Ferret Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I don't have a car. Anyway I don't really expect to be doing any filming. Rear Orchestra may not be the best vantage point but in terms of is it a good place to sit...that is the part I worry about most. ADDITIONAL EDITING: There's a box office on-site, right? Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintin3265 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I don't have a car.Anyway I don't really expect to be doing any filming. Rear Orchestra may not be the best vantage point but in terms of is it a good place to sit...that is the part I worry about most. ADDITIONAL EDITING: There's a box office on-site, right? Good. There is a box office there, but the Grand Rapids show sold out a few hours before the concert. I think you misinterpreted my post. I didn't mean that you were filming; I meant that they are showing video from the Final Fantasy games on a huge screen that's hung from the ceiling. If you can't see the screen, then you're missing a good part of the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I was just making sure that they had a box office there and not halfway across the city. I got my ticket for rear orchestra, or at least I hope...row BB looks to be towards the back. Anyone else in that area? If not, at least there's the pre- and post-show stuff going on, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmony Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 4 PM at houlihan's is a little early, I'd probably show up closer to 4:30 or 5,I went with 4 to make sure that we'd have enough time to eat then get back to the hall and setup the OCR booth by 6pm. If it's not that critical, later is cool too. What say you Dave? 4pm too early? I'm actually going to be coming from another event so later definitely works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpretzel Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I went with 4 to make sure that we'd have enough time to eat then get back to the hall and setup the OCR booth by 6pm. If it's not that critical, later is cool too. What say you Dave? 4pm too early? I'm actually going to be coming from another event so later definitely works for me. I'd prefer to stick with 4pm, since we do need to get back to the booth... if folks wanna arrive later, that's cool - it's not prime time so we'll ask for a table with some extra seating and hopefully that'll be groovy, and if folks show up late, no worries. I've updated the first post accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José the Bronx Rican Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Before I make final plans and get bus tickets, anyone know about how long the show runs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintin3265 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Before I make final plans and get bus tickets, anyone know about how long the show runs? The show in Grand Rapids lasted 2 hours and 2 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSpaz Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 The showing here in dallas lasted about 3 hours, maybe a little under, but trust me WELL worth it! it was an epic show and highly HIGHLY recommend it to those who can attend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Yeah, I can't make it down, I have conflicting plans here. Wish I could come, though! Have fun you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin Crust Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I missed the detroit viewing because I thought I had class... but it was the week between the last class and the exam so I didn't know until it was too late. Anyway, I heard a rumor that they played 'Kiss me Goodbye' (FFXII) per Nobuo's request. I have to know, did they do it? That's one of my favorite ff songs ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-san Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 you guys filled my garage up lol. Hope you all had fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antelucan Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I missed the detroit viewing because I thought I had class... but it was the week between the last class and the exam so I didn't know until it was too late. Anyway, I heard a rumor that they played 'Kiss me Goodbye' (FFXII) per Nobuo's request. I have to know, did they do it? That's one of my favorite ff songs ever. They did. Susan Calloway was the vocalist and really did a great job. She's the one who sang “Memoro de la Stono” on the DW album (and also at the concert). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpretzel Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Great concert, great to see everyone. FF6 full opera was definitely the highlight, though I did walk away with a new appreciation for FFXI's score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-pa Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Great concert, great to see everyone. FF6 full opera was definitely the highlight, though I did walk away with a new appreciation for FFXI's score.They did it?FUCK! But . If I find out they did the FF6 finale too, though, I'm going to cry.Also reminder about two other big things coming up: We're hitting up 3 videogames live shows in DC then 2 days in Pittsburgh (July 10,11,12), THEN we're running Jamspace at Otakon again, plus having 4 bands out there play - This Place is Haunted, Armadillo Tank, Rare Candy, and Random (Megaran9 guy). You're coming to Pittsburgh, Dom?? We're planning our own mini-meetup for VGL on July 11th. See this thread. SInce I couldn't make this concert and I can't make Otakon, it would be really awesome to see you and the rest of the MAGFest crew there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 DJPretzel has the busiest schedule of anyone present on OCR, no contest. Anyway, the concert was effing awesome. Two standing ovations was a bit much but they worked to deserve it. I almost cried during "To Zanarkand" SHUT UP >.>;;; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin Crust Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 So can anyone tell me the lineup of songs they used? Any outside of their CD? (Besides zanarkand and kiss me goodbye of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary1230 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Oh.My.God. 12 minute long FF6 opera + 3 singers + choir may have been the highlight of my entire life. Holy crap. The new arrangement was SO GOOD. There's an earlier arrangement that's a little slower paced, and I thought the one last night was a world improvement. Plus combined with the hall's incredible acoustics, it was literally a euphoric experience to hear that song. I still can't get over it. The crowd went absolutely berserk after that song, what an unbelievable performance. Awesome hanging out with all you guys, cya at VGL in 2 weeks in DC and Pittsburgh. PEACE -Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ativan Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hi, I am new to the forums here, but I will try to visit often, anyway, I went to the concert last night and took some pictures of the people that were in costume. None of my pictures came out and I really would appreciate if anyone who has any pictures of the people who were in costume, if you could, please send me what you have. Thanks to anyone who can help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I got a couple of pictures, not many though and it seems I missed half or more of the people that were in costume. If I'd had more time to wander around, maybe I could've gotten some shots, but it was pretty packed at the end with people trying to leave and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I have the list of songs in my car, I'll post later if no one else posts it. I was definitely tearing up during Aeris's theme, and Theme of Love. My highlight was The Man with the Machine Gun, thought Opening Mission - Bombing Run and Maria and Draco were both beyond incredible too. I think that, while appropriate, One-Winged Angel as an encore was predictable. I'm not complaining at all, but I would have loved to have been surprised with something out-of-nowhere, like Spira's Song or something. Still epic. I posted the only pic I had from my iPhone on facebook, and it's of us getting food at Houlihan's. It was a great first-outside-of-MAGfest meetup for me, and I have a blast hanging with everyone, even if Kroze made a paper sword end, and hilt, and made me look like Aeris. ...whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVDoctorD Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 A few of my friends and I drove down from New York to see this show. It was a phenomenal performance and was totally worth the drive. I never heard an English version of "Maria and Draco" before. If they do a show in New York, I would definitely go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY Saturday June 27, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Arnie Roth, conductor Handel Choir of Baltimore Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ------Program------ All works composed by Nobuo Uematsu (The conductor kept calling him Nobu and Nobu-san...I always thought the 'uw-oh' was pronounced) FINAL FANTASY VIII: Liberi Fatali FF X: To Zanarkand FF VIII: Don't Be Afraid FF VII: Aerith's Theme FF I-III: Medley 2002 FF V: Dear Friends FF IX: Vamo' alla Flamenco FF VIII: Love Grows FF XI: Ronfaure FF series: Main Theme INTERMISSION FF VII: Opening - Bombing Mission FF VIII: Fisherman's Horizon FF XI: Memoro de la Stono - Distant Worlds FF VIII: THe Man with the Machine Gun FF IV: Theme of Love FF series: Swing de Chocobo FF VI: Opera "Maria and Draco" FF VI: Terra's Theme ENCORE: FF VII: One-Winged Angel My only real complaint was the person next to me was smelly and shifted/stood-up-to-fix-pants every 5-10 seconds. She definitely farted a few times too....ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin Crust Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASYSaturday June 27, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Arnie Roth, conductor Handel Choir of Baltimore Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ------Program------ All works composed by Nobuo Uematsu (The conductor kept calling him Nobu and Nobu-san...I always thought the 'uw-oh' was pronounced) FINAL FANTASY VIII: Liberi Fatali FF X: To Zanarkand FF VIII: Don't Be Afraid FF VII: Aerith's Theme FF I-III: Medley 2002 FF V: Dear Friends FF IX: Vamo' alla Flamenco FF VIII: Love Grows FF XI: Ronfaure FF series: Main Theme INTERMISSION FF VII: Opening - Bombing Mission FF VIII: Fisherman's Horizon FF XI: Memoro de la Stono - Distant Worlds FF VIII: THe Man with the Machine Gun FF IV: Theme of Love FF series: Swing de Chocobo FF VI: Opera "Maria and Draco" FF VI: Terra's Theme ENCORE: FF VII: One-Winged Angel My only real complaint was the person next to me was smelly and shifted/stood-up-to-fix-pants every 5-10 seconds. She definitely farted a few times too....ick. I was told "kiss me goodbye" was played. Are you sure that list is completely accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I was told "kiss me goodbye" was played. Are you sure that list is completely accurate? Taken directly from the Program Sheet, but I'm not too sure...also, I remember Arnie mentioning "eyes on me", but that was probably included in another FF VIII track. I was never that familiar with FF VIII's OST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antelucan Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I was told "kiss me goodbye" was played. Are you sure that list is completely accurate? It was a Detroit exclusive performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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