{"id":418403,"date":"2026-07-30T19:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/418403\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T19:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T19:32:19","slug":"a-free-waterfront-concert-will-celebrate-great-video-game-soundtracks-nbc-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/418403\/","title":{"rendered":"A free waterfront concert will celebrate great video game soundtracks \u2013 NBC Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to Know”Power Up! Games in Concert”Marina del Rey Summer SymphonySaturday, Aug. 17 to 8:30 p.m.Burton Chace ParkMarina del ReyReserve your free spot at this page<\/a>; finding a “festival-style” place to sit around the park is first come, first served<\/p>\n

Pretty much every moment spent in a video game comes with a snazzy sound, a fanciful flow, or a musical flourish that indicates a player is in right in the dramatic middle of a major adventure.<\/p>\n

Selling stuff you picked up but don’t need at the local blacksmith in your fantasy game? Music makes the errand cinematic. Casting a new spell? A mysterious tune adds to the enchantment. Landing with your crew on a new planet? You bet: There will be a cosmic song upping the energy.<\/p>\n

The Marina del Rey Summer Symphony is paying powerful homage to the soundtracks that heighten the flavor and fun of video games at a free concert on the first evening of August.<\/p>\n

No controller is needed to attend; rather, leap, somersault, fly, and ride your trusty familiar, be it an ensorcelled bear or werewolf, in the direction of Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey.<\/p>\n

“Power Up! Games in Concert”<\/a> will pay tribute to the soundtracks of some iconic games during the 90-minute show; listen for World of Warcraft, Sword of the Sea, and Medal of Honor to receive their symphonic due.<\/p>\n

“Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or simply love great music, this thrilling concert promises an evening of adventure, heroism, and unforgettable melodies,” is the stirring word on the event’s site.<\/p>\n

Entry is complimentary, but you’ll want to reserve your spot at this site.<\/a><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that this is an outdoor park venue, and finding a place to plunk down will be very much a “first come, first served” sort of thing.<\/p>\n

You can tie arriving at the concert in a timely manner to how efficiently you move through a game: You don’t delay crossing the huge chasm, entering the castle, or passing through a foreboding gate when you need to move forward in a swift manner.<\/p>\n

So prepare to level up: Find out more about this musical foray into the realm of video games, including some of the soundtracks on the setlist, as well as attending the sure-to-be-popular event, here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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