Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Title: Phoenix Shrine
Game: Palia
Composer: Steffen Schmidt
Arranger: Theresa Menna
According to Palian mythology, Embra is the deity and creator of Humans. Also known as the Great Phoenix, she was thought to have died after Human civilization collapsed thousands of years ago. However, Humans have begun mysteriously reemerging into the world, leaving the modern Majiri and Grimalkin citizens of Palia to wonder how and why. The Phoenix Shrine is where Humans materialize upon reappearing. Located behind the glistening Phoenix Falls and buried amongst the cavernous ruins of ancient Human civilization, ethereal choral music evokes the quiet majesty of this place and the somber history of Embra and her people. The shrine is sacred, but its true meaning has been lost to time.
Full program from this concert:
umd.gamersymphony.org/docs/concert_programs/FL24%20GSO_Winter_MAIN!!2025.pdf
This piece was performed at our Fall 2024 Concert in Dekelboum Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!
Official Website: umd.gamersymphony.org
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Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Antonino d'Urzo.
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 140+ musicians, including a full choir. Since our establishment in 2005, we have strived to promote video game music as an art form and to continue bringing video game worlds to life through orchestral arrangements - almost all of which are created by our own members.
For more information, visit umd.gamersymphony.org
Title: Phoenix Shrine
Game: Palia
Composer: Steffen Schmidt
Arranger: Theresa Menna
According to Palian mythology, Embra is the deity and creator of Humans. Also known as the Great Phoenix, she was thought to have died after Human civilization collapsed thousands of years ago. However, Humans have begun mysteriously reemerging into the world, leaving the modern Majiri and Grimalkin citizens of Palia to wonder how and why. The Phoenix Shrine is where Humans materialize upon reappearing. Located behind the glistening Phoenix Falls and buried amongst the cavernous ruins of ancient Human civilization, ethereal choral music evokes the quiet majesty of this place and the somber history of Embra and her people. The shrine is sacred, but its true meaning has been lost to time.
Full program from this concert:
umd.gamersymphony.org/docs/concert_programs/FL24%20GSO_Winter_MAIN!!2025.pdf
This piece was performed at our Fall 2024 Concert in Dekelboum Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!
Official Website: umd.gamersymphony.org
Instagram: instagram.com/gamersymphonyumd
TikTok: tiktok.com/@gamersymphonyumd
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Antonino d'Urzo.
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 140+ musicians, including a full choir. Since our establishment in 2005, we have strived to promote video game music as an art form and to continue bringing video game worlds to life through orchestral arrangements - almost all of which are created by our own members.
For more information, visit umd.gamersymphony.org
