Last night, we returned to the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms 2023. Conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing, this grand musical event was a deep dive into all our favourite orchestral fantasy and adventure soundtracks from film, television, and gaming.
Catch Up with Last Years BBC Proms:
If you want to catch up with the sounds of last year’s BBC Proms, be sure to read through our dedicated blog post.
What are BBC Proms?
Before we take a look at this year’s celebrations, what exactly is the BBC Proms? The BBC Proms is a huge classical music festival, consisting of several different concerts spread across eight weeks, including the Royal Albert Hall and Proms in the Park.
For the BBC Proms 2023, the 57th event has a focus on fantasy, myths, and legends, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of J. R. R. Tolkein’s death. The classical music pieces will be iconic soundscapes from all our favourite fantasy series.
The Featured Soundtracks:
There were so many beautiful soundtracks played last night, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to a few of our favourite featured soundscapes.
Straight off the bat, Howard Shore transported us to babbling brooks and rolling grass fields of the Shire by performing several orchestral pieces from ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’. These stunning soundtracks got us all in the mood for our annual rewatch of the series (it can’t just be me who does this, right?) or get out our favourite LOTR games to embark on a thrilling adventure through Middle Earth.
Looking for some inspiration for your Middle Earth travels? Get ready to take on an epic quest to hunt down your precious and defeat the sneaky little hobbitses who stole it from you in Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
With the long-awaited season two of ‘Good Omens’ recently dropping on Amazon Prime, hearing David Arnold perform an orchestral rendition of the main theme tune took us right back to Neil Gailman’s world of angels and demons. If demons exist, then David Tenant’s steampunk portrayal of Crowley is exactly how I hope they look.
Getting us inspired to become dragon riders was the iconic track from ‘Game of Thrones’ performed by an orchestra lead by Roman Djawadi. Anything from the fantastical world of George R.R. Martin makes us wish that we lived in Westeros to give us a fighting chance of battling for the Iron Thone. Plus, maybe we could rewrite that final season once and for all…
Whilst it might not be St. George’s Day, if hearing this classical soundtrack from ‘Game of Thrones’ has got you in the mood to take down some dragons, then here are our favourite virtual worlds cursed by these scaled beasts!
Next up on our top featured soundtracks from the BBC Proms 2023, is ‘Malach the Angel Messenger’ from ‘World of Warcraft’ by Eimear Noone. This beautiful rendition of a classic piece of WoW music gave us all the inspiration we needed to depart to Azeroth and protect this great land from deadly evils.
Transporting us back into the wonderful world of Hayao Miyasaki, was Joe Hisaishi’s performance of ‘My Neighbour Totoro’. This orchestral piece from one of Studio Ghibli’s iconic animations made my heart swoon. It takes me straight back into dreaming of a world full of Totoros that I too can take a nap with in a forest. Come on, just try to tell me that you’ve never dreamt of riding the cat bus.
Immerse Yourself in Your Favourite Gaming Soundtracks
We can’t deliver you an incredible classic symphony as your gaming backdrop, but you can become immersed in all your favourite gaming worlds with a high-quality headset.
Thankfully, here at Overclockers UK, we have an extensive range of gaming headsets, including wired and wireless, to fulfil all your audiophile needs.
ASUS ROG Delta S Wireless Gaming Headset:
Lose yourself in all your gaming worlds with the ASUS ROG Delta S Wireless Gaming Headset, completely wireless and built utilising dual-mode connectivity to deliver uncompromised audio and lag-free 2.4.GHz connectivity. Harness dedicated ASUS Essence 50mm drivers and airtight audio chamber to enjoy premium-quality detailed sound, for an immersive gaming experience. What’s more, with the ASUS beamforming microphone and ASUS AI Noise Cancellation, any pesky unfiltered background noise will be eliminated, including keyboard chatter and mouse clicks, for clear voice communication.
The ASUS ROG Delta S also features a high-performance battery with ultra-fast charging, capable of reaching three hours of use with only fifteen minutes of charging. Perfect for on-the-go gaming or work!
- Wireless headset
- ASUS Essence 50mm drivers
- 2.4.GHz connectivity
- 25 hour battery life
- ASUS AI Noise Cancellation
Corsair HS65 White Gaming Headset:
The Corsair HS65 Gaming Headset has been designed to combine superior sound quality with exceptional comfort. Harness the 50mm Neodymium drivers and 7.1 surround sound, to unlock unparalleled high-definition audio. Plus, the omnidirectional microphone will effortlessly pick up your voice with no unwanted background chatter, ensuring your friends can hear you loud and clear. If you do get interrupted, you can make on-the-fly adjustments, thanks to the on-ear volume control buttons.
- Wired headset
- 50mm Neodymium drivers
- 7.1 surround sound
- Includes an omnidirectional microphone
- On-ear volume control
- Memory foam ear cups
EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Wireless Gaming Headset:
Enjoy uncompromised sound and immersive audio as you escape into your all your favourite gaming worlds with the EPOS H3PRO Wireless Gaming Headset. Built utilising an intelligent hybrid closed acoustic design, this wireless headset boasts crisp crystal-clear audio, that is sure to prove advantageous during the heat of battle. All of which is backed up by the 7.1 surround sound, for a truly immersive gaming experience. Plus, with a detachable dual-microphone, your teammates will be able to hear you perfectly, for all those crucial in-game commands.
What’s more, thanks to the integrated low-latency wireless dongle, enjoy lag-free connectivity that lasts for up to 30 hours. In addition to this, with its lightweight design and ergonomic ear pads, you’ll be able to stay comfortable for longer.
- Wireless headset
- Closed acoustic design
- 7.1 surround sound
- Detachable dual microphone
- 30 hours battery life
If none of these gaming headsets tickle your fancy, why not take a read through our in-depth headset guide to help you find the perfect gaming headset for your set-up?
Your Favourite Soundtrack from the BBC Proms 2023?
With so many incredible fantasy soundtracks being played last night, we’d love to hear what your favourite was in the comments below. Personally, mine has to be the orchestral piece from ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, my favourite animated film of all-time.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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