[Presto]

I saw this a couple years ago, and was blown away hearing my favorite FF songs played live. I just got the pre-sale notice a few minutes ago, and thought some other RS'ers may be interested. See you there!


VSO ENews (http://enews.vancouversymphony.ca/1213VSO-FF.html)


The VSO presents Distant Worlds: the Music of Final Fantasy, performed live by the VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA! Scenes from the games will be shown in exciting high-definition video on the big screen while the orchestra, the UBC Opera Ensemble, and conductor Arnie Roth play the award-winning music, including Dancing Mad, an epic score featuring the Orpheum’s mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ! Concert selections include: FINAL FANTASY VI: Dancing Mad; FINAL FANTASY SERIES: Prelude FINAL FANTASY VIII: Liberi Fatali; FINAL FANTASY SERIES: Battle & Victory Theme Medley; FINAL FANTASY SERIES: Chocobo Medley 2012; FINAL FANTASY IX: Not Alone; and much more.

Wednesday, April 24th, 8pm, Orpheum

This concert is available to recipients of the VSO ENews, with an EXCLUSIVE 10% pre-sale discount available until Sunday, March 3rd!

Pre-Sale begins Tuesday, February 26th at 9am. To access your EXCLUSIVE 10% pre-sale discount for up to four (4) tickets, please enter the following promotional code when you go to order your tickets: fantasy1

[freakshow]

I saw this a couple years ago as well, and it was fantastic!

[seto604]

do you know how much it would cost?

[SB7]

Sweet! Will definitely try to make it.
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[Energy]

How much are tickets to this event?

[SB7]

How much are tickets to this event?

I asked my friend who went a couple years ago and she said it was around 60$

[nabs]

I went to VGL a few months ago, it was pretty cool. Will consider going to this, I've only heard great things about this.

[rageguy]

I went to the one a few years ago. Solid entertainment right there. I will not hesitate to go again (and I will). Don't need to pay a lot for front seating. Even the back is good enough.

[SB7]

I'm assuming that there is the standard dress code (formal/semi formal) at these events? Just curious to know if that's mandatory, because I also assume that there are going to be people cosplaying haha.

[Presto]

Presale is on. I managed to get a couple pairs of tickets on the 3rd and 4th row Orchestra.

[Glove]

is there a confirmed playlist?

I would go if certan songs were to be played,

one winged angel and terra's theme to be the main ones

[Presto]

How much are tickets to this event?

61.25 or something after the 10% presale discount.

[Retrac]

It was awesome last time around. Gonna try to drag the gf to it.
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[SB7]

Asked around and have gotten a lot of interest from my friends/family.

Going to be pre-ordering around 8-10 tickets by Friday... My question to those who have been before is whether or not spending the extra 25$ is worth it to go from A Row to C row? Are the acoustics better if you spend the extra dough? Or is it just mainly to get a better view of the orchestra?

[Retrac]

I bought 2 tickets at $50 each, the promo code didn't seem to work

[SkinnyPupp]

Fuck I wish they'd come here... I swear I would cry if I heard some of the FFVI music live :tears:

[Presto]

Fuck I wish they'd come here... I swear I would cry if I heard some of the FFVI music live :tears:

FFIV was quite evident the last time we went. I, especially, remember that they did the opera scene with Draco and Maria! It was awesome.

[SkinnyPupp]

I have every copy of that soundtrack I could get... OST, Orchestra, and solo piano. :tears:

[EmperorIS]

I went to the one last year...

my girlfriend got scared during the sing a long to one winged angel...
she thought she was in a cult

[SB7]

Just got my tickets! Pretty excited :)

Right Side Orchestra
Seat(s): Row 16 Seat 65, Row 16 Seat 64, Row 16 Seat 63

[SB7]

Wow that was a great show, can't wait to see it again when they come back in a few years hopefully. Anyone get pictures with the cosplayers this year?

[Presto]

I saw a few Clouds, and White and Black mages. Great show! I hoped for a 2nd encore, but the conductor looked like he was gonna pass out. :) I brought my 3DS along and got 35 street passes, too. :D

[Matlock]

Oh wow, damn I didn't know about this.

[bbbj]

Fuck I wish they'd come here... I swear I would cry if I heard some of the FFVI music live :tears:

Distant Worlds: Hong Kong, China (http://www.ffdistantworlds.com/component/ohanah/distant-worlds-hong-kong-china)

July 27 and 28 at Asia World Expo!

Cheapest ticket is 680 in section D.... I've never been to Asia World Expo before... can anyone comment on how the venue or how far back these section D seats are?

[BBMme]

hmmm I might have to consider watching it next year. My friends said it was pretty epic

[Presto]

^^
Be sure to sign up for the VSO Newsletter (https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/forms/enews/). This'll get you notification of the next Distant Worlds event. This last time, they gave 10% off on the pre-sale tickets.

My absolute favorite in the series is FFVI, and they give a lot of love to it. This time, they did Dancing Mad, done the only way it can be done: with a orchestra, choir, and organist:
Distant Worlds II: Dancing Mad - YouTube

Skinny: They closed with Terra's Theme. I got all :tears:

EDIT: Here's the setlist:

[SB7]

Wish I took more pics. No one saw that pretty good looking Lightning around during the intermission?

http://i.imgur.com/7GZV4wB.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/kYTUNlw.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/BQLCACS.jpg?1

[rageguy]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417909_10151377687001231_2116666073_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397806_562311400457878_184633260_n.jpg

You mean that Lightning. You're welcome.