collaborates with Hans Zimmer in film scores.

[@DanAllenGaming]

Saw her live with Hans Zimmer a few years back and when she went off on Pirates I was in Awe! She's awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmatoZ94a5mga7csi=9VUzEiQxE9-4hksq

[@younglee9881]

@DanAllenGaming Cool, I hope to see her live with Hans Zimmer if they come back to Singapore. She and Hans did perform in my home country 🇸🇬 a few years back when my country was hosting Formula 1.

[@TPTurkey-x2i]

Well Hans Zimmer himself came out playing the guitar. Lorne Balfe is also a Hans Zimmer proteger.

[@franzmatthew83]

i like game awards orchestra 2019 where they started to used the intro of game awards then transition song every game nominees end in same intro.... it was amazing/gem to listened every performance of game awards ..as long flute guy is there solid every performance

[@DaveyTheDuck]

this is always the highlight of the show

[@toadster464]

Glad FFVII Rebirth won soundtrack this year. The remixes of Those Who Fight Further, J.E.N.O.V.A., and one winged angel were awesome.

[@hendrihendri3939]

Balatro to Astro Bot to Wukong is such a goated transitions Props to Lorne. He killed this Medley (in the good way)

[@theoctolingsociety1004]

That’s my favorite part(s) of the 2024 rendition

[@hendrihendri3939]

​@@theoctolingsociety1004 Not to mention Pedro ABSOLUTELY BELTING IT on Wukong theme Truly the G.O.A.T of the TGA Orchestra

[@napalmXzero]

Thanks a lot for putting this together! There are a few I missed like 2023. My favorites are 2018 and yesterdays (2024) one. Definitely enjoyed 2024 more than any other. Amazing!

[@L1nkk9E]

That one guy front row to the right is playing either the tiniest or largest instruments and I love his enthusiasm ❤

[@harrisonberkhout1005]

Flute guy has been there the entire time...

[@madis7588]

I love that that one guy playing the various woodwind instruments looks like he is having an absolute blast every year 😄

[@YesmanForNamsey]

My favorite part of each year: 2017: Super Mario Odyssey 2018: Celeste 2019: Resident Evil 2 2020: Ghost of Tsushima 2021: Metroid Dread 2022: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 2023: Super Mario Bros Wonder 2024: Astro Bot With my two favorites from the two recent years, I can conclude that if it sounds happy, I’m gonna love it.

[@KInG-pr8sc]

There is also more like RDR2 and control and resident evil 4 remake

[@cloudunderweather9554]

i'l admit the transition to astro bot made me smile.... and then my smile went away cause that smile made me have a thought... "Holy crap is this game about to win GOTY?" Side note... for 2023 I got to give it to Zelda for happy vibes.

[@teeweijun1925]

Astro bot really?

[@KInG-pr8sc]

@@teeweijun1925 it have a special sound

[@koppii2]

​@@teeweijun1925I AM ASTRO BOT

[@urbncampr]

The guitarist in white in the 2021 TGS medley lives rent free in my head

[@Lonelysandman]

That's Lexi Lynn Frazier great guitarist

[@eatandrun8020]

2018 concert has a special place in my heart... There is such variety in each game's theme but they are amazingly recomposed and connected to feel like a holistic performance. Also the games that year just happen to have some of the best and most iconic theme music too!

[@beanedtea]

It's so cool to see the industry gaining recognition over the years

[@gabrielleva4983]

Still proud to see Animal Crossing get nominated! ❤️ The game that made lockdown a bit easier to get through. 😊

[@siggy2526]

I still tear up whenever I hear it in the medley because of that!

[@DeathSquadDesign]

I have two memories of lockdown, starting to work from home and Animal Crossing.

[@RowanWhite1980]

@@siggy2526Oh same here! Every single time!

[@dmann5938]

Lorne Balfe always kills it. Also that drum & flute guy 😂😂

[@chroizen19]

Flute guy 🔥🔥🔥

[@aquiro]

Pedro Eustache❤

[@comsox4915]

2024 was probably the best performance overall. Really unique music this year and all really great pieces. The only real exception is Elden Ring. It's my favourite game up there, but they just chose such a weak track, especially when the Balatro theme comes on straight after.

[@yoshicrafter7608]

To be fair, its from a dlc, which means that the thing would be smaller than the rest😅 No hate tho

[@Wavebird97]

What track did they choose I couldn't really recognize it.

[@hz3068]

​@@Wavebird97Twin Moon Knight

[@hz3068]

I think Messmer's theme would have been a better choice

[@Elijah33-3]

THIS is what I was looking for bro. My highlight of the VGA every year.

[@MarkeGB]

Man am I glad metaphor got the recognition it deserved, both awards and orchestra was amazing, wished it won GOTY but this is great too

[@miap9774]

Favorite medley is 2020 cuz it had the best transitions in between songs imo!

[@rellrxse27]

Metaphor's battle theme is too good. Literally gave me chills recognizing the melody instantly

[@jacobkoster8035]

this is shit is so good its got me tearing up bro

[@schim_]

2018 still is the best, by far, but OMG Balatros theme feels... BETTER!!! GREATER!!! STUPENDOUS!!!!

[@bananacat5327]

The Balatro theme actually gives me chills every time I hear it

[@weifoongchung2654]

Favorite song from each year of GOTY: 2017: Horizon Zero Dawn 2018: God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Marvel's Spider Man 2019: Resident Evil 2 Remake 2020: Doom Eternal, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us 2 and Animal Crossing 2021: It Takes Two and Resident Evil Village 2022: Horizon Forbidden West, A Plague Tale Requiem and Stray 2023: Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Marvel's Spider Man 2 2024: Astro Bot and Black Myth Wukong

[@TheOshawottKing]

I still get frickin chills from 2018 starting with Celeste and it instantly shows Lena Raine playing in the orchestra

[@nosherkhan3232]

It's the highlight of The Game Awards every year, and while I love hearing some of the most amazing themes these past years, they absolutely peaked with Balatro. Hands down, the best orchestral arrangement!

[@ArturLapurinsh]

I still get goosebumps from the music from Celeste in 2018.❤

[@BladeBlur]

Not gonna lie, hearing the Balatro theme beautifully orchestrated made me tear up. And I was there LIVE to hear it.

[@konradpiotrowski9549]

OMG man, I envy you hahah😂

i´m astrobot

[@neilobaoill6337]

the transition into TOTK for 2023 is still my favorite part of all these ngl :') gives me chills

[@huyloser9837]

I just thought about it and this vid on top of the search Such a good guy 🙏

[@rohantiamson]

My favorite were 2017: Persona 5 2018: Spider-Man 2019: Control and Resident Evil 2 Remake 2020: Animal Crossing New Horizon 2021: Deathloop 2022: Elden Ring 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 2024: Astro Bot My favorite is 2019

[@yesiamanerd2040]

Damn. that is awesome! I love this orchestra!

[@czardesmond7997]

My favorites transitions 2017: TLOZ BOTW to Persona 5🙂‍↔️ 2019: SSBU to Control 🤯 2020: Ghost of Tsushima toThe Last of Us 🫨 2023: TLOZ TOTK to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ❤️‍🔥

[@maestrosyrex]

2018 was so epic, i got chills in every song

[@Infinionito]

The transition between RE4 and Zelda totk is godly divine, just hear that.

[@TPTurkey-x2i]

By now the "Game Awards" motif is iconic

[@dussilver5712]

How nuts is next year going to be 1) GTA VI 2) Doom Dark Ages 3) Indiana Jones 4) Monster Hunter Wilds 5) The outer wilds 2 6) Ghost of Yhoti 7) Metroid Prime 4 8) Mario 😱 Feel free to keep adding, they kinda gona need a top 10 or something 😅

[@perpotet4629]

Pokémon legends Z perhaps

[@fezz6701]

5:30 they did the god of war theme so well

[@justsomeone3703]

Just for nostalgia, I have to say 2022 was my favourite medley. The transition from Plague Tale into Stray into Elden Ring gives me chills every time

[@phongha2591]

Best parts: 23:02 18:14 10:25

[@TLStyle]

Most Like 2022 , So smooth

[@Elchinguirito802]

GOTY Orchestra ranking: 1. *2023* 2. *2018* 3. *2024*

[@_sogeking]

This has always been my favorite part of every game awards the way they transition into other themes is amazing

[@Rotunder]

2021 went crazy hard sheesh

[@-assassinXI-]

You’re missing the one from 2012 with mass effect 3, the walking dead, ac3… but that was the Spike Video Game Awards so it probably doesn’t count. But it was the first time they did this.

[@kelico8407]

Its 18:16 for anyone looking...

[@niiwii406]

It's a shame XC3 didn't get the award for the best soundtrack...

[@tomhanks1798]

2020 is best purely from that Hades to Animal Crossing transition. Soooooo good.

[@Lithixleo342]

Bro the 2022 medley is by far the best because of how good the songs transition into each other and the music was just that good

[@dtrianplay8729]

2020 Lineup its crazy It's just a shame that covid happened

[@aiacos2290]

Cuando te digan ,la musica de videojuegos es para niños o que no es musica ,mandale este video y dile que esto no es solo musica es arte 😎♥️

[@animexplayer59]

Chadsado mi pana ❤

[@taehyunpark1548]

This music was effectively both a religious and spiritual experience I didn't know I needed.

[@Brownyan]

They have no reason to go THIS HARD but holy hell they absolutely are going HARD. I like the 2023 one the most but all of them are so good

[@dslbdy11]

2018 look at this line-up lol

[@JackLikesTrackhouse]

My favourites from each of them 2017: Persona 5 2018: Spider Man 2019: Resident Evil 2 2020: Final Fantasy 2021: Deathloop 2022: All of them 2023: Alan Wake 2024: Balatro Wonder what kind of music style this makes me prefer

[@Dark_Kralvar]

2022 and 2023 are peaks 🤩

[@Mr.WiseInfinity]

2020 was straight up FIRE 🔥

[@nightssw]

2019 Control part>>

[@Yummerizer]

2022 was the best one solely because of xc3. The music is beautiful enough in game, but this rendition Gives me chills every time

[@GATESOFKELL]

Celeste, Hades and Balatro are the stand-outs for me. I love seeing indie games being treated as equals to the giants of the industry.

[@dharmajanitor]

Shoutout to Pedro Eustache, aka Flute Guy. Saw him play live on Zimmer’s 2017 tour. Awesome.

[@maiz_kolbe5030]

It is SO COOL to see Lena Raine perform her own track in 2018, had no clue before now...makes me emotional

[@ianmorrison710]

Blonde playing Deathloop on the electric guitar had be questioning all my life decisions ready to risk it all lol. 😂

[@UwUSunnyUwU]

Imma say out of all, 2022 was my favorite orchestra.

[@lloydthegreat7629]

2023 the best Music ❤

[@novaphase]

Flute guy damn

[@hyper_blade1477]

2024 was fucking amazing

[@gçşövalye]

Man, 2018 Orchestra really is as good as the games that's released that year!!❤❤

[@babykhay7225]

2022 is my favorite

[@Aeutherius]

I've never played a Horizon game, but that soundtrack sends chills right to my spine. I can't even name the protagonist of the game, but I can name that tune in the beginning.

[@Julv_]

2019 is probably my favorite

[@luckymark571]

We can all agree 2023 orchestra was the best?

[@ABELITO-s2b]

IF ASTRO BOT TURNS A HUNDRED YEARS OLD😮

[@Jragins]

The transition from 2020 Final Fantasy to Doom Eternal to Ghost of Tsushima was so clean

[@coco-ix4ku]

2018 will always be the best; every game had its own dedicated musician.

[@freak4786]

That badass Hades ost to cute/ full of life Animal crossing ost transition 😂❤ one of my faves

[@Helifax19]

Heh.. I just realized that Cyberpunk 2077 or Phantom Liberty was never nominated for a GOTY. So weird...

[@zach2712]

It's not that weird Cyberpunk released in pretty bad shape

[@fallout8516]

@@zach2712 yeah it was a mess. but here we are now

[@salmon2344]

2024.BALATRO is the best, but you can become more immersed by having the METAPHOR played first.

[@L1nkk9E]

Is that Hans Zimmer playing himself live? ❤

[@karlaju.]

Yes. The one Hans Zimmer.

[@MK.DANABNORMAL]

2019 getting the vocals for Sankarin Tango (Control) is so fucking fire. No idea why they didn’t do the same for Yötön Yö in Alan Wake 2 though

[@alejandrosr.2600]

Even after 8 Years Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is still the king of the game awards orchestra

[@davyjones3105]

The transition from It Takes Two to Psychonauts 2 is why I get out of bed

[@RowanWhite1980]

Man, seeing Pedro Eustache performing in the GOTY orchestra is such a treat. Absolutely loved his musical performances in Dune. Astro Bot for 2024 hits the same emotional notes that Animal Crossing did in 2020. Genuinely very sweet musical moment. ❤

[@BlaznBrownBear]

I can't decide between 2022 and 2023

[@GiovannaGrana_43]

2018 the best❤ 2022 Stray and Elden transition❤ 2023 Zelda Totk theme❤ 2024 all songs❤ Balatro theme sounds crazy😍

[@TPTurkey-x2i]

You know anything leading into the Doom soundtrack is going to sound godly