Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert is an ongoing concert tour delivering Jeremy Zuckerman's musical score for the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008) performed by an orchestral ensemble. The concert is produced by Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla.
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| Start date | January 21, 2024 |
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Background
editIn July 2023, Nickelodeon and Republic Records announced that they will be releasing the soundtrack for the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008), featuring an expanded score by series composer Jeremy Zuckerman.[1] In October 2023, Nickelodeon and GEA Live announced Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, an ongoing concert tour featuring Zuckerman's expanded score.[2] The tour was initially announced for four dates and locations in the UK, US, and France.[2] Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert premiered in London, England on January 21, 2024 and was attended series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.[2][3] That same month, it was announced that the concert series would expand into a 100-city world tour, covering locations in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific beginning in September 2024.[4][5]
Show synopsis
editThe concert runs for over two hours and the music is performed by an orchestral ensemble, while several moments from the series are displayed on a large screen.[2] Zuckerman, in assistance with DiMartino, Konietzko, and original editor Jeff Adams expanded the series' score and compositions for the concert.[4] The concert is produced by Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla.[6]
Reception
editJoanna Magill of Radio Times rated gave the concert a 4 out 5 star rating. While she directed some criticism to the audio mixing, she largely felt that it was a "flawless production".[7] Jack Periccos of Music-News.com gave it a 5 out of 5 star rating. He called the concert a "mesmerising symphony of nostalgia and a testament to the enduring impact of this beloved series".[3] Kieran Hurwood of The Beaver gave the concert a 4.5 out of 5 rating. They praised the use of light and integrated visuals to enhance the concert experience, but directed some criticism at the non-chronological order of the series's events presented on the screen.[8]
References
edit- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (July 20, 2023). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Score Gets Vinyl Album Treatment". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Dar, Taimur (October 17, 2023). "Experience the music of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER in concert". The Beat. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Periccos, Jack (January 22, 2024). "Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert". Music-News.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Shafer, Ellise (January 23, 2024). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Concert Series Expands to 100-City World Tour (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "'Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert' Reveals Global Tour Dates". License Global. April 17, 2024. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert Reveals Global Tour Dates" (Press release). Business Wire. April 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Magill, Joanna (January 29, 2024). "Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert review: A must-see for passionate fans". Radio Times. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Hurwood, Kieran (March 6, 2024). "Avatar: the Last Airbender in Concert". The Beaver. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.