8-Bit Symphony Unofficial Bootleg compilation from Jason Moon and others.
5th July 2019: 8-Bit Symphony applies for registered charity status, with the goal of encouraging live performance of 8-bit music, with a special emphasis on the orchestral tracks featured in the first concert, and preserving 8-Bit music through protecting the publishing rights of 8-bit musicians for future generations.
15th June 2019: 8-Bit Symphony's first Concert (hopefully, the first of many) premiered to great acclaim on the 15th June 2019, Hull City Hall, in the presence of BBC's "The One Show".
Presented by Hull College Group, C64Audio.com and the Hull Philharmonic, it was masterfully conducted by Robin Tait.
Showcasing 17 brand new epic orchestrations for full symphony orchestra, it was a world premiere of epic, sweeping arrangements of 8-bit game music played by the HPO with a background of IMMERSIVE 8-bit visuals and game footage, entrancing young and old alike.
With Rob Hubbard as musical director and a stellar guest list including Paul Norman, this was an unmissable one-night-only experience that will moved the audience: and not only the retro fans, it proved unforgettable for young and old alike. .
What was in the concert?
First half: Imagine Ocean (Comic Bakery, Ocean Loader, Rambo), Green Beret/Rush 'n' Attack, W.A.R., William Wobbler, Forbidden Forest and Beyond, Kentilla, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Flash Gordon, Barbarillax (Barbarian 2/Parallax High Score)
Second Half: International Karate, Aztec Challenge, Last Ninja(R) Wastelands, Monty on the Run High Score, Firelord, Trap, Monty on the Run, Stifflip and Co.
For more, click here!
or...
Refresh your memories of the games with our 8-Bit Symphony YouTube video gallery playlist.
15th June 2019: 8-Bit Symphony's first Concert (hopefully, the first of many) premiered to great acclaim on the 15th June 2019, Hull City Hall, in the presence of BBC's "The One Show".
Presented by Hull College Group, C64Audio.com and the Hull Philharmonic, it was masterfully conducted by Robin Tait.
Showcasing 17 brand new epic orchestrations for full symphony orchestra, it was a world premiere of epic, sweeping arrangements of 8-bit game music played by the HPO with a background of IMMERSIVE 8-bit visuals and game footage, entrancing young and old alike.
With Rob Hubbard as musical director and a stellar guest list including Paul Norman, this was an unmissable one-night-only experience that will moved the audience: and not only the retro fans, it proved unforgettable for young and old alike. .
What was in the concert?
First half: Imagine Ocean (Comic Bakery, Ocean Loader, Rambo), Green Beret/Rush 'n' Attack, W.A.R., William Wobbler, Forbidden Forest and Beyond, Kentilla, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Flash Gordon, Barbarillax (Barbarian 2/Parallax High Score)
Second Half: International Karate, Aztec Challenge, Last Ninja(R) Wastelands, Monty on the Run High Score, Firelord, Trap, Monty on the Run, Stifflip and Co.
For more, click here!
or...
Refresh your memories of the games with our 8-Bit Symphony YouTube video gallery playlist.
Teasers, trailers and previews
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Refresh your memories with this YouTube playlist!
WORLD CLASS MUSIC
Melody-driven, epic music that you won't believe comes from a humble three-voice sound chip. The secret? The composers. They worked hard to put as much musical quality and imagination into their work as any contemporary composer. And now: it's clear for everyone to hear. These orchestrations are truly world-class, and a great example of the lost and forgotten treasure we're preserving and promoting.
Even better: the most prolific composer and arranger in this concert, Dr. Rob Hubbard, is a Hull native!
Even better: the most prolific composer and arranger in this concert, Dr. Rob Hubbard, is a Hull native!
WHO WAS BEHIND 8-BIT SYMPHONY'S FIRST CONCERT?
C64AUDIO.COM
Formed in 1997 to protect, preserve and promote Commodore 64 music (and later, other chipmusic), we have been instrumental in pushing forward the boundaries of what can be done to celebrate the genius of 8-bit music and bring it to wider audiences. |
HULL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra has been a major feature in the city's cultural landscape for over 130 years. Today the orchestra has more than 80 members drawn from local professional and amateur musicians. |
HULL COLLEGE GROUP
Hull College Group is one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the country, offering over 1000 courses to over 26,000 students every year. Projects such as 8-Bit Symphony represent a chance to keep Hull a creatively vibrant and vital city. |