The day finally came! Armed with my digital camera for the occasion, I've joined my friend at the nearest Metro. Oh god! I was not in shape.Glad I was, and my back too, when we sited down. Nonetheless, all of this pain of walking to get there was worth it... The show was a blast! Jack was magnificent at conducting the orchestra and the choir. Tommy wielded the guitar like it was an extension of himself, especially while playing "One Winged Angel" of The Black Mages. Lets not forget The Video Game Pianist aka Martin Leung, who gave a brilliant performance, and blindfolded too!
Every acts of the show was well played out. The mix of music, video, on-stage acting, interactive games was dead on spot. Even the loading screen at the start of the concert and at the intermission was an awesome touch. One particular memory that stayed with me was when Tommy invited some spectators on stage to play the Interactive Frogger, on a really big screen, while having the orchestra playing the theme, adjusting the tempo to the action on screen. All of that in real time! That best part was when Tommy commented on how fun it would be to have a real live orchestra playing in are living while we are playing our games.
Tommy Tallarico and MeAfter the show, Tommy and his gang were available to signed autographs and for some photo shoots. A lot of attendees took the time to photograph some of those how cosplayed for the event. There was even a general vote on the best cosplay before the show started. The winner was... Sheik! I have to give a thumb up to all of them. I know it can take quite a while to complete one of those costume. BRAVO!
The Cosplay Contest Winner... SheikIf you are a VGM fan, give yourself the courtesy of going to this show. You won't regret it. As for me, I'm just wanting for Tommy and crew to come back to Montréal for an encore.
