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DENSITY512 & KMFA CLASSICAL 89.5 PRESENT

POWER UP:

THE ART OF VIDEO GAME MUSIC

Friday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. | KMFA

Experience the Power of Video Game Music

Join KMFA Classical 89.5 and Density512 for Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music, an immersive event exploring the artistry of gaming music and its role in the symphonic world. Taking place Friday, March 14, 2025, from 3:00–8:00 PM at KMFA Studios (41 Navasota St., Austin, TX), this one-of-a-kind experience combines live orchestral performances, panel discussions, and interactive gaming showcases featuring renowned composers, game developers, and musicians. This event is open house-style, so attendees are welcome to come and go as they please throughout the day.

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Event Schedule

📅 Friday, March 14, 2025
📍 KMFA Studios, 41 Navasota St., Austin, TX

2:30 PM – Doors Open

Explore interactive gaming exhibits and mingle with composers, musicians, and developers.

3:00 PM – Live Concert #1: Exploring Video Game Scores

• Virginia Leo - Music from The Baby in Yellow
• Ritika Bhattacharjee - RAWR OST
• Nick Montopoli - Symphonic Suite from Incarnate
• Austin Wintory - Music from ABZÛ
  • Balaenoptera musculus
  • Delphinus Delphis

4:00 PM – Panel: The Future of Video Game Music

Local composers discuss the evolving landscape of video game composition and its growing presence in the symphonic world.

• Nick Montopoli
• Thomas Yee
• Ritika Bhattacharjee
• Virginia Leo

5:00 PM – Behind the Scenes: An Open Recording Session

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process with a special open recording session of The Baby in Yellow, where attendees can witness live orchestral recording and gain insight into how music is brought to life for games.

6:00 PM – Panel: The Creative Process of Walkabout Mini Golf 

Hear from Lucas Martell, Creator of Walkabout Mini Golf and CEO of Mighty Coconut, and composer Chris Reyman as they share insights into how music was crafted for their virtual reality game.

7:00 PM – Live Concert #2: Exploring Video Game Scores

A second performance by Density512 featuring newly arranged and world-premiere pieces from video games, performed live.

• Yoko Shimomura - "Kingdom Hearts" from Video Games Live
• Thomas Yee - Concerto Ludus for Orchestra and Gameboy
• Chris Reyman - Suite from Walkabout Mini Golf
• Austin Wintory - Music from ABZÛ
  • Balaenoptera musculus
  • Delphinus Delphis

8:00 PM – Event Ends

*Schedule subject to change.

What to Expect

• Live Orchestral Concert Performances by Density512 with special guests from Panoramic Voices – Enjoy two gaming music concert experiences featuring scores from:

  • Walkabout Mini Golf by Mighty Coconut

  • ABZÛ score by composer Austin Wintory

  • The Baby in Yellow by Austin composer Virginia Leo for Team Terrible

• Engaging Panel Discussions – Hear from top composers and game makers, including:

  • Virginia Leo (The Baby in Yellow)

  • Nick Montopoli (Incarnate)

  • Thomas Yee  (Concerto Ludus for chamber orchestra and Gameboy)

  • Ritika Bhattacharjee (RAWR)

  • Chris Reyman (Walkabout Mini Golf)

• Interactive Gaming Experiences – Explore hands-on exhibits by Mighty Coconut and Team Terrible.

• Networking & Exploration – Connect with composers, musicians, and industry professionals while experiencing the intersection of gaming and classical music.

Why Video Game Music?

Video game music has emerged as a gateway to symphonic music, drawing diverse and younger audiences to orchestral performances. As more symphonies integrate gaming scores into their programming, gaming music continues to establish itself as a vital and respected art form.

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: KMFA Studios, 41 Navasota St., Austin, TX
🎟 Admission: Free for attendees with SXSW credentials* | $10 for other guests

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*Advance registration is encouraged for SXSW attendees. You must show your festival credentials at the door for admittance. 

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Event Details

• Date: Friday, March 14
• Time: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Venue: KMFA Classical 89.5
• Website: https://444313798.planningpod.com/

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free with SXSW Credentials | $10.00 for other guests (Advance Registration Encouraged)

Presenter Details

• Name: Density512

A hotbed of radical creativity, Density512 is a chamber orchestra and new music collective that tells stories through imaginatively curated experiences, amplifies the voices of groundbreaking artists, and cultivates interdisciplinary collaborations.

Hailed as “an Austin [TX] musical performance incubator” (CTX Live Theatre) Density512's live productions – including narrative concerts, opera, ballet, film, sound installation, and more – can be experienced in theaters, concert halls, museums, bars, and art galleries throughout Austin. Density512's film and audio recordings can be found on its new music media and record label DensitySOUND and on Toccata Classics.

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