Final Fantasy Distant Worlds Concert: Detroit
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Just this last week I had the opportunity and the pleasure of heading out to The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall for the much awaited Distant Worlds Music From Final Fantasy Concert.. well when I say much awaited, I mean for some I’m sure.. I missed it the last time it was around these parts and actually had no idea that they had plans of coming back to lil’ ol Michigan. Luckily, Facebook advertising was useful and accurate for once and brought it to my and a few others attention whom had actually already bought tickets..
The selection was surprisingly rounded, to be honest I was expecting something along the lines of:
Main Theme, Eyes On Me, Chocobo Theme, Melodies of Life, One Winged Angel, etc.
..And though one or 2 of those were actually played, they also pulled songs like Theme Of Love, Vammo’Alla Flamenco, and Bombing Mission from the opening of Final Fantasy VII out of their hats.
In the end due to lack of time Conductor Arnie Roth took a vocal poll of which would be the last song; Terra’s Theme or One Winged Angel. Regretfully [though expectantly] everyone chose One Winged Angel, which we’d all already heard a full orchestral version of. Oh Well! ..Overall it was dope! An enjoyable concert for anyone who has ever been a fan of the series..though I was a little disappointed that there weren’t more songs from Final Fantasy VI, which is one of the most musically sound games in my opinion..to my understanding the repertoire is always changing.
Maybe Next Time!
If you have the means, I highly recommend anyone who calls themselves a fan Final Fantasy not to miss this concert!
Peep the Website to find out if Distant Worlds is coming to a town near you Here!
