There's a Final Fantasy XIV concert arriving in Riyadh this November
Enjoy a two-night symphonic concert featuring over 100 musicians and a special tribute …
There’s something magical about video game music. Not only is it often beautiful, exciting, or catchy in itself, but great game music can feel very personal – reminding you of the wonderful adventures you’ve experienced in your favourite games.
Case in point? The upcoming Echoes of Eorzea: A Decade of Final Fantasy XIV in Symphony hosted by Qiddiya City in collaboration with Square Enix. For the first time in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia will witness a symphonic concert set to take place on Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29 at Princess Nourah University Red Hall in Riyadh.
Eorzea, of course, is the fictional setting of Final Fantasy XIV online. Its unique combination of online camaraderie and catchy compositions makes Eorzea a natural choice for a crowd-pleasing concert event.
Bringing to life a decade of unforgettable music
During the three-hour orchestra concert powered by Qiddiya Gaming, fans will be immersed in the realm of the iconic pieces from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn™ and all expansions leading up to Endwalker™, as well as other notable tracks from the series.
Echoes of Eorzea: A Decade of Final Fantasy XIV in Symphony will be performed live by the world-renowned Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Established in 1911, the ensemble features a full-scale symphonic orchestra with over 100 musicians travelling from Japan, accompanied by a captivating choir and two powerful vocalists, bringing the game’s beloved soundtrack to life.
Video excerpts from the game, with synchronised visual effects and music bringing epic battles, emotional reunions, and spectacular landscapes, will be projected in sync on the theatre’s giant screen for a thrilling and fully immersive experience.
Epic, romantic, adventurous, ambitious, impressive, sophisticated, heart-touching – the music will be everything a Final Fantasy game music is meant to be. It’ll be breathtaking to witness live, along with their related HD video from the game.
You can get a small taste of it in the reel below.
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To celebrate Final Fantasy XIV’s 10th Anniversary, a unique tribute will be held to commemorate the achievements of producer and director Naoki Yoshida and the renowned sound director and composer Masayoshi Soken.
A wonderful concert will not be all you get during the two nights. For all you hardcore fans, there will be a merchandise booth featuring exclusive items and other products shipped directly from Tokyo.
Tickets for the concert are now available via the WeBook website and mobile app. Prices start at SAR150 for the silver category, SAR200 for gold, and SAR500 for the diamond category.
Plus, diamond ticket holders will get the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to meet and greet with the creators behind this beloved game, including Naoki Yoshida, Masayoshi Soken, senior story designer Natsuko Ishikawa, and localisation supervisor Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, as well as to receive a signed poster, a memorable photo, and exclusive VIP perks.
Echoes of Eorzea: A Decade of Final Fantasy XIV in Symphony, Nov 28 & 29, 8pm to 11.45pm (Doors open at 7pm), Princess Nourah University Red Hall, Riyadh. @qiddiyagaming
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