Experience the Power of Video Game Music
Join KMFA Classical 89.5 and Density512 for Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music, an immersive event exploring the artistry of gaming music and its role in the symphonic world. Taking place Friday, March 14, 2025, from 3:00–8:00 PM at KMFA Studios (41 Navasota St., Austin, TX), this one-of-a-kind experience combines live orchestral performances, panel discussions, and interactive gaming showcases featuring renowned composers, game developers, and musicians. This event is open house-style, so attendees are welcome to come and go as they please throughout the day.
Event Schedule
📅 Friday, March 14, 2025
📍 KMFA Studios, 41 Navasota St., Austin, TX
2:30 PM – Doors Open
3:00 PM – Live Concert #1: Exploring Video Game Scores
Virginia Leo - Music from The Baby in Yellow
Ritika Bhattacharjee - RAWR OST
Nick Montopoli - Symphonic Suite from Incarnate
Austin Wintory - Music from ABZÛ
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4:00 PM – Panel: The Future of Video Game Music
Local composers discuss the evolving landscape of video game composition and its growing presence in the symphonic world.
5:00 PM – Behind the Scenes: An Open Recording Session
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process with a special open recording session of The Baby in Yellow, where attendees can witness live orchestral recording and gain insight into how music is brought to life for games.
6:00 PM – Panel: The Creative Process of Walkabout Mini Golf
Hear from Lucas Martell, Creator of Walkabout Mini Golf and CEO of Mighty Coconut, and composer Chris Reyman as they share insights into how music was crafted for their virtual reality game.
7:00 PM – Live Concert #2: Exploring Video Game Scores
A second performance by Density512 featuring newly arranged and world-premiere pieces from video games, performed live.
Yoko Shimomura - "Kingdom Hearts" from Video Games Live
Thomas Yee - Concerto Ludus for Orchestra and Gameboy
Chris Reyman - Suite from Walkabout Mini Golf
Austin Wintory - Music from ABZÛ
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Delphinus Delphis
8:00 PM – Event Ends