Blizzard video games have long been known for two things: their virulently addictive qualities and their impassioned musical scores. So it's no surprise that this year's BlizzCon song contest produced some startlingly brilliant winners (except for the fact that the creators managed to pull themselves away from Azeroth or the Mar Sara Sector long enough to write and record their entries - that IS surprising).
Galt Aureus, a rock duo fronted by Saher Galt won this year's BlizzCon original song contest with a sweeping composition, titled The Queen of Blades, woven of dark, sinister orchestral passages and shining, anthemic choruses. A tumultuous, beautiful piece of music that struck me by its emotional power - this is about a video game? Wow. Here it is in all its glory:
Saturday, October 23, 2010
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