Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Zander Barrow.
Title: Valse Di Fantastica
Game: Final Fantasy XV
Composer: Yoko Shimomura
Arranger: Karan Manku
Featuring: Emily Blake, Minsi Hu, Katriel Kasayan, Ian Wang, Daniel Xing
Final Fantasy XV is a story about many things: four bros in a car, political turmoil, saving the world from eternal night, but, most importantly, the love between childhood friends Noctis and Lunafreya. Their relationship is complicated: as heirs to their respective kingdoms, they shoulder immense burdens far heavier than their own personal desires.
“Valse Di Fantastica” is one of two musical motifs representing Noctis and Lunafreya’s relationship. It plays in many variations throughout the overworld, but only plays in full on the heroes’ journey to Cape Caem, one of the last legs of their journey toward reunion. The waltz’s moving lines and complex ensemble harmonies represent the depth and complexity to Noctis and Lunafreya’s relationship.
Full program from this concert: umd.gamersymphony.org/docs/concert_programs/SP23%20GSO_SP23_SE!!1%20-%20Copy.pdf
This piece was performed at our Spring 2023 Small Ensemble Concert in Gildenhorn Recital 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
Facebook: facebook.com/GamerSymphony
Twitter: twitter.com/GamerSymphony
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 120+ 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
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Zander Barrow.
Title: Valse Di Fantastica
Game: Final Fantasy XV
Composer: Yoko Shimomura
Arranger: Karan Manku
Featuring: Emily Blake, Minsi Hu, Katriel Kasayan, Ian Wang, Daniel Xing
Final Fantasy XV is a story about many things: four bros in a car, political turmoil, saving the world from eternal night, but, most importantly, the love between childhood friends Noctis and Lunafreya. Their relationship is complicated: as heirs to their respective kingdoms, they shoulder immense burdens far heavier than their own personal desires.
“Valse Di Fantastica” is one of two musical motifs representing Noctis and Lunafreya’s relationship. It plays in many variations throughout the overworld, but only plays in full on the heroes’ journey to Cape Caem, one of the last legs of their journey toward reunion. The waltz’s moving lines and complex ensemble harmonies represent the depth and complexity to Noctis and Lunafreya’s relationship.
Full program from this concert: umd.gamersymphony.org/docs/concert_programs/SP23%20GSO_SP23_SE!!1%20-%20Copy.pdf
This piece was performed at our Spring 2023 Small Ensemble Concert in Gildenhorn Recital 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
Facebook: facebook.com/GamerSymphony
Twitter: twitter.com/GamerSymphony
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 120+ 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
