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Black Myth: Wukong Concert Tickets On Sale Now For North American Shows
Tickets are now on sale for the North American stops of the Black Myth: Wukong concert series, featuring a full orchestra performing tracks from the game. The Los Angeles show is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at the Peacock Theater, with various ticket tiers offering different merchandise. The game itself, an action RPG from Game Science, received critical acclaim and won multiple awards in 2024.
"A great score is not heard" - From Indiana Jones to Star Wars, musical legend Gordy Haab on becoming a caretaker of some of video games' most prolific franchises
Composer Gordy Haab, known for his work on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, discusses his career and approach to video game music. Haab emphasizes the importance of enhancing narrative and emotion, drawing parallels between scoring games and films, and highlights how video game music is increasingly exposing younger generations to orchestral compositions.
Pokémon Winds and Waves releases behind-the-scenes recording of its main theme
The Pokémon Company has released a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the main theme for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. The NHK Symphony Orchestra performed the theme, which incorporates elements from the original Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue jingle. The games are scheduled for a 2027 release and are said to feature Southeast Asian influences.
Sample the Pokemon Winds and Waves Soundtrack’s Main Theme Song
Game Freak and Nintendo have released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the recording of the main theme song for the upcoming Nintendo Switch game, Pokemon Winds and Waves. The footage features the Tokyo NHK Symphony Orchestra performing the track, offering a glimpse into the game's soundtrack which is expected to release in 2027 alongside the game.
NHK Symphony Orchestra have recorded main theme for Pokemon Winds & Waves
The Pokemon Company has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the NHK Symphony Orchestra recording the main theme for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title, Pokemon Winds and Waves. This recording coincides with the orchestra's 100th anniversary and upcoming concert tours in Japan.
