Ballad of Commander Shepherd - Mass Effect - Orchestrated - UM Gamer Symphony Orchestra Spring 2014

"The Ballad of Commander Shepherd" from Mass Effect (2007), Mass Effect 2 (2010), Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Performed by the University of Maryland Gamer Symphony Orchestra. umd.gamersymphony.org
May 3, 2014

[@AuthorOfSin]

I am Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite thing ever.

[@saturnice]

Uh, pretty sure I'm Commander Shepard... or are you my clone? You died on the citadel...

[@couragebanshee]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two Shepards? Incredible

[@zerogbot23]

We'll bang ok

[@naufaldirahmatullah187]

Commander Shepard somehow he survived the fall

[@zerogbot23]

_ Naufaldi141 _ I'm Commander Shepard, the fall survived me.

[@alexiscrixus7837]

I'm commander Shepard and i miss Miranda

[@rjforshort4415]

I still remember when they introduced shepard in mass effect 1 in the Normandy and when they made him Spectre. Those moments gave me goosebumps. I will never forget Commander Shepard, the hero of destroying the Reapers.😢😢👍

[@cyberturkey77]

he'll be back ;)

[@Lord_Starscream_Ghost]

In order of play, the songs are: Mass Effect Main Theme, ME Reaper Chase, ME3 Stand Fast, Stand Strong, Stand Together, ME3 The Fleets Arrive, ME3 Suicide Mission, ME2 The End (Reprise), ME

[@Lord_Starscream_Ghost]

Main Theme = 0:00 - 1:42 Reaper Chase = 1:42 - 2:44 SF, SS, ST = 2:44 - 4:36 The Fleets Arrive = 4:36 - 5:13 Suicide Mission = 5:13 - 7:06 The End (Reprise) = 7:06 - Finish.

[@tommasocottini3739]

Simon -Ghost- Riley b

[@couragebanshee]

Simon -Ghost- Riley thanks

[@xnny9240]

You're an angel.

[@sabeifuesvasmesa6874]

Incredible how 3 games can change the live of so many people... Just... BEATIFUL!!!

[@vbtv217]

HOLD THE LINE!

[@uckyou30]

I am commander Shepard and this is my favorite orchestra on Earth

[@R4Y2k]

"Listen up Normandy, this is your commander speaking... we have our orders!"

[@elliesart_]

💛💛💛💛

[@fairyqueen4423]

I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite video on KZbin.

[@NachoXbox]

I Don't think so commander. You're fairy Queen.

[@Nienormalny]

You know nothing John Sno.. i mean @@NachoXbox

[@user-uw5uc9ho5o]

Просто великолепно! Мурашки по коже

[@reptilus89]

You made me cry so hard! This was sooo amazing. I can't believe the students actually arranged all this, they must be very passionate too. (although Suicide Mission was not the best part, when it should've been imo) But overall it was so moving

[@michelleeverbloom]

reptilus89 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. The students are definitely passionate about it! When else can you play video game music in an orchestra?

[@asymsolutions]

+reptilus89 from my understanding suicide mission is one of the hardest songs to do from mass effect because of the tempo, but I'm no music expert, so GSO can comment on that.

[@bobbyhooten3489]

The song is in 7/8 time, which is pretty difficult to get down if you're not used to it, and switches to 3/4 and then back, so not the easiest. I was pretty impressed with how they handled it.

[@YetAnotherWeebTrash]

It is difficult, but what fucked it up was the mixing of instruments

[@philhines]

What fucked it up was the horn section. Xp But I used to play Bassoon in my high school wind band & orchestra and I know what a challenge this sort of music is to play individually, even more so coordinating it all. I would love to hear a professional Synphonia perform this arrangement... but I wish it also had Leaving Earth/An End Once And For All worked into it.

[@YetAnotherWeebTrash]

"A future for the Krogan" is beautiful

[@Tomethy16]

There really needs to be a full version of these guys doing The Suicide Mission.

[@XoXBremenDruid]

+Tomethy16 Yeah, the portion of them doing it with vocals is incredible, I want the whole song by them.

[@UntrusiveThoughts]

We need the OST for the trilogy done by an orchestra. However, I expect "an end once and for all" will generate quite a few tears...

[@mrmaster9801]

I am planning on using it in one of my D&D campaigns, it suits perfectly an epic conclusion with a desperate final boss battle and all the rest going into pieces around the characters. Actually, also Suicide Mission is a good one, for when the characters are heading towards their final fight.

[@IPG4]

This made me so happy.

[@tundrija9]

Simply amazing. It brings back so many memories. Farewell Commander Shepard you will continue to live on in our hearts! :')

[@Redhotsauce_Girl]

Wish I could see something like this in person I love symphony orchestras! And hearing what is probably the most amazing score from the best game franchises gives me goosebumps. They did a wonderful job here. 😍

[@michelleeverbloom]

Thank you!

[@bcm-n7244]

Tears upon face as we speak listening to this !

[@azndreamers209]

This song will be played at my wedding and funeral.

[@fredrow4137]

Ahh.. The memories of playing the Mass Effect trilogy. Thank-you so much! This is amazing!

[@EduRockR]

The goosebumps are fucking astronomical. A tribute to a hero, even if it's just a virtual one.

[@Abrams27244]

В связи с последними событиями нам нужен Шепард!

[@the_director_vinsanity]

I can't believe they did Reaper Chase

[@MegaRUSSIAN777]

Commander Shepard you forever in my heart. Andromeda it's nothing to me.

[@reptilus89]

Stop undermining Andromeda. It's a great game still

[@geraltofrivia323]

@Commander Shepard someone returned the game after the first week and didnt get to appreciate what Andromedas finished state was like.

[@TERMINATIONBLISS08]

@@reptilus89 My good man! Shep would be proud

[@thebigguy13]

this is... this is masterpiece I never knew that i could cry just by hearing some music from a game

[@penguin1398]

You, guys, are fucking talented. It send goosebumps down my spine... So epic. Also I really love choral singing. You have inspired me to another round of the trilogy. *cry a lot* Respect and good luck! )))

[@user-xd7qu9zv9l]

you guys are AWESOME This is so BEAUTIFUL *_____* 10/10 no doubt

[@Gnorkadork]

What would I give to be able to hear this live... I am close to tears, it's just too good to be true.

[@reptilus89]

+Gna Cat Ikr!

[@elliesart_]

Oh my god this is so good, you guys did such an amazing job 😭 this makes me so happy hearing all of you come together like this, seeing such a diverse range of faces, just like mass effect 💛 beautiful, guys

[@bossross8270]

Getting Mass Effect Legendary Edition?

[@danil-n773]

аш до слез mass effect навсегда

[@DylanHunt2008]

I am Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite Song ever. ;D

[@s.e.n3264]

I'm commander Shepard, and this is my favorite video on KZbin

[@Sean-kp6pi]

I was disappointed because I thought they all had *N7* on their shirts until the camera zoomed in.

[@hulmad]

same bro

[@Mikey109105]

Would have made my day!

[@garrusvakarian2211]

I dont know why but this one is got me so hard. - Garrus Vakarian

[@Geth-Who]

Normandy's theme. Instantly fucking sold on this.

[@SajuukTheGreatMaker]

Wow, what a great performance. Keep this amazing thing going, ladies and gentlemen!

[@spectreshepard1]

man the reaper chase theme still gives me adrenaline

[@generalmaul4615]

Oh god, having flash backs from that intro in the first mass effect. It's so surreal.

[@DoctorLifeMD]

Hate to disturb it all, but it's "Commander Shepard" not "Shepherd." Spelling matters! ;)

[@Lord_Starscream_Ghost]

I know! This isn't General Shepherd it's Commander Shepard.

[@zach-isking]

GHOST!!!GOD ABOVE I KNEW YOU LIVED!

[@shammydammy2610]

Yes, since Shep is named after a real person... Alan Shepard.

[@nohulse]

I'm Commodore Schepheurd, and this is my favorite comment on the Citaldo.

[@user-co6ew2bf4i]

Сука, хочется встать и честь отдать!

[@steve70196]

I know others have already said it, but I'll say it again -- this is amazing! I hope you all enjoy making and performing the music, even more than we enjoy hearing it!

[@michelleeverbloom]

steve70196 Thanks! I know that means a lot to everyone.

[@hundiste_miacorazado0740]

i love it so much . beautiful

[@lostcharge]

Ahhh I see my two roommates here!!! I forgot about this piece but I surely attended this concert. This is very well done :)

[@chiefshep5885]

Thank you, now I'm into classic music

[@dreamer_of_hiraeth]

How have I never heard this before now? This is so very beautiful ❤ This is Commander Shepard, if you hear this know that help is on the way.

[@intotheunknown804]

This is great

[@mirageggx]

OH MY GOD...THIS IS AWESOME...WONDERFULL...DIVINE... *-*

[@mucrot6202]

Nice! Keep up the good work.

[@Beldinoob]

wow. So good! Congrats!

[@nathan122009]

Damn. You got me chockin up

[@seraphiniadroid]

That was galactic. Yes, that is a word now.

[@elliesart_]

THAT IS AN AMAZING WORD. HELL YES.

[@yildizdilli5783]

Congratulations ❤️

[@Lightning1Breeze]

This is absolutely an amazing ballad, upsets me though about the amount of zoom repeatedly used, being an Orchestra student and being a Chorus student also I'm used to the camera being stationary so you watch what everyone's doing and not focusing on bits at a time. Loved it though, would very much like to have this keep and listen to, I do know where to find the MP3 download, students did amazing with the composition, absolutely wonderful. Thumbs up and Hats off to this group of students.

[@Faerodyn]

This is amazing!!!

[@astrobot702]

I'm Trooper and this is my favorite vid in The Citadel....

[@ChiefSmackahoLLC]

I'm Commander Sheperd and this is my favorite high school on the citadel

[@huntermay8322]

worth, definitely worth

[@mina_mozna]

OMG! i have actual goose bumps!

[@dartbrider]

Is there any "proper" recording of this or anything similar in better quality?

[@WabbitCrouton]

This beautiful ballad deserves a better recording!

[@michelleeverbloom]

Thanks - we could use your help with recording.

[@WabbitCrouton]

@@michelleeverbloom Ugh, I need to think before posting; sorry if it might have come over as harsh towards those who were tasked recording the concert. This video is fine and I could not have done it any better! Just wished there was a studio quality version available on Bandcamp or similar.

[@MsLeon0006]

This is a masterpiece !

[@robbybarbera]

Amazing!

[@ThatCerberusGuy]

Who the hell are the 15 ppl who down voted this? This is amazing.

[@crazyclown]

got goosebumps watching this

[@Kennychan222]

I played Legendary edition 2 times, playing it third time....Mass Effect means too deep for me as I'm an Grad Astrophysics Student, I love Astronomy and space exploration so much!

[@rob_destratis_ss]

Che meraviglia!!!!!

[@achmadfasya2363]

Let's appreciate it, they doing a great job

[@wilkeluhe4061]

it's soooooooo awesome i love it

[@mrnovel]

I Commander Shepard,and this is my music on the Earth

[@seancunningham6498]

Pretty damn good.

[@greyvirus444]

This is great. Sheppard- signing out.

[@verydarkmatter8950]

01:08 so proud.. the first human spectre. :D

[@tasoma]

very moving

[@TACADD]

Wow this is awesome.

[@michelleeverbloom]

Thanks for checking out the video! Glad you liked it.

[@TACADD]

My favorite part was the transition between "The Fleets Arrive" and "Suicide Mission".

[@steveredstone1711]

We all know the Son of Shepherd saved the Citadel!

[@zanebrunes45]

PRESENT ARMS!!!!! (SALUTE)

[@contempris2383]

Who's here after beating the Legendary Edition?

[@paperstreettube]

Awesome!! I'm literally in awe. The Reaper Chase is one of the most thrilling piece of music I've ever heard in a game, and it is great to hear this chorus, even if ever so brief. Where can I get a studio version, pretty please?

[@michelleeverbloom]

Sorry, the group is a student group, I don't think there's a studio version. I'm sure though if there's a studio somewhere and there's some funding, they could put an album together. Lack of funds and busy student schedules are barriers to this.

[@shaundaly1134]

Nice!

[@pwishik]

Are there lyrics to "Stand Fast, Stand Strong, Stand Together" or did the orchestra just write some? Always been curious.

[@blivion7203]

Beautiful... But it's Commander Shepard (not Shepherd)

[@medspecgaming1363]

thanks

[@PRH0210]

why am I only finding this now? I'm 54 FFS... Mass Effect FTW

[@TheRickmint]

Who else cried on Mass Effect 3?

[@NewRepublic4137]

Commander Shepard should be promoted to "General" of SA Navy

[@DailyJustingonzales]

Is there anywhere I can purchase the scores for this?

[@michelleeverbloom]

Justin Gonzales You can contact the group through umd.gamersymphony.org. All the music is arranged by the students themselves.

[@ohdung]

you meant "Shepard" right, since the commander is named after John Shepard (the austronaut) .. in the title that is

[@shaquantucker7463]

I cant find the dererlict reaper battle music live orchestra

[@jrotela]

POR QUE DUELE TANTO?!?!?

[@oromis995]

Is it just me or is this way out of tune? Nonetheless it was an exemplary performance.

[@ltlredhen4177]

It seems a bit out of tune.

[@Sacharius]

My guess is, not the most experienced musicians ever. Still, I'm definitely not complaining, because a) what an awesome idea!, b) my own musical talents (or lack of them) do not give me credibility to judge. But I do wish for a more rehearsed version :)

[@michelleeverbloom]

Sacharius This is an entirely student-run club comprised of mostly non-music majors.

[@oromis995]

GSO Founder I see, thanks for the answer, I didn't mean it as an insult, I find it really awesome so there aren't real reasons to complain ^^

[@michelleeverbloom]

Absolutely no offense taken! :D I hope I didn't come across as being offended because I wasn't, just explaining what our group is comprised of. Your feedback is helpful for the musicians. :D Thanks for listening!

[@vevesumi]

is it sad i only recognized 2 of the pieces? kinda hoped to be able to hear an end once and for all but otherwise it was good

[@alexwest6469]

vevesumi Go replay the trilogy and then come and listen to the composition again because I guarantee you that it will be one hundred times better.

[@Armaan8014]

I'm sure I heard a bit of Dragon age Inquisition soundtrack in there.. around the 3:38 mark? Or am I confusing it with something else. I'm not too sure.

[@oromis995]

Armaan Sandhu It's the same producers, so Bioware recycled a lot of their music for the games. Since it's so awesome I don't mind though.

[@63oune]

fuck ! I cried lol

[@lysander8420]

Is there any possible way we can get the sheet music?

[@michelleeverbloom]

Warlord Gandhi You can email [e-mail]

[@elwingy]

Is there any way to buy this and own it? Thanks

[@bossross8270]

Anyone getting Mass Effect Legendary Edition?

[@hundiste_miacorazado0740]

what the chorus is singing ?

[@SeraphimRGB]

I should go

[@mcpojohn117themasterchief5]

My shepard romanced tali killed the reapers and lived to tell about it also nobody died except for mordin and kaidan yeet

[@stealthbot2155]

Whoa! You stopped Thane's death? How!?!?!

[@iga1731]

@@stealthbot2155 Yeah, how?!

[@Holy_Wraith]

Back when EA actually cared about their games and ..... ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL OF THIS VESSEL WE ARE HARBINGER

[@user-zr8sb5mk5b]

👍🏻