Press Play

Get ready to level up your concert experience with Press Play! Journey through the evolution of video game music, from the iconic 8-bit sounds of the 1980s to the sweeping, cinematic scores of today’s biggest games. These soundtracks are more than just background noise—they’re integral to the worlds we explore, as culturally significant as film scores themselves. Relive the magic of legendary franchises like Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario, alongside modern masterpieces like Hollow Knight and Assassin’s Creed. Experience the unforgettable melodies of Tetris and the adrenaline-pumping action of Call of Duty. The ASO is thrilled to press play on a celebration of gaming’s greatest soundtracks, featuring powerful performances of Nakamura’s *Sonic the Hedgehog Suite*, O’Donnell & Salvatori’s *Halo 3: One Final Effort*, Utada's *Kingdom Hearts* theme, Uematsu’s *Final Fantasy IX* score, Tyler’s *Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Suite*, Larkin’s *Hollow Knight Suite*, Kondo’s iconic *Legend of Zelda* and *Super Mario* themes, Tanka’s unforgettable *Tetris Theme*, and many more thrilling pieces. This is a must-see for gamers and music lovers of all ages!