When it came to picking a Pokémon in Professor Oak’s laboratory, fans seemed to almost unanimously applaud at the player character’s decision of Charmander. This was followed by the Pallet Town theme, a very sweet piece that captured the feeling of naivety a player has when they’re just getting started on their Pokémon journey. I also shared the audience’s laughter when the footage gave the utmost in fan service by way of the classic “I like shorts!” line from the Route 3 “Youngster” Pokémon trainer. The crowd seemed to cheer even louder with each new title in the series, particularly for Pokémon X and Y. While a part of me still struggled with the idea of fans shrieking in approval every time something interesting happened onscreen, I couldn’t fault their excitement for the opening piece, Pokémon Red and Blue’s “Title Screen,” was accompanied by a scroll-through of every handheld Pokémon game’s respective title screen. Through the well-choreographed gameplay and cutscene footage, I was able to get the overall gist of the stories of all the games I had missed out on.
Nevertheless, my knowledge of Zelda far outweighs that of Pokémon, so I immediately appreciated how helpful the visuals proved to be here. The visuals used in The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses proved to be a fantastic way of complementing the music. As opposed to producer Jeron Moore or orchestrator Chad Seiter introducing each arrangement, the display hovering above the orchestra would introduce them. Each Pokémon game was represented by three pieces each, with the exception of Pokémon Black & White Version 2, which was not included, and Pokémon X & Y, which featured five arrangements. If you’re familiar with the Zelda Symphony concerts, the format here is somewhat similar, albeit with some very noticeable changes. But not before humorously tossing an inflated pokéball over to one of the attendees in the front row while exclaiming “Philadelphia, I choose you!” The lights grew dim, the audience cheered and conductor Susie Seiter, a returning member of the Zelda Symphony, appeared on-stage to start the show. It wasn’t long before the 79-piece Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia filed onto the stage. And yes, a lot of people (myself included) intentionally yelled out “It’s Pikachu!” at every instance. Upon entering the amphitheater, I was treated to a booming chorus of Pokémon fans bellowing out Pokémon names in response to the on-stage display, which projected several rounds of “Who’s that Pokémon?” for everyone’s entertainment. and some dabbling in Pokémon Diamond and HeartGold in college.
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My mind immediately hearkened back to those wistful days of my youth that were full of endless Pokémon Blue playthroughs. Aside from that, the majority of my exposure to the franchise came through the anime, trading cards, Super Smash Bros. My 3DS XL immediately started tagging random individuals like crazy as I marveled at some of the impressive and colorful cosplays.
I entered the Mann Center in Philadelphia, which had also been home to my very first The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses show two years ago, and assimilated into the thicket of Pokémon fans that ranged from kids to middle-aged folk. With the help of a few guest arrangers, including Jake “virt” Kaufman ( Shovel Knight, Double Dragon Neon) and Andrew “zircon” Aversa ( SoulCalibur V, OverClocked ReMix), Moore and Seiter have crafted a show that encapsulates Pokémon’s legacy into an enjoyable 80+ minute package.
Yes, that means no Pokémon Snap representation here. The end result is a new symphonic concert that celebrates Pokémon’s handheld gaming history.
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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses series of concerts proved to be a massive success, so it seemed only fitting that producer Jeron Moore and orchestrator Chad Seiter were given the chance to tackle another revered Nintendo franchise. Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions: Philadelphia, September 2014Īs someone who had long fallen out of touch with the Pokémon series, Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions has managed to reignite that youthful spark with a fearsome jolt of wonderfully crafted orchestral arrangements.
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