Vodafone, a telecommunications company, was off of my radar until an endearing video crossed my path on Facebook today. Vodafone Firsts is part of a global brand program, led by social media, that aims to inspire people to do things for the very first time. Vodafone's strategy seems to be working. In the following video, An and Ria, two elderly women, take their very first plane trip together to Barcelona. It is well worth taking 10 minutes to watch it! The video also does a good job of showing how the women approach using newer technologies, such as a tablet/video phone -- and a VR flight simulator to prepare for the flight. An & Ria's First Flight
In the following video, Neil Harbisson uses technology to create a concert that is based on the transformation of color into music. The interesting thing is that Neil is color-blind and has a "cyborg" apparatus that interprets colors for him by converting them into music/sounds. Vodafone provided him with an amazing creative opportunity. For more videos and behind-the-scenes information, see the full story on the Vodafone Firsts site, and also the TED Talk video on this post.
Neil Harbisson's First Color Conducted Concert Trailer
Video game music is in the background of life in the lives of many people, and might be the "comfort food" music of the younger generations, given the number of hours videos are played homes in the U.S.
VIDEO GAMES LIVE will be performed in conjunction with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 7:30 PM at Ovens Auditorium. I'll be there!
"Video Games Live! is a multimedia concert experience featuring the best music and exclusive synchronized video clips from the most popular games from the beginning of video gaming to the present. Performed with the Charlotte Symphony, the show combines exclusive video footage and music arrangements with synchronized lighting, solo performers, stage show production, special FX, electronic percussionists, and unique interactive segments.
Whether it’s the power and passion of the more recent blockbusters or the excitement of remembering the sentimental classics, it will truly be a special night to remember for the entire family." -Charlotte Symphony Orchestra website
Information about VIDEO GAMES LIVE from the "About" page of the website:
Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience!
This is a concert event put on by the video game industry to help encourage and support the culture and art that video games have become. Video Games Live™ bridges a gap for entertainment by exposing new generations of music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience while also providing a completely new and unique experience for families and/or non-gamers. The show is heralded and enjoyed by the entire family. It's the power & emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the excitement and energy of a rock concert and the technology and interactivity of a video game all completely synchronized to amazing cutting edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and special on-stage interactive segments with the audience.
If you or someone you know is into video games you won't want to miss this highly acclaimed one-of-a-kind concert experience. Or maybe you are looking for something cultural and exciting that the whole family will enjoy? Video Games Live™ is not just a concert, but a celebration of the entire video game industry that people of all ages will adore.
Video Games Live™ is created and produced by industry veteran and world famous video game composer Tommy Tallarico.
Video Games Live™ features the best music and exclusive synchronized video clips from the most popular games from the beginning of video gaming to the present. Game franchises include:
Mario™ Zelda™ Halo® Final Fantasy® Warcraft® StarCraft® Diablo® Sonic™ Metal Gear Solid® Kingdom Hearts Chrono Trigger™ Chrono Cross™ Mega Man™ Myst® Tron Castlevania® Metroid® Interactive Frogger Interactive Space Invaders Interactive Guitar Hero™ Interactive Donkey Kong™ Medal of Honor™ God of War™ BioShock™ Civilization IV Tomb Raider® Beyond Good & Evil™ Advent Rising EverQuest® II Mass Effect™ Shadow of the Colossus Silent Hill™ Crysis® Monkey Island Earthworm Jim End of Nations™ Afrika™ Assassin's Creed™ II Uncharted™ II Portal™ Lair Conan Command & Conquer: Red Alert Headhunter Splinter Cell® Ghost Recon™ Rainbow Six® Jade Empire Contra OutRun Gears of War Need For Speed®: Undercover Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ Classic Arcade Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong® to Donkey Kong® including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Tetris, Duck Hunt, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Gauntlet, Punch-Out, OutRun and MANY MORE!"
