Having previously spent proper money on full orchestral video game concerts and fifty-pound jazz festival programmes, this Fringe production stands out as genuinely strong value... The human musicianship shines through, driven by sharp coding and clever audience integration rather than automated shortcuts...the blend of live musicianship and collective storytelling makes it a worthwhile Fringe outing.
Extra Lives puts on fantastic shows. As an event producer, I have seen a lot of talented entertainers but this band stands out as a group that I and our audience want to come back to again and again. Seeing Extra Lives once is awesome, seeing them again only expands the listener experience. They truly put on a one-of-a-kind performance that I cannot recommend enough.
Truly this group is the definition of "interactive experience." I absolutely love how creative and on par this group is to allowing their content captivate new audiences while bringing back the old with new surprises in their musical story line and arrangements of classic games that give that ol' nostalgic feeling.
This is a well drilled band, who create music that perfectly encapsulates the video game music they are soundtracking. It follows a chiptune style, and really works with the visuals they provide. The visuals, programmed by Kohl, along with the more interactive moments, are well put together and provide a feast for the eyes as we watch recorded game play throughout the show. It is a tightly created show, with little room for error.
Let me tell you, it is always a blast and a half! Every time we've packed the house and the band brings their A game! Extra Lives is ahead of the game and puts on an unparalleled and completely original spectacle! I know we'll book them every chance we get.
Extra Lives added that "extra" touch of fantastic fun that I wanted our guests to experience at our event. I highly recommend them, as they're a lot of fun and put an immense amount of time and effort into make something memorable.
Extra Lives have invented a winning formula to present a very specific sort of music in a delightful way. Essential listening for the video game nerd. Recommended.
Extra Lives is a fun family-friendly evening that might make you dust off your old controller…
You guys have the tightest sound of any video game cover band I've seen.
I was blown away... the skill and communication required to pull off their live show is, to borrow some gamer language, the stuff of legends... it's truly a remarkable feat and something that needs to be experienced to be believed.
The music is dope, the vibe is great, and who doesn't love just having an interactive experience with other people... and going along for a journey?
Very impressive what you guys are doing.