RED BULL WOLOLO: LONDINIUM – ARRANGING THE EPIC SOUNDTRACK FOR A 63-PIECE ORCHESTRA
We are incredibly proud to have provided the orchestra arrangements for the original soundtracks performed live at Red Bull Wololo: Londinium, the monumental Age of Empires tournament!
Recently, the sold-out Royal Albert Hall in London set the stage for one of the most spectacular esports events in RTS history: Red Bull Wololo: Londinium.
Gathering the world’s top players for epic clashes in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV, the tournament was an unforgettable celebration of strategy, history, and community. But an event of this grand scale required an equally grand sound. That’s where our team came in.
To elevate the atmosphere of the grand finals, Dynamedion was tasked with creating the orchestra arrangements for the original Age of Empires soundtracks. We translated the beloved scores of the games into full symphonic works specifically tailored to be performed live by the London Contemporary Orchestra and additional soloists including the famous organ located in the Royal Albert Hall.
Hearing the iconic, legendary themes fill the historic venue, perfectly accompanying the on-screen castle sieges and the roaring cheers of the crowd, was a truly breathtaking experience. Writing for such a large ensemble meant we could fully utilize the sweeping brass and thundering percussion that the Age of Empires universe is known for, bringing a cinematic weight to the live esports broadcast.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Adapting beloved game music for a massive live ensemble presents its own unique set of creative challenges and thrilling moments.
Christian Wirtz: “It was an exciting experience creating these arrangements. Our work was in close collaboration with the wonderful team at WeAreCollider. Ensuring every step was taken to ensure a flawless preparation leading up to the rehearsals and of course the big live performance. The orchestra setup was specifically chosen to fit the diverse instrument settings across all Age of Empires titles. We arranged music from Age of Empires 1,2 and 4. As well as a Wololo campaign track and even a RedBull commercial. All within a short period of time. I am very proud of our incredible team. And it was a special gift for me to be able to arrange music for the grand organ in the Royal Albert Hall in London.“
It is always an honor to bridge the gap between competitive gaming and traditional orchestral music. Congratulations to all the competitors, including the incredible champions of the night, and a huge thank you to Red Bull and the event organizers for letting Dynamedion be a part of this historic event!
Arrangements by: Christian Wirtz, Alexander Röder, Matthias Wolf
Orchestration: David Christiansen
Pro Tools Live Preparation: Christian Wirtz
Are you also interested in working together with Dynamedion? Check out our services and tell us more about your project!
