Score - Videogame music with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Aired on SVT2 (Swedish national public TV broadcaster) at 2016-01-30. The concert starts at 05:25.
Before the concert starts, there is a short interview in swedish, where one of the musicians (Håkan Björkman) talks about his experience of the show. He is not that much into videogames, but says that he appreciated the Mega Man music alot, and that it required alot of stamina to play that suite.
The singers name is Sabina Zweiacker. The announcers name is Orvar Säfström. The conductors name is Charles Hazlewood. Most of the orchestral arrangements are made by Andreas Hedlund. See a complete list below
And yes - We know they spelt Nobuo wrong.. :)
Journey - I Was Born For This: 06:00
Vocals: Sabina Zweiacker
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Assains Creed IV: Black Flag - Suite: 14:05
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
Amiga Medley: 19:30
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
Final Fantasy IX - Suite: 28:40
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Nils-Petter Ankarblom
The Last Of Us - All Gone No Escape: 38:10
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
Super Mario Suite (17 different parts!) - 42:15
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
Bloodborne - Suite: 53:40
Vocals: Sabina Zweiacker
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
Megaman - Suite: 1:02:15
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
The Legend Of Zelda - Suite: 1:11:54
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Nils-Petter Ankarblom
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Dragonborn Comes - 1:31:05
Vocals: Sabina Zweiacker
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Original vocal arrangement Malukah
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund
Final Fantasy VI - Aria The Mezzo Carattere: 1:37:55
Vocals: Sabina Zweiacker
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Orchestral Arrangement: Andreas Hedlund

[@waeress]

Interview at beginning: EP = Ella Petersson (Presenter) HB = Håkan Björkman (Trombonist) JW = Jimmy Wilhelmsson (Game blogger) EP - Now we are joined by Håkan Björkman HB - Thanks for having me EP - And you are a Trombonist but don't play video games HB - You can put it like that. I play trombone but very little video games. But this was a very fun concert to play. Something I must say is, what I am most impressed by is the audience. How it interacted with the music and how focused and engaged it was. EP - Yes. How does differ from a usual concert? HB - Well, everyone is here for just this, and everyone know what the music is and the "recognition-factor" is very high among the audience so many are showing audible signs of wellbeing and joy 'Ohhh, now it's that tune'; and some almost cry, really, with real tears. EP - So that does not happen otherwise? HB - Sure, but then it's a greater mix of people in the audience. Here it was really a focused and aimed audience. And that was told by that they were very silent, very few caughs, but everyone was really well focused which affected us positively. JW - I have to tell you, I think it is fantastic that classical orchestras, or you who play classical orchestral music, play game music today. When game music composers 35-40 years ago was doing the oposite and game designers used it because they could not think of something else. JW - I have a wonderful story from a girl I interviewed. That was raised in the 80's with a dad that had all the Commodore stuff; because he was working with Commodore. She was playing a game with her brother called "Clowns" where you play as 2 clowns that are jumping on a seesaw. JW - When a clown miss and you "die" there is a small tune that goes like _humming_. JW - And then she got into music and became a music teacher and realized much later in life that it was Chopin's "Funeral March". So there is a lot of that, a lot of old music that have been borrowed by games and are only recognized as game music by generations. EP - Yes. I want to ask what challenge does it pose to you as a musician? HB - We have a responisbility to convey what the music is originally intended for. There is a lot of motifs, built in layers. It's delicate; for instance a solo violine together with a first oboe and then it builds layers with woodwind, french horn, percussion and then it culminates into "tutti" with everyone playing and you add a trumpet, trombone or tuba at the end and then you understand the adrenaline is at top. EP - But is it complicated for you as a musician? HB - Well, I remember we did that Megaman suite which required a lot of stamina. You had to play a lot, loud and for a long period of time. Not like, you play your bit and then wait and rest for the next. EP - So you have more to do in these kind of concerts than regular ones? HB - Yes, because we play a lot of suites and compressed compositions that Andreas Hedlund has done so nice arrangements of. JW - Do you have more to do becuase you are a trombonist? Or because it is more for everyone in general? EP - Yeah, I was thinking about that becuase it is a lot of brass, right? HB - It is more because when it is "blood and horrible things" or sad parts we are very active. But usually it is at the heroic themes where the trombone and trumpet have to work. Preferrably with a drum accompanying in the background that makes the player focus in the game. EP - I was thinking about this with the audience that you talked about; I go to a lot of classical music concerts. And there you don't applaud between the sets, should the classical audience be more like the gamer audience? HB - Yeah, I think you should be allowed to be spontaneous as a listener. It is for you we are playing. Not some mutual admiration or patting each others on the back. EP - So you can just applaud when your favorite set is on? HB - I think so, I don't think you should be ashamed for that if you feel like doing it. EP - You are playing in this concert that we are going to show. Do you have a favorite set? HB - Well, it was a lot of sets that week. A thick folder. What I found amusing was the titles; like Bloodborne and Assasins Creed. I thought, what is this music gonna be like. But a favorite, I think Megaman was very fun to play, and Zelda was very beautiful. JW - Are you going to play The Secret of Monkey Island? HB - Yeah it is there. JW - Oh, nice. HB - It was a raggae tune. Hard to sit still to. EP - Now we are going to listen to this, from Bergwaldhallen the concert Score.

[@nephdrummond3168]

Per Asplund Thank you for that effort, it's a beautiful language but I can't understand it all lol

[@LF1988]

thank you for the translation

[@bestik85]

Thanks Bro ;-)

[@angeljacome2146]

Thanks, dude!

[@michaelheinze1988]

ornvik481 please use this as a subtitle

[@MNKY80808]

how nice of them to have the presenters speak in elvish the whole time too

[@BloomerMindset]

I'm sorry, but every time a presenter starts to speak, I think of your comment and laugh too hard.

[@magnusmadkrantz147]

It's called Swedish.

[@spookyBluetail]

It's called a joke

[@bradleymiller1139]

@@magnusmadkrantz147 r/woosh

[@j.f.bastian7118]

Yes, and also Swedish

[@zaetayo]

The Bloodborne piece was out of this world.

[@iamsomebody6267]

It's very mundane sound

[@Lowkey-NoPressure]

I'm shook and I didn't even play that game

[@davidmahone]

Yeah. Holy shit!!!

[@solstice1290]

It was easily my least favorite track out of all of the performances in this video. It legitimately made me feel uncomfortable and I skipped it. I suppose that's probably somewhat the intended effect, but it's not for me.

[@ThatsMySkill]

@@solstice1290 yeah its intended. you will find that pretty much all the bloodborne soundtracks were made to sound eerie and disturbing but there are also exeptions wich are just beautiful and epic like the gehrman soundtrack. it fits the horrifying game. bloodborne easily has the overall best and most consistent soundtrack ive ever heard in games but i guess its a matter of taste. its definitely unique and i personally love it. the soundtracks added a lot to the game and i still get extremely emotional when i listen to them.

[@TWDaryl]

I'd pay so much money to see a full performance of Bloodborne's track.

[@hencytjoe]

+Dylan Cooper Oh, yes! Imagine Gehrman's theme. Oh my lord.

[@TWDaryl]

Garraway Prox They better supply adult nappies.

[@oskarwallin8715]

+Dylan Cooper i went to this live performance.. it was awesome...

[@TWDaryl]

Oskar Wallin Awesome. I bet it was. I'd definitely go if I didn't live in the middle of nowhere.

[@IceLemon139]

would love to hear ludvig the accursed/holy blade live

[@giuniral]

If you have this broadcasted on your national public TV, you must be proud of your country.

[@carpetclimber4027]

Or have some brain cells left. Some. Not many. It's because they're incredible. If a Swede says they're proud, you're a nazi.

[@skitballesnorapa]

We take culture seriously! :)

[@Aurora-oe2qp]

Eh, it's alright but still a lot to complain about.

[@joshbutler822]

We're lucky to have it in this world at all.

[@Kazuhiro-i]

I'm From South America, thanks for the racism asshole

[@deejayxcrypt]

Journey - I Was Born For This: 06:00 Assains Creed IV: Black Flag - Suite: 14:05 Amiga Medley: 19:30 Final Fantasy IX - Suite: 28:40 The Last Of Us - All Gone No Escape: 38:10 Super Mario Suite (17 different parts!) - 42:15 Bloodborne - Suite: 53:40 Megaman - Suite: 1:02:15 The Legend Of Zelda - Suite: 1:11:54 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Dragonborn Comes - 1:31:05 Final Fantasy VI - Aria The Mezzo Carattere: 1:37:55 For those of us who can't use the links in the description.

[@zxKAOS1]

_For those of us who can't use the links in the description._ Never thought about this! I noticed certain features were off, so I ended up switching browsers to access KZbin.

[@cai7630]

thanks

[@kamaljeetsingh]

Thanks

[@annee547]

im disappointed that halo isnt in there

[@catohostilius1221]

@@annee547 I wish they did the DS3 intro and Gael's ost.

[@leonch305]

She fucking aced the Dragons Tongue, surprised the place didn't fall down due to the thu'um

[@theclassydoge6287]

investing

[@sergiostockfleth823]

She's a nord, what did you expect ;-)

[@FecalMattur]

the intensity when she did it too

[@Yiots]

You tube comment of the century!

[@Grimfaxe]

She is blessed by Kynareth!! And her preformence in the last one...hard not to cry!

[@user-uz2lh8wi5i]

スウェーデンさん、素敵な演奏をありがとう♡ (Tack till alla svenskar för deras underbara föreställningar.♡) Hälsningar från Japan🇯🇵♡ ♥️🇸🇪🤝🇯🇵♥️

[@ThePrazzel]

no, thank you for all the games =)

[@user-uz2lh8wi5i]

@@ThePrazzel Tack！(^з^)～♡🇸🇪

[@composercode]

Vocalist is incredible. She can transform her voice from a flat, minimal vibrato folk sound to full-on operatic in the final aria. Everything about this video, the orchestra, the production, the made-up language that everyone is speaking for some reason, is amazing.

[@Area-kf1yj]

ah yes, the language of the vikings. even we who are descendants of barbaric northern beasts can create delicate music

[@FroggyMosh]

Yes! I also love how she basically became Celes in Viking form in the opera scene for a hot minute there at the end. They managed to put in so many tiny nods to so many games from so many generations.

[@davidfuller1698]

@@FroggyMosh ff6 soundtrack was amazing for midi. hats off to ff15 for letting me enjoy it again. this entire performance is nostalgic and sublime. imagine if during the aria they had Ultros up on the balcony

[@FroggyMosh]

@@davidfuller1698 ;) I was secretly looking for a hidden purple octopus. If I were there in the audience, I'd 100% hold a stuffed purple octopus up in the air. Toss it as a gift on to the stage at the end. :D And now I pictured 50 little stuffed Ultros' being lobbed at Sabrina.

[@ihavenoidea4727]

@@Area-kf1yj WHO ACTUALLY SAYS "Ah, yes" lmao.

[@tomanonym1168]

I know I'm late to the party but oh man was that bloodborne performance nail biting in just the right way. Most incredible of all was the singer in my opinion. You could see the hair stand up on her body. The timid expression of hopelessness in her look. She became the music and it was outstanding. It made me cry to see her like that. Incredible performance by everyone.

[@rachelledave703]

@Sabina Zweiacker ❤️

[@theviewfromsixfeetunder6565]

I've been watching this for years, but I never get over how fluidly Sabina transforms her voice into a mournful wail just for this song. Props to the strings section as well. I felt that almost-indefinable drop in my gut I get every time I pick up Bloodborne that's SO entrancing.

[@HevyMetalSnap624]

53:51 easily the most emotional piece of song of them all, the distressful way the violin plays, feels so dark and powerful. (Bloodborne - Suite)

[@belloffields]

+J4ever It was enough to convince me to buy the game. That score was spectacular.

[@whitet-shirt2133]

I wish I could see a live performance of the whole track.

[@30darke]

+J4ever I don't know men, I would have liked better a rendition of Father Gascoigne theme.

[@DixxyV]

+30darke Father Gascoigne is good, but I prefer Lady Maria or Gehrman theme.

[@dirtyharry0191]

+Lightning Vlad (DixxyV) I would love to hear them play Ludwig The Holy Blade.

[@Sinistaire]

Holy crap that bloodborne suite was chilling.

[@thegameninja5988]

The best

[@TheLastWanderingBard]

Going from Mario into Bloodborne felt more emotionally jarring than coming off of my bipolar disorder meds.

[@gyrrakavian]

Your music player doesn't just play your songs alphebetically? Or do you only listen to stuff in themed playlists?

[@TheCrazydomingos]

@@gyrrakavian MP3 and iPod Era is over

[@gyrrakavian]

@@TheCrazydomingos I have mine all on my phone. [Though, I admittedly still have a decade old MP3 player laying in my tech drawer.]

[@melanchlorin]

So no mention of going from TLOU to Mario?

[@nathanciufo]

Every comment I see is about the Bloodborne track and it puts a smile on my face.

[@michaelenqvist3120]

I feel the same

[@bentonybizzarinarierinzer7315]

Same here the game is a work of art and paired with its soundtrack it is an absolute masterpiece

[@AslansMane88]

It's creepy, man. 😳

[@oldcowbb]

well deserved

[@jonathanlarsson6013]

The bloodborne score was AMAZING!!

[@aelic7]

This is how it's done. No awkward crowd banter, no flashy screens with footage, not choosing music from games simply because they are the most popular. Just a professional symphony playing the best video game music flawlessly. Take notes, Video Games Live.

[@jassepar]

Why so rude? Its obviously his opinion and i would agree. So if you dont maybe tell us what you think in a more gentle way. You dont honor your Profilename otherwise

[@raidenxt8737]

by listening to them. theyre professional musicians

[@baconcatbug]

Popular != Best

[@GeraltORivia]

Jaspar Poier Read the books and shut the fuck up about honoring Geralt. The dude’s a prick if he wants to be.

[@nejjigrensmith2723]

Personally I love Video Games Live. Something like this is still fine. I just feel like the two are for different types of audiences. This one is obviously for people who are just here for the music and just want to take it in, and I can certainly understand that! Video Games Live though, is for people who want to have a lively experience and have a fun time, its a bit more of a Rock-Show rather than an orchestral performance, and that is also fine if people want that!

[@Stance_Mindset]

Bloodborne Suite had me on the edge of my seat! Shivers and Goosebumps!!!

[@Theraim]

We are born of the blood. Made men by the blood. Undone by the blood

[@Schurfable]

Fear the old blood

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Umm...my death knight is spec'd blood?

[@RD1R]

until your death knight has a good set of eyes lining his brain, he knows nothing.

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

ZhangtheGreat Grant us eyes... grant us eyes

[@yetisnowmanthing3381]

Liviano Livioso Beasts all over the shop you'll become one of them sooner or later

[@FrozenEmotionz]

That bloodborne theme was just pure art, menacing and powerful throughout the whole track, I love how it makes me feel uneasy and terrified.

[@musicxxa6678]

Coming back everyday for the Bloodborne performance. Didn't even played that game.

[@berk131415]

Game better than This performance.

[@Otch.o]

i saw the moon, the beasts and the blood...

[@jockejanne]

Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra needs to put this on Spotify!

[@bumie_el]

It's kinda funny how they performed a happy-go-lucky Mario suite, then did the dreadfully amazing Bloodborne suite.

[@fawesum]

Shows the wonderful spread of music and themes in video games, really! Have to say though, the Mario music has come quite a way from the blips and blops of the 80s. Wow!

[@jaerbear7237]

No way I could handle a concert like this in person. To many feels, to many tears. So good.

[@mogemulation]

I got to see one of the late 2017 performances of SCORE at Berwaldhallen. Many tears were shed, not even ashamed of it. It was absolutely one of my top 5 experiences ever.

[@David-sj4fk]

Dude, same.

[@Cinetyk]

Oh man, the Zelda Medley... I was born in '84 and my mom was opposed to video games, as a kid I was lucky to experience The Legend of Zelda: a Link to the Past one or two days at a friend's house. The game made a HUGE impact on me, though I only saw a few hours of it. I continued my live learning about classical music and of course playing video games. Many years later I find this concert on KZbin. This Zelda Medley is the perfect realization of all those feelings I had as a kid, and much more, in the full way that a classical orchestra can achieve. Who that compares this medley to famous symphonies or concertos cannot admit that this medley provides the same breadth of human experience? I'm not sure that I can point to another piece that truly and greatly express the feeling of adventure, of wonder, so true to the original - all in such an exquisite expressive way, leveraging all the instruments of the orchestra! I also notice that the lead celloist, violinist, harp and of course ocarina/flute are women - it's so nice to see! The cello in particular I feel is so strong and deep here. I was born a man but so long have noticed that a lot of subtleties of sentiment are best realized by women. Well done - this is one the most memorable performances I've enjoyed in my life - I'm only 37 and have been to a lot of live classical concerts especially by the Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon, Portugal. As a fan of videogames, I hope the medium continues to grow and inspire the best composers over the years. Cheers!

[@sonni.walkman]

thanks for sharing! keep practicing! cheers, in the glory of videogame music!

[@kosmosyche]

Overall, this is the most professionally orchestrated and performed video game music I have ever heard. Bravo, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra! Absolutely nailed it. And Sabina Zweiacker! What a wonderful, beautiful voice! She truly shines in everything she performs. My favorite pieces: Bloodborne (the thing is, I haven't even played the game, but hearing this I got goosebumps, fantastic music and performance), Zelda Suite and Skyrim.

[@havtor007]

Score or as it was called some years ago Play! have been going the rounds at least in europe for years now they use the local most well known orchester where they are. If you get the chance go to it it simly is awsome live.

[@Oarf_]

probably cause not much orchestras play video game music xD sadly

[@BoarhideGaming]

You haven't played Bloodborne? Do it! It's incredible, though I'm obligated to warn you: You will get your jimmies rustled, your ass kicked and your head caved in. If your sanity survives all of that you'll have an amazing experience

[@johanhogstrom1334]

fuck that they didnt capture the amazing melodies of the Final Fantasy series at all and they distort them till you couldnt even guess thats its final fantasy any more.

[@christophergalat8932]

Kosmosyche, I couldn't agree more! This orchestra is phenomenal. I only wish they had a choir for The Dragonborn Comes. Still this is an amazing arrangement/performance!

[@samwilkinson9394]

Holy fucking shit the Bloodborne suite.

[@brianmahony7919]

wow i never realized how musical the Swedish language sounds....i find it quite pleasant to listen to!

[@emeliesundin7586]

Stop it, you ;)

[@intuitiveapathy]

I love that this was put on by Swedish public television! Thank you for supporting the arts, and for recognizing the art in video game music!

[@wickedawesomeo]

Culture, music and arts of all forms is supported and encouraged by the Swedish government! Art is everywhere to find in Stockholm, the town-square (Sergels Torg) is never the same month for month! Always a new installation of some sort. The whole subway-system is a flowing artinstallation. It's pretty cool :)

[@Bearodon]

@@wickedawesomeo Not only in Stockholm it is found across the nation every major town has atleast one museum, one of my favorites is Östersunds christmasmarket in Jamtli outdoor museum.

[@Write-Stuff]

Charles Hazlewood deserves accolades for his conducting. Fantastic.

[@thomasriley7875]

The Bloodborne suite is haunting yet, beautiful! I don't mind admitting and I don't know why but I almost teared up a little! I have no clue why!! Amazing!!!

[@rl9603]

Because the struggle was real.

[@cyb0rg2]

It's the echo from your blood.

[@TypeCOrbitalFrame]

Because Yharnam has suffered enough . . .

[@wiseausrs]

"There's nothing more horrific than a hunt. In case you've failed to realize... The things you hunt, they're not beasts. They're people."

[@mattgrief6029]

Because music.

[@CTFlink]

Summary of what they're saying in the beginning: Håkan: "One of the things I'm most impressed about is how positive the public has reacted to this music. They have been very engaged and concentrated in the music. Jimmy: "I think it's very cool that orchestras play game-music. *Proceeds to give example*" Håkan: "We are building up layers in the music until we go all out in the end" She's asking: "Is it complicated?" Håkan: "You have to play it very powerfully and requires a lot of stamina over a long period. It's very heroic." Håkan: "Don't really have any favorite piece. Thinks all the titles are very different / cool compared to traditional classical music. Like blood-born etc."

[@nonnon9917]

people need to upvote you

[@gyrrakavian]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but he called Nobou Uematsu the John Williams of video game music, right? [EDIT: corrected mispellings]

[@v4lgrind]

@@gyrrakavian More or less. This is a quick translation of the presentation Orvar did of that piece (typed hastily while listening to the FF music): According to the FN charter; If you do a concert with film music you must play something by John Williams. We at SCORE has managed to get an addendum that specifies that if you do a concert with game music you have to play something by a modest Japanese gentleman called Nobou Uematsu. Uematsu is primarily known for [ironically and loving tone] a small series called Final Fantasy. I think we will be sitting here to after midnight if we have to agree to which part of Final Fantasy is best. And even longer if we have to agree which sound track is best. So for that reason I have chosen for you. After the large successes with FF7 & 8 is was decided to bring the series back to fantasy from an almost science fiction feeling the series had shifted too. Fable animals, quirky knights and exiting adventures. Uematsus music follows this shift in tone with many touching points in classical music. This also happens to be Uematsus favorite sound track from the Final Fantasy series. So this ladies and gentlemen is Final Fantasy 9.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Tack så mycket! Jag lär mig svenska och fortfarande kan inte förstår allt jag hör, särskilt när de talar så snäbbt.

[@TheLeuviahn]

Bloodborne suite is totally deep. make you feel your heart beating, and your breath change

[@william.s.buchanan269]

The Bloodbourne performance is simply breathtaking!

[@daw7563]

Chills and tears at the same time!

[@morpheas768]

By far the best rendition of The Dragonborn Comes I have ever heard in my life. Jeremy Soul himself would be proud of this, needless to say. Sabina, your voice is truly divine, I am not joking when I say, that if someone from say, 2000 years ago were to travel to our time and witness you singing this, they would truly believe that you are a Goddess, because this cannot possibly be a human creation. Absolute perfection, it simply couldnt be better.

[@sabinazweiacker7117]

I´m so grateful, thank you.

[@FroggyMosh]

@@sabinazweiacker7117 I had Chills, Goosebumps and Tears streaming down my face just now. Wow, Did you bring that to life. Stellar! And you went into Aria The Mezzo Carattere, and became Celes for a minute there. Truly beautiful, the entire performance!

[@educlarity]

Ged outta here kids

With all due respect to Sabina Zweiacker, this rendition was based on what Malukah, a Mexican KZbinr, did some 9 years ago. Still the original, and best, version, hands down. This may be the best SINCE.

[@marcelcastro8245]

@@sabinazweiacker7117 ,divine voice... amazing... :)

[@jamespellegrom8771]

Video game soundtracks, I would argue more so then any other form of media entertainment's soundtracks, provide the most compelling and emotional soundtracks. As we play as the game's character or characters, we experience the world in a far more personal way being involved with the actions and the outcomes. Music accompanies this so majestically in so many cases that it enhances our experiences with it. Just imagine, for a moment, how monumentally different games such as those in the "SoulsBorne" series would be without the rising songs accompanying dramatic, intense and often emotional boss fights. Or, almost unspeakably, the Legend of Zelda games without the iconic music from both the instruments and in game areas/boss fights there. So many different franchises, so many utterly breathtaking soundtracks that leave me reeling as much as any other in game experience. Truly a privilege to live during a period of such monumental composers and musicians. To be able to experience their work across a wide array of outlets, to benefit from their work. Not to forget the amazing work the game designers do to give the music an almost physical embodiment. We in the world who have both the privilege and indeed the desire to experience such things are very fortunate in a very "life's luxuries" sort of way, but its still very much the case. Thank you so much for uploading this, it was truly special. Hats off to the orchestra, though, that was really quite amazing.

[@kosmosyche]

I would argue that the soundtrack becomes truly a work of art, if it can stand on its own, without accompanying or enhancing anything or reminding us of our past experiences with the game. In that respect, I don't think there are many soundtracks (to games or movies) that confidently transcend the line of being auxillary to the game experience and become it's own separate "thing". But I agree, Zelda and Bloodborne themes are among those few pieces. How do I know? Well, I have never played a single Zelda game in my life and I've never played Bloodborne either, and still I am very impressed and emotionally touched by these compositions. I think, I feel and understand their inner narrative, what they are all about, what feelings they convey, and I don't need to play their respective games to appreciate them.

[@waeress]

It shows that the original composers knew what they were doing. Even in the case of Zelda were much of the original tunes was in 8-bit games back in the 80's. They conveyed a lot of feelings even when limited by technology.

[@xS1leNtRapt0rZ]

James Pellegrom I didn't read the last half of what you said but completely agree personally I think one the best soundtracks is the halo soundtracks even if you don't care for the game the soundtrack is amazing and honestly makes the game better

[@tartanmusician]

True story. A good orchestral performance of Zelda music will bring a tear to my eye every time, simply because so much of my time growing up was invested in living that story.

[@renehoyvik]

Several of the songs from Final Fantasy franchise have been played around the world by orchestras that were not intended to be linked with games. The main theme for Final Fantasy 8 was played during the 2008 Olympics for example. One winged angel has been played many many times.

[@wampXs]

cried on the Skyrim one, and the Bloodborne part just gives me shivers all the way, it's fantastic

[@altairdabestsevenfold345]

wampXs PRAISE THE SUN \[T]/

[@hendrawanlimbong]

@@altairdabestsevenfold345 Fear the blood

[@iTxip]

But, there's one they fear. In their tongue His name is Dohvakin, The Dragonborn

[@fyorbane]

Was listening to this when I took an arrow to the knee.

[@Tarfyen2]

28:40 Of 100 nobles watching 100 were impressed. Queen Brahne was also impressed.

[@jopabr24]

I get this reference.

[@FroggyMosh]

Also; Celes performing at the opera.

[@yourjunes]

This comment slapped me right in my youth

[@lightgambler934]

That Suite from Bloodborne killed me,great just great!

[@Bi9Ri9]

The Mega Man suite gets me every time. While the music from some of the more recent games like Skyrim and Bloodborne is impressive, these games were pretty much already orchestral sounding to begin with; that's why the interpretation of older games is more meaningful to me. Despite being simple midi sounds, the old games had tunes that still stuck in your head...hearing instrumental interpretations of these, let alone with a full orchestra, is always fun and inspiring. Time to go play some old games on my emulators and curse a lot, lol. Cheers!

[@paul6643]

For the Amiga Medley part, I would say: 19:33 It Came From the Desert - Greg Haggard, Jim Simmons (Ken Melville wrote the game, not the music for this one) 20:16 Monkey Island - Michael Land 22:07 Wings - Ken Melville 22:55 Flashback - Raphael Gesqua 24:20 Populous - Rob Hubbard 24:48 Turrican - Chris Huelsbeck

[@Stepaladin]

You are truly a champion, my friend.

[@vmunit2931]

If not for this breakdown, I wouldn't have realized they played the Monkey Island theme. Thank you!

[@XiangWeiHuang]

Populous omg

[@kurokoal7015]

Thank you I suddenly got a crazy flashback when i saw the words Turrican for the first time in over 20 years

[@guyjoueauxjeuxvideo]

Oh god I skipped it, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have heard Monkey Island. Thanks!

[@sofaofgames2851]

Bloodborne was SO good.... I'm just speechless, wonderful.

[@KaneDarks]

Bloodborne is fantastic, liked the emotions of a singer

[@WickedNPC]

Sabina is awesome, but I really wanted a choir of burly men singing the Dragon Born theme. But then I kind of always want a choir of burly men.

[@BlackieLeone]

I laughed louder than I should have been because of your last sentence, Frida. Thanks for that happy feeling!

[@PaulGuy]

It's actually based on an arrangement of the song that Malukah did a number of years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aquchZd6eLyBbck The host mentioned her in the intro, although if you don't speak Swedish and don't know about Malukah, there's no reason you'd know what he was talking about. She's actually done a bunch of Skyrim covers, such that she got hired to sing songs for Elder Scrolls Online.

[@WickedNPC]

@@PaulGuy I do speak Swedish.

[@thesilversage1]

I would die for a choir of burly men to sing "Oh No" from mercenaries 2.

[@rudolfdirks9253]

Maybe a bad time to say it, but there is the red army choir, they don't cover music outside of patriotic songs and folks music tho

[@GotFridged]

There's something ethereal about hearing "I Was Born for This" live. Games like Journey don't have the action-heavy and intense sequences that games like Bloodborne has, but their music really does strike at your soul.

[@d0nj03]

Not an accident Journey had the first entire videogame OST nominated for a Grammy. I heard the clip begin with the Journey piece and I was done - there was no way anything coming after that was going to be as good.

[@okapibibi]

Aaah same! It's been ages since I played Journey and listened to its soundtrack separely, but I was so surprised that they chose the game to feature in their orchestra. It's a beautiful game with a gorgeous, heartfelt track.

[@wheeliebin18]

@@okapibibi "Apotheosis" will still, to this day, be one of my favourite pieces of music.

[@zhshsG7]

Came here for Skyrim. Left with a desire to buy Bloodborne.

[@bauul.]

The entire Bloodborne OST, along with the rest of the game, is utterly incredible. Prepare yourself though, if you've not played a Souls game, Bloodborne is... quite an experience. What you need... is more eyes.

[@TheJanind]

Buying the game is worth the soundtrack alone

[@rocketguardian]

I would get it right now on PSN if you haven't already. The base game + the DLC are on sale.

[@vejymonsta3006]

Join in COOPERATION with your fellow league confederates, to cleanse these vile streets of VERMIN AND SCUM!

[@metallichurch]

The music in that game is stunning. Amelia and Gherman have incredible songs. The background music for the orphanage still puts me on edge. Souls games in general have astounding sound tracks.

[@Korounet]

This Legend of Zelda Suite made me speechless. A little tear drop with the ocarina

[@christianliland6326]

Agreed, but I'm in love with the Gerudo valley-song, so I wish they added that in some way

[@darthdrewsiff]

Is it just me, or is Sabina able to adapt her own singing style to fit the song? In the first suite, she sings with an almost celtic or tribal tone, but totally adopts a beautiful authentic opera tone in the final song. Extremely accomplished vocalist!! Simply outstanding!!

[@orvarsafstrom5807]

Today marks the 2 year anniversary of the second of two SCORE concerts with the Swedish Radio Symphony and Sabina Zweiacker in Berwaldhallen, Stockholm 2015. That was the night that this performance was filmed and later broadcasted on Swedish television. Next week, we're back at the scene of the crime. A handful of tickets still left! - Orvar Safstrom / producer SCORE

[@SossarHatarSverige]

Orvar Säfström Kom till Malmö är ni snälla.

[@lakabaka]

Kommer den konsären sändas på svt ?? hoppas hoppas

[@disembodiedspirits]

Du menar i repris? Den har redan gått två ggr på SVT och legat på SVT Play.

[@lakabaka]

konsären som var för 2 månader sen? ok ska kolla

[@disembodiedspirits]

Ah, nu förstår jag. Nej, den filmades inte men spelades in för radio.

[@auritone]

How the hell have I never heard of this woman. She is bloody amazing!

[@mackmaster100]

auritone I was, a ticket only went for something comparable to 16 US$

[@fyrost]

Best videogame concert I've ever heard !! Gosh ! ..... wouah... Bloodborne ending made me cry of dread.... such emotions.

[@jonasvalfridsson]

+kundar666 Mine too, and I seen a few. This one I got the impression that everyone involved took the whole project more serious than others do. Like they really put effort into the arrangements, allt the little details in the percussion, a great soprano… the previous concert of the same kind have been more lulz and "meh".

[@kosmosyche]

+jonasvalfridsson Yeah, I got the same impression. First, I think they have carefully chosen compositions that really stand out, not just some random mediocre pieces from most recent blockbuster titles - just to pander to the fans. Also they didn't shy away from difficult compositions, both technically and emotionally. For example, that Bloodborne theme - that was, by any standards, truly intense and spectacular performance, which is evidence of a much more serious approach than the usual "let's cash in on stupid nerds, lolz".

[@jonasvalfridsson]

kosmosyche My thoughts exactly! I think this is the way to make these type of concerts more interesting, choose the great music (and not just the great games). That could make the regular concert-goers who like Beethoven and Brahms interested as well. :)

[@ZwiebelSenf]

wow, this is just so amazing, especially the Bloodborne theme!

[@JediAndrey]

That Bloudbourne piece will haunt me for the remain of my days. Never played the game, but I am truly amazed. Great orchestra and genious vocals!

[@Mr.Pallanza]

Everybody's all Skyrim, Bloodborne, Legend of Zelda, Megaman... I watched because of Final Fantasy IXs Medley. Beautiful.

[@draneit4038]

Dragonborn Comes is better

[@nolongerinuse488]

Me too. You barely ever see any IX orchestra performances.

[@budakbaongsiah]

@@nolongerinuse488 If only someone recorded FF9's piece from Final Symphony II concert....

[@jockeleh6107]

To think that i have watched this video like 1-2 times a week for the last 3 years and in two days im going to go to see their new consert live.

[@MasSehdev]

I've been watching it almost since it was uploaded all the time and I just got back from my trip I took to see this show too. It was a dream come true for me! I did a stealth recording of the new FF7 portion if your interested in a video of that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hamtk2lrr9-Ce7c

[@kjellkuipers5810]

How was it?

[@jockeleh6107]

@@kjellkuipers5810 it was amazing. Not the same songs, a few changes. But overall performance was 10/10. And cheaper than expected😅

[@kribbzon64]

that bloodborne song.. so damn good

[@yektatez4993]

tempo-wisely it has been played so wrong, because of the conductor. Hated it.

[@stockfootage8096]

oh fuck off

[@gracecalis5421]

All in favor of making Yekta Tez fuck off?

[@malalalalalala]

Yekta Tez there's no right or wrong. They can change tempo as much as they want, it's their interpretation of the song

[@tlotredits]

1:32:48 WOW that pitch was perfect

[@eriklerner5794]

+Tibori Andrei I got so much goosebumps my whole body was shaking wtf

[@largehoman]

+Tibori Andrei How did that even happen? I was expecting and everything.

[@gnomechomskylives]

+Tibori Andrei It's almost like she's a professional singer or something.

[@largehoman]

It was more than just her, it was the sound made by the entire orchestra.

[@Phantheman90]

+Gabranth86 facepalm...

[@darryltomkins7790]

Bloodborne... Just amazing

[@yektatez4993]

looks like I am the only one who hated the way he conducted the bloodbourne. the original score is two times faster then how they played. 57:20

[@ivonunes3937]

Yekta Tez nobody gives a shit

[@JD-jl4yy]

Hello there brother

[@Bragir]

Koji Kondo is an absolute genius.

[@LordDod0]

Holy shit that moment when the full Legend of Zelda theme FINALLY comes crashing in with full force at 1:27:20 after being teased for a few times before left goosebumps all over my body.

[@LadyIno]

This concert is like a hidden jewel here on youtube :) I can listen to it over and over again. It desevers much more views! Oh and also, I just love the Swedish language. Even though I don't understand it at all, everytime I hear Swedish men talk, it sounds so warmhearted and gentleman-like^^ (hope that doesn't sound too weird o.o)

[@TheSuspectOnFoot]

+Vileste You know, there are many other videogame themed concerts on youtube. Nothing new. Only amazing thing about this one is that it was on national tv.

[@LadyIno]

+Suspect on foot[FIN] Yes I know. When I wrote this comment, the video had less than 100k clicks, that's why I said "hidden jewel". It's also the song variety that make this concert quite special for me (except the Final Fantasy ones, these are overhyped imo). None of the concerts I've seen so far feature so many different games, but please correct me if there are other orchestras like this.

[@VictorCreedGaming]

+Vileste Dutch almost sounds like swedish. I can "almost" understand both languages since I'm german and they have many similar words to us.

[@My2Cents1]

It's true. I'm Swedish, and took 3 years of German in highschool. German was really difficult language to learn, and I never became fluent in it. Not even close. However, I can read German and understand it fairly well because so many words are similar. It's weird how that works.

[@VictorCreedGaming]

My2Cents Haha, yeah I'm not fluent in either swedish or Dutch. It's strange but it's how it is.

[@playerofrock04]

This is probably the most amazing orchestrated iteration of video game music I've ever heard.

[@bunbao.]

This was beautiful. Some people just don't get it that games can be art too

[@GuitarInPractice]

Games ARE art. :P

[@orangetack1099]

Evelyn L. Noooooo not all Conservatives. Not me for example :D

[@helmenhjelmen1955]

how old are you?

[@bunbao.]

TheGreatNorwie Me? Lol why?

[@helmenhjelmen1955]

Tessa Sparks what? this is weird i never sent a comment on this video. i dont need to know how old you are.

[@zacharyscrimsher7319]

in highschool i payed the sax and piano/keyboard/bells. once, we played a song that featured an ocarina, and i was thrilled and stunned when the director assigned me to play the part, which had several solos. He said that i was who he trusted to learn a new instrument in the relatively short time (granted we were all young). it was great honor to me and one ive never forgotten.

[@Sherudons]

It's great when you see a conductor getting into it. And the zoom in's on the tiny cymbals made me smile....

[@stormyascent6982]

The Dragonborn Comes & Aria The Mezzo Carattere: pure shivers. She so good.

[@scottcourtney8581]

Quality video game scores, along with quality film scores, are the opera of our time.

[@gokaury]

That dungeon theme from the Legend of Zelda Suite was freaking fantastic!!! And Sabina Zweiacker is simply enchanting, especially with the Bloodborne song. Man, this is such a great orchestra!

[@Cinetyk]

All this is quite exquisite! But, for me, and after listening to many orchestral performances since I was born in '84, the Bloodborne theme is absolutely chilling to the bone and the Zelda medley supremely Majestic! When I was young, my mom wouldn't let me have a console, so I only got to experience Zelda 2: A Link to the Past (SNES game) on my PC lots of years later, emulated. This Zelda medley encapsulated all the sense of wonder and adventure in that music, but realized in such a deep way with all the orchestra and the interplay between the different instruments contributing to those feelings of wonder, adventure - everything is just so magical, enrapturing and captivating! A testament to the power of videogames and also Music and an orchestra that can bring these feelings to life with all the different instruments and players. And then as an adult, unshackled by anything, I had a PS4 and played Bloodborne, and then found this performance, that encapsulates so well that Universe and experience, the depth, the power, the darkness!... Such a great concert altogether - thanks for the share! Many years later, after growing to love Classical Music and listening to countless (live and at home) performances to Classical pieces, this Concert (in particular the Zelda medley) is particularly special in truly showing that videogames are not just a gratuitous childish things, but a media that can encompass all that humanity has learned before and bring froth in a new, interactive medium!

[@brandonchai9318]

Sabina, the moment you started singing in the ff6 segment, I immediately shed a tear. Your voice and singing are PERFECT for this piece. Bravo......

[@sabinazweiacker7117]

thank you dear Brandon.

[@castoputa]

Sabina Zweiacker omg it's you!! Thank you so so so so so so so much for doing that aria so beautifully, words cannot describe such a thing. Thank you!!

[@decusq]

@@sabinazweiacker7117 Your rendition of the Aria De Mezzo Carrattere is still one of my favorites to this day. You captured the character of Maria and her plight beautifully with your vocals.

[@NoSirWeAreOutOfRadishes]

A lot of video game orchestrations DESERVE shows like this. If we can get people like Hanz Zimmer and Danny Elfman to make music for games, I mean, come on, that's enough to make it worthy.

[@wampXs]

Hans has made some, like the Crysis 2 theme (which is FANTASTIC)

[@NoSirWeAreOutOfRadishes]

wampXs Indeed, like I said, because we can get people like them to compose for games, it's more than deserving of respect.

[@bigmacfinland4343]

And CoD MW2

[@TheDeadPickle]

Danny Elfman made the theme for Fable

[@shanok3]

I just wanted, for ONCE that John Williams made a game music, then i could live in peace

[@clintonleonard5187]

That Bloodborne Suite was incredible. Big, big chills at 57:51.

[@gamingbtc]

MY GOD, 123:40, when the piano kicks in, CHILLS. Memories of my childhood in my basement, all alone, playing through Zelda on NES, making PAGES after PAGES of paper maps, nightmares of the difficult dungeons and that song, but I made it through and beat them all in the end. I literally was haunted in my sleep because of those dungeons and that song is of my struggle. I completed Zelda on NES though, at like age 11. :)

[@tomlillis7830]

An absolute classic, often overlooked in a series full of iconic songs. I've wanted to hear a really good, professional arrangement for years, and this one made my jaw hit the floor.

[@Lordcamilli]

You can really tell some of the younger nerds that grew up with this music are digging it. That ocarina player really made a moment

[@Dnrothx]

Her range is incredible.

[@Zalixor]

I've watched this so many times. Gotta be the best orchestrated videogame music video out there.

[@houndonthedock390]

The assassins creed one, shivers!

[@Red_Rune]

+Mal Cronin Or maybe......SHIVER ME TIMBERS?

[@houndonthedock390]

RazorSoul ART aha

[@mhedberg8895]

+Mal Cronin time stamp please!

[@houndonthedock390]

DoieGaming SW In the description

[@mhedberg8895]

+Mal Cronin ah my bad, Thought I looked there and couldnt find it, lol!

[@simonbarabash2151]

Bloodborne was easily my favorite. Never played it but I just might now.

[@uthergoodman401]

incredible game. Very hard tho

[@Subbie-the-1st]

Have you played it? If so, did you like it?

[@Alfred_bb]

@@Subbie-the-1st the best game ever made I was love red dead but man bloodborne just from another universe she was pure

[@Mortac]

For you old-school Amiga fans out there enjoying the Amiga Medley, starting at 19:30: 1. 19:34 It Came From The Desert 2. 20:40 The Secret of Monkey Island 3. 22:07 Wings 4. 22:56 Flashback 5. 24:20 Populous 6. 24:48 Turrican 2

[@xcver]

The Turrican 2 Soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck really is a Masterpiece. I often just let the whole intro run just because of the music. This has come a long way from 4 tracks :)

[@Mortac]

@@xcver A masterpiece indeed. It's probably the most iconic song of the entire Amiga era.

[@kapoteeni]

@@Mortac As a kid, I didn't like music. I actually wasn't interested in music at all. Until I got Turrican II. I've got Chris Hülsbeck to thank for my love for music. That's how powerful that track is.

[@Mortac]

@@kapoteeni It's one of the most iconic game tracks for sure.

[@alagos987]

I was looking for an turrican 2 comment! 😊

[@martingerlach8285]

The score from SKYRIM when performed here,its just..... I lack words.... I litterally started crying. The hairs on my arms stood up...! It just mooved me so much.! Music hold so much power.!

[@flashpeter625]

Amazing. And since this is in Sweden, good to mention a fantastic Swedish game music composer Andreas Waldetoft, author of countless amazing orchestral compositions for Paradox Interactive games.

[@gsil247]

Music is the language we all understand. Absolutely wonderful job guys.

[@davidss79]

that megaman suite was nostalgic AF... well with Skyrim, FF VI, and Zelda, the tears was flowing like waterfalls as well...

[@streamallday]

Bloodborne Suite at 53:40 is beautiful, thank you.

[@MrMattie725]

I would not have been surprised if during the Bloodborn suit Sabina would open up her arm and just rise up.

[@pegpeg5530]

The best "video game " orchestra concert ever. If you wouldn't have told me it was game music, I could listen to the whole piece without a clue. Great work, excellent arrangements, professional, hope I'll see this orchestra playing someday.

[@haoshenme]

This is soooooo good! The bloodborne interpretation send chills down my spine!

[@spyflugan3592]

I saw this live that evening and holy moly, it was so awesome :D It was so much fun that they didn't pick only superfamous musical pieces, but picked from a vast collection of games :) Like the Amiga-medley!

[@gunward2835]

Fem år senare och jag återkommer fortfarande till den här inspelningen för episk spelmusik 👏

[@RAJJ1987]

The Last Of Us - All Gone No Escape: 38:10 This makes me sad, flashbacks to the game running for the elevator. The last of us. Such an amazing game.

[@ribby9069]

Love how long the zelda theme takes to get to the iconic bit we're all waiting for. We know it's coming- it's like they're teasing us by having little echoes of it throughout the piece and amping the music up and up before settling back down.

[@Gleidur]

Also love the fact that one of the flutists learned how to play the ocarina just for this theme.

[@Yanagi0204]

The last Aria was HEAVENLY it made me cry..😭

[@Arxaime]

bloodborne gave me legit chills

[@ZanguSwe]

I feel like video games can convey more feelings than other conventional media (films, shows, music, theater etc) because while you can be emotionally attached to a movie, a song or a play, there's quite a big difference when it comes to games imo. You're not just a idle watcher, you're actively engaging through gameplay. And while yes, not all games are thought provoking masterpieces, there's always this sense of a deeper connection to a game than to a movie, or at least that's how it is for me. And when it comes to music, it's such a hard task really. Music as a whole has become less and less appreciated by producers, execs etc. There's this notion of having music that can be heard, but at the same time shouldn't be noticed. It's almost a crime, imo. Because music can carry so much emotion in itself. Take, for instance, the music piece for Witcher 3 on the Isle of Mists, where *heavy spoilers for Witcher 3* Geralt thinks Ciri is dead, only for her to come back to life and hug him. It's a simple piece that blossom's into a triumphant finale. And it honestly brought tears to my eyes. Because I felt the loss and pain of being so close, yet so far away, that Geralt was feeling, and a lot of that was through the music, since the scene itself is devoid of sound apart from the music piece itself. And I feel like it should be the same with original music for movies, that it should be appreciated and paid attention to, and not just be background noise.

[@ZanguSwe]

@Becky C. Completely agree. Anime producers understand the importance of music way more than Hollywood execs do

[@budakbaongsiah]

@Becky C. Film music bores me. It's orchestra for the big budgets, pop for the rom-coms, zany for comedies, rock/edm for actions. Rarely do film music has more than one genre playing on its background. Now look at Final Fantasy.

[@PaulGuy]

It's a trend with current films and TV. A while back, music was supposed to be as important as the camerawork for setting the tone. Look at things like Star Wars, Blade Runner, or Battlestar Galactica 2004: without their specific styles of music, the productions wouldn't have worked. Now, many films are not scored hiring the person who can do what they want, but by hiring someone who can make something similar to the thing they were storyboarding/editing the film to. That's why so many films and TV shows sound similar, because they're intended to. The producers/directors had some older soundtrack in mind when doing their work, so they got someone to make something that sounds alike, instead of something to fit _that production._

[@Sithlordxxxx]

Done with utmost professionalism. Real artists and serious audience. This is the way.

[@Lord_Unicorn]

My god....i cried when i heard 53:40 Bloodborne......just amazing.....so epic... i lost words.... dropped my jaws open and then when this part came(56:40) i just couldn't bear anymore the feels, the terror, the coldness, the fear, the emptiness, the horrors and those stories from Bloodborne hit me so hard... i just had to cry ;(

[@AngelGuirdeanX]

김영범. Someone understands. Thank you

[@skizzik121]

Sabina Zweiacker is a force of nature

[@Ultimafatum]

Honestly, the entire soundtrack of Bloodborne is like a movie score. I would easily pay to go see a concert of it live. Especially if they included tracks from The Old Hunters.

[@Xenthorx]

Never played Bloodborne, no idea what this game is about, but what an insane score! It was fantastic !

[@speedlemon]

dude I cried at Skyrim. I feel you.

[@altairdabestsevenfold345]

i was listening to this while finishing bloodborne and the bloodborne part came in on the final try against the moon presence. YES!

[@panpap183]

How many times have I clapped at the ending. Just perfect. I really hope there is a sequel to this.

[@adamzielinski5213]

I'm not sure how this came across my feed three years (almost four, now!) after the fact, but what a stellar performance.

[@NEMESISJ18]

The hyrule castle dungeon theme gave me fucking chills