Orchestral Video Game Suite

[Brian]

Hello everyone. Sirus and vgmfreak both contacted me, and I said I would help out with this project some time in mid-may. Well here I am. Though I don't know where to start, but first I need to hire some people. Tip: Always start a theme that's well-known and end it with that same theme. In this case it's Mario's theme.

Summarizing from vgmfreak's hierarchy. Master Orchestrators are in charge of overseeing the entire project. Co-Master orchestrators are in charge of overseeing a section of the project (ei. Mario's theme, the legend of zelda main theme, etc.); please stick to one theme. Arrangers are servants to the co-master orchestrator and master orchestrator. All you do is listen to what the higher-ups say and arrange, but do stick to one theme. Instrumental specialist are in charge of checking for notation errors in their field; you don't have to stick to one theme and may work together with the arrangers. Advisors are the master orchestrator's assistants. Keen ears and the ability to pay attention to detail is key for this position. Lastly, anyone including everyone within the hierarchy can suggest any theme they like.

Master Orchestrator: Megan and Brian
      Advisors:
Co-Master Orchestrator:
Arrangers:

Instrumental Specialist
Woodwind:
Brass: Daniel
Strings: Devin, Leo
Percussion:
Choir:
Keyboard:
Plucked Strings:

When suggesting a theme, please state what key signature it's in (major or minor?) and what tempo approximately. Also state what your real name is.

Edit: Before I begin. I need to know how big are your orchestras?

[random_goldfish]

Whoot Whoot! Master Orchestrating string master in the house!

And welcome Brian!

[Brian]

Glad you could join. Now waiting for others. I'll work on the Mario theme first thing.

In the meantime go over this list everyone List of top-selling games or List of franchise games. If it is not in the list, then you may suggest a game. Since I don't play every game in the world, I want you to select the main themes of several games. The main themes are first priority since it is very recognizable. Remember to choose a main theme that represents the franchise, not the game itself. We're doing it for the audience who aren't familiar with video game music.

For those who are unfamiliar with orchestrating or just unsure, check this link out. http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=77

[random_goldfish]

I can do the Zelda theme. (Oh yeah....totally called it)

[Brian]

So what are your plans when you arrange LoZ main theme? You need to remix it by attaching "variations" of those themes after the main theme such as the overworld from majora's mask in minor, the overworld theme from link's awakening, and Tal Tal heights for example. All these songs are very much related and is easy to transition and connect. Be careful not to arrange the whole thing of the main theme since we want to save time for the other themes.

The Super Smash Bros. franchise does a well job in remixing and connecting songs together. Try listening to a couple of LoZ songs from there.

[random_goldfish]

I was thinking of blending various overworld themes and Zelda's lullaby theme which should be nice since Zelda music tends to stay in A minor...it will be nice...oh boy...this will rock out loud. ^_^

Smash Bros. does do a very nice job with their music.

[MetroidHunter26]

I shall help in the Brass! after all I am a trumpet player. So sign me up! I'll do Metroid!

[HugoMeister]

Well, you said Sirus was helping, but I could oversee the string parts. Like the string instrument specialist. I'm good at looking for mistakes. Sirus can do the actual arranging parts, (as could I if you need me to) and I could look over them for mistakes.

Oh, and this needs an Animal Crossing song! Go K.K. Rider ftw!

[killers4793]

is this the same as the great melody cause that is the one i have asked to be written

[random_goldfish]

No. no...it's not the same.

[Brian]

Metroid will oversee the brasses and be co-master orchestrator of Metroid. Hugomeister will oversee the strings (waiting for a reply from sirus...). Please state your real names. I don't want the conductor or the teacher to be seeing someone's name as metroidhunter26 or hugomeister

Here's an arrangement I did way back. http://files.filefront.com/Dark+Overworldmp3/;9956314;/fileinfo.html. You'll get an idea how it will sound as the final product.

[random_goldfish]

My name is Megan Murphy...Whoot, Irish pride! I am a violin and a flute player both in Irish and classical styles I also play viola, saxophone, and mandolin...sorry...I'm so use to telling something about myself in my intro. ^_^

[HugoMeister]

Well, seeing as everyone on NSM will see the final product anyway, might as well come out with my name.

I be Devin Kovic. w00t German heritage.

[killers4793]

i want to help on strings tell me wat song and ill do it and my name is david greene

[random_goldfish]

Yay! Now I can steal your identity! (Kidding, duh, haha.)

We need to disscuss how we're going to organize this.

Also...here's a recent arrangement of mine if anyone wants to know what I'm bringing to the table.
http://www.mediafire.com/?dggeonznled