Christopher Morrow

Superstition ain't the way

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@TBYSTweet What a terrible video

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@MorePerfectUS Guy who helped create this limited supply complains about the limited supply

[MSI UK @MSI__UK]

Easter Week Surprises 🐣
Giveaway extended until 12 April!
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🎁 MSI Beyond Reflex QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Giveaway 🎁
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How to enter:
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#MSIUK #Gamingmonitor #Giveaway #WIN #FPSGaming #PCGaming

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

🚨New prints available!!🚨

@EllenMcLain and @johnpatricklowr have generously donated prints of their @valvesoftware characters in aid of @mndassoc - they can be purchased on our Tiltify (see below!)

The signed prints can be seen on our stream on Dec 11 at 7pm GMT #MND #GameOver

[Ellen McLain @EllenMcLain]

We’ll be live at 11:00 AM Pacific time Thursday! Join us!

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

🚨 Special Stream 🚨

The wonderful @EllenMcLain and @johnpatricklowr will join us to chat @valvesoftware, voice acting, and #vgm!

When: Thu Dec 11 @ 7pm GMT / 11am PST
Where: IVGO Twitch

See 👇
#MND #GameOver #Portal #Dota2 #TF2 #HalfLife

[Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults @Pathfinder_AV]

🎉 Giveaway Time! 🥳

Enter now to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and uncover epic treasure on your very own Steam Deck.

🔗 Spread word of Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults for a chance to win:  https://t.co/Ia5VG4b7La

⏳ Competition ends 31st October!

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@KingSatine @elonmusk Tell me how to cook spaghetti

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@realDonaldTrump The United States of Russia is proceeding beautifully as per Putin's instructions. Continue to lie and bootlick, Reagan is rolling in his grave and this is the biggest betrayal in American history.

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@Tomnotjerry121 @GawroskiT @realDonaldTrump The thirteen colonies and its effects have been a disaster to this world, cus it spawned inbred cucks like you

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@elonmusk Like a good Putin bootlicker you are, you advocate to end the war no matter how it's done under the false guise of empathy. You and your First Lady blame Ukraine for starting the war and you continue to allow the Russian undermining of American democracy. You both disgust me.

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@GermanStrands No

[MSI UK @MSI__UK]

🎉 Discover the Kingdom this October 🎮

Ready to experience Metaphor: ReFantazio like never before?

We've teamed up with @Atlus_West for an epic giveaway, including an MPG 271QPX QD-OLED monitor, Metaphor: ReFantazio Xbox & PC Game Code, and Exclusive Tote Bags!

Enter on Gleam now 👉 https://t.co/Wr2tToLTV4

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1 x MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
1 x Xbox & PC Game Code
1 x Metaphor: ReFantazio Exclusive Tote Bag

🎁 RUNNERS UP
14 x Metaphor: ReFantazio Exclusive Tote Bags

T&Cs
UK & Ireland Only!
Winners Must respond Within 48 hours to claim their Prize or another Winner will be picked.

Ends October 11th @ 18:00 BST

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

🔥Want a free code for @finalfantasyxvi?🔥

🔥Or maybe the soundtrack by Masayoshi Soken?🔥

One winner will be drawn on 18/10, and one runner up receives the OST!

How to enter:
🎮 Follow us
🎮 RT this
🎮 Ends Oct 18 | 5:00 PM BST

More info below!
#FF16 #FFXVI #finalfantasy

[Christopher Morrow @CAMorrow_96]

@IVGOrch @atelierjoshua

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

Jill Warrick is one of our favourite characters from #FF16, and My Star is a gorgeous theme to match by @SOKENsquareenix, with superb vocals by @Amanda_Achen 🎤

Please enjoy @reaperkween singing her heart out at our last concert! Full video soon...

@SquareEnix @finalfantasyxvi

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

Our full arrangement of this incredible music can be heard here https://t.co/OBTdHqiGDV

All of our love and appreciation to @SOKENsquareenix and the team for music that will stay with us forever ❤️

Keep an eye out later for details of a giveaway of #FF16 and the soundtrack!

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

We completely agree with @garysnowpatrol. The Arts have been suffering for many years, with budgets continually decreased by short-sighted governments.

This is a much longer post than we usually write and will apply to the arts as a whole, not just music, but the latter is our focus. Fair warning, I am not a writer and I do not have an editor.

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The value of the arts to society cannot be easily itemised on a spreadsheet. Since before the pandemic, extra-curricular activities have been reduced, budgets to arts organisations have been taken away, and activity in the sector is shrinking, not growing.

Late-stage capitalism has a stranglehold on society and everything is judged by the bottom line (I can sense the voice of @BrennanLM brewing while writing this). Companies are laying off while recording record profits. Operas and Ballets are dropping live music in favour of recorded tracks from cheaper locations. Live events are dwindling and the ticket prices are growing to an amount that most cannot afford.

Music has an indirect benefit to our lives that is hard to quantify. There are many careers that require creative thinking - this author happens to be a software engineer - and encouraging participation in the Arts actually increases the value of a society's "useful" output (as judged by capitalism...). A society that fails to invest in the arts will later ask why other areas are declining.

Aside from that though, music brings us joy. It needs no further reason to exist. What are we on this planet for, if not to find the things that bring us and others happiness?

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Running an arts organisation takes tremendous effort and energy. More often than not, this is given freely by volunteers - volunteers who are passionate about video game music. There is intrinsic value in what they do, and it enriches the lives of us as volunteers as well as audiences who we bring the music to. We are privileged to have so many willing to be involved.

We have also been privileged to be supported by so many awesome people in the games industry. From @SamanthaBeart for graciously hosting our last event, to @The_Ben_Starr who introduced our Final Fantasy performance. @larianstudios, @lukekarmali, @Borislav_Slavov, @Bethesda_UK, @Markisskill and @InonZur who so willingly gave us access to their amazing music. Everyone in the group is tremendously grateful to you all.

The IVGO exists to connect musicians and audiences with incredible video game music in an orchestral setting. This music is modern, dynamic, and exciting! I firmly believe if Mozart or Beethoven were composing today, they would be composing for video games. They would also likely find it difficult to obtain funding.

Seeing our musicians go from "I haven't played since school" to standing on stage in front of a crowd of hundreds or thousands brings us immense joy. There is no better reason than that to invest in the Arts.

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We call on @gordonlyons1 to be our champion for the NI Arts Sector. Once it's gone, it'll be too late. This local community orchestra is here if you ever want to attend a rehearsal and see what we do - that invite is open to any @ArtsCouncilNI representatives as well! We do this with or without money - we do this for joy.

If you read this far, thank you! Continue supporting local arts, and video game music ❤️🎮

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

🚨New Video!🚨

Last year, we collaborated with @PlayStationUK to create a medley of themes in aid of @PrincesTrust - now you can watch our live performance from @Glasgowin2024, introduced by our amazing host @SamanthaBeart!

https://t.co/lc71fWTDlw

🧵more info below!

[Irish Video Game Orchestra ➡️Bluesky🦋 @IVGOrch]

Third is the main theme from #TheLastOfUs by @santaolallaok - performed on guitar by @CAMorrow_96. Thanks here to @Naughty_Dog!