The 'Journey Live' Interactive Performance Fuses Live Music and Gaming
Rahul Kalvapalle — January 26, 2016 — Tech
References: kickstarter & engadget
Journey Live is an interactive performance event that will see an ensemble of musicians playing music in response to the actions of a group of people playing the PlayStation 3 game Journey.
Set to debut at the Music and Gaming Festival in National Harbor, Maryland on February 20th, Journey Live will feature Journey composer Austin Wintory, who helped create an incredibly unique interactive version of the game's musical score that allows the musicians to mimic the live game play-through. The project first captured eyeballs on Kickstarter, where it was able to attain its fundraising goal of $5,000 in a matter of a couple of hours.
Ultimately, Journey Live is all about the spectacular collision of gaming and live music in the form of an interactive performance that is sure to enthrall one and all.
Set to debut at the Music and Gaming Festival in National Harbor, Maryland on February 20th, Journey Live will feature Journey composer Austin Wintory, who helped create an incredibly unique interactive version of the game's musical score that allows the musicians to mimic the live game play-through. The project first captured eyeballs on Kickstarter, where it was able to attain its fundraising goal of $5,000 in a matter of a couple of hours.
Ultimately, Journey Live is all about the spectacular collision of gaming and live music in the form of an interactive performance that is sure to enthrall one and all.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Music Performances - Opportunity for musicians and gaming companies to collaborate on interactive live performances that respond to gameplay actions.
2. Gamification of Live Music - Opportunity to incorporate gaming elements into live music performances, engaging audiences in a unique and interactive way.
3. Crowdfunding for Music and Gaming Projects - Opportunity to utilize crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to raise funds for innovative music and gaming collaborations.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry can explore new collaborations with gaming companies to create interactive live music experiences.
2. Gaming - Gaming companies can incorporate live music elements into their games to enhance the overall gaming experience.
3. Crowdfunding - Crowdfunding platforms can attract more music and gaming projects seeking funding for unique collaborations and performances.
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