The String Arcade is a well-curated collection of music arranged for string quartet by Dren McDonald (Ghost Recon Commander, Ravenwood Fair) and Jason Poss (Lord of the Rings film trilogy, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King). The arrangements go far beyond chamber music emulations of the original themes, with each piece creatively interpreted, embellished, and reimagined to capture emotions evoked by the games. In conceiving the project, McDonald was inspired by John Lurie's Stranger Than Paradise film soundtrack (1984), which featured a moody, string quartet score.
Besides giving gamers a new way to enjoy beloved
classics, The String Arcade is also poised to inspire young musicians
to pick up a violin, viola, or cello. Several tracks were specifically chosen
from games popular among kids, and all album proceeds will be donated to the
Alameda Music Project (http://www.alamedamusicproject.org),
a tuition-free K-5 after-school program launching in September.
About The Music
The String Arcade's 15 original
arrangements (plus 2 CD bonus tracks) were inspired by games from Galaga to Minecraft and performed by local musicians, with a special
appearance by the Boston-based Videri String Quartet. One preview track,
Plants Vs. Zombies' "Grasswalk," has been released as a free digital
download: https://soundcloud.com/dren-mcdonald/plants-vs-zombies-from-the
The
String Arcade digital download can be ordered on iTunes for $9.99 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-string-arcade/id805763356
The CD version, which includes two bonus tracks not
included with the digital download, can be preordered from BandCamp for $9.99
(regularly $11.99): http://thestringarcade.bandcamp.com
MY REVIEW
Ok First off I do not usually listen to this kind of music and I am not really a fan of this kind of music but I really liked these tracks. I guess maybe because I am a gamer. If you aren't a gamer you might not really like this but I thought it was well done.
I give this 4 out of 5
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