Skyrim composer Jeremy Soule is not a happy man, this after he found out that a recently announced concert to celebrate the music of the iconic fantasy RPG will not involve him.
As he said on Facebook, he wants fans to be wary of the concert as he's not involved in any capacity, and he suggests that the music performed will be transcribed from his score, and not an accurate recreation (although he acknowledges that it's up the Bethesda to do what they please).
"Concert? What concert???
Anyone that knows me also knows that I care passionately about the integrity of my music. Skyrim took years for me to compose and it was constructed very carefully. Today, I'm seeing reports of a concert of 'Skyrim'. This is the first I've heard of it. For the record, this concert has nothing to do with me, nor are they are using any of my original scores. They had to transcribe whatever notation they are performing by ear from the recordings. This is a flawed process as transcriptions are always fraught with errors. To be sure, I don't know who these people are and I don't endorse a concert that is trading on my name and music that has absolutely no oversight or involvement on my part. For my fans, I just want you to know what you're getting if you pay to attend this concert. Be wary."
If that doesn't deter you from wanting tickets to the event which takes at the London Palladium on November 16, they'll be going on sale tomorrow (October 4) and you can pick one up here, with tickets starting at £26.50. Here's the official details:
"Based on the award winning score by Jeremy Soule, Skyrim in Concert takes concert goers on a nostalgic, musical journey through the landscape of one of The Elder Scrolls' most popular instalments.
"Performed live by the Winterhold Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, attendees will enjoy brand new arrangements of some of Skyrim's most epic and moving themes, including Far Horizons, The Streets of Whiterun and the rousing main theme, Dragonborn, as well as more surprises on the night."
It's also worth noting that Skyrim Special Edition is heading to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 28.