Like poetry in motion: I went to the Clair Obscur: A Painted Symphony
concert, and it mirrored the games beauty to perfection

Date:
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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I went to Clair Obscur: A Painted Symphony, and it brought one of the
greatest games ever made to life.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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role-playing game (JRPG) genre with confidence and creativity, delivering exquisite gameplay, a gorgeous visual style, and one of the most compelling narratives Ive ever seen in a video game.

But something else made Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 feel like a truly legendary gaming experience: its masterful soundtrack. Composer Lorien
Testard an unknown character before his work on Expedition 33 crafted a score that beautifully captured each moment the game has to offer, from its crushing lows through to its euphoric highs. And recently, I was able to see that score come to life. Thats right, I attended Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- A Painted Symphony in London, England, and it perfectly encapsulated everything that made the game so special. Article continues below You may
like Seeing BAFTA-winning game music live was an experience I think any
gaming fan would love I played the Nintendo DS game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33s Metacritic ranking heres how it went Fine, I'll buy another copy of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 to snag this special Mirror Edition
Today's best Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 deals 49.99 29.95 View 49.99 33.95 View 39.06 34.92 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Like poetry in motion (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive) I played through Expedition 33 in August 2025, and I instantly knew it was
going to be my favorite game of the yearand one of my favorites ever made.

And Clair Obscur s soundtrack was one of the main things that captivated me during my playthrough. The brilliant blend of grandiose operatic and orchestral pieces infused with heavy rock makes for a mesmerizing,
distinctive listening experience.

But listening in concert took the games score to new heights.

Of course, Lorien Testard himself made an appearance, as did the soundtracks lead vocalist, Alice Duport-Percier. They were joined by the CURIEUX
orchestra the artists tasked with bringing Expedition 33 s bittersweet
canvas to life. And I have to say, each performer blew me away on the night, with a highly talented set of string, brass, and percussion instrumentalists, alongside a spectacular pianist and wonderful choir. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As I entered Hammersmiths Eventim Apollo Venue, it was almost as if I was surfing a wave of red berets a nod to the costume worn by Mime enemies, as well as the games French DNA. This was playfully acknowledged by the orchestra, which subsequently sprang into playing In Lumieres Name (the soundtrack to your battle against the pesky Mimes).

We were treated to more upbeat bangers too, including Monoco the jazzy theme of an avid foot-collecting gestral who accompanies you on your journey to defeat The Paintress. The sax-led Golgra a true favorite of mine also cropped up, with the intertwining guitars and head-bopping percussion instantly transporting me back to an epic battle against the Gestral Village chieftain (or Chef in French).

What I perhaps appreciated the most, however, was the translation of Expedition 33 s most emotive and heart-wrenching tracks into the real world. Duport-Perciers phenomenal control and range in songs such as Alicia brought the tragic yet majestic main menu theme into our realm, and I could hear a
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It would be remiss of me not to mention the rendition of Une vie t'aimer , which saw Duport-Percier pair up with Miki Martz. This track captures the theme central to Expedition 33 : grief, how we react to it, how we process it in unique ways, and how we ultimately opt to deal with it. The dramatic back and forth between male and female vocals, the climactic instrumentation, and the inspired lyricism all came together in a stellar, moving recreation that will stick with me forever. For those who come after (Image credit: Sandfall Interactive) Im only scratching the surface here A Painted Symphony was
about two hours long, and still only captured a fraction of Expedition 33 s extensive soundtrack. But the selection of tunes was exquisite, and perfectly illustrated the games exhilarating sense of adventure, balanced against
tragic and morbid undertones.

In between a number of standing ovations, we were treated to some incredible guest appearances (that I wont spoil) and some excellent crowd-work, as well as a shower of petals mirroring the fate of those who gommage each year in-game. It really was a spectacular show, and one that lived up to the quality of its source material.

Watching Testard and co perform was a joy it was almost like poetry in motion. And it really hammered home how special Expedition 33 is to me. In a world where we see endless sequels, remakes, and rehashes, its such a joy to see and indeed hear something so original, overflowing with new ideas and creative juices. So, if youre yet to play our 2025 game of the year, I strongly suggest giving it a go. Today's best Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 deals 49.99 29.95 View 49.99 33.95 View 39.06 34.92 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The best PS5 games going right now Our top picks for PS5

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