The String Arcade - CD

String quartet arrangements of video game themes arranged by Dren McDonald and Jason Poss, with a few pieces composed by Dren McDonald. Produced by Dren McDonald. A trifold, digipak (cardboard with plastic tray) CD package of The String Arcade release. The CD includes 2 tracks NOT included with the download (Tron Arcade and Altered Beast).

The String Arcade is a recording of video game music, arranged for string quartet. This isn't an arbitrary (or novelty) collection of game music, but a well curated collection of music that works together thematically as a completed recording. We also hope to inspire young musicians with this recording by making a connection between video game music and 'classical' instruments such as violin, viola and cello.

1) Grasswalk - Plants Vs. Zombies

2) Echos of Ecco - Ecco the Dolphin

3) Ferdinand Wanders Out For A Late Night Haircut - Pettington Park

4) Engii - Faster Than Light

5) Sonic 2 Scherzo - Sonic The Hedgehog

6) Outlaws Title Theme - Outlaws

7) Medicated Cow Walks The Cobblestone Streets With Disgruntled Goat - Ravenshire Castle

8) Scurvy Scallywags Theme - Scurvy Scallywags

9) Scabb Cemetary - International House of Mojo - Secret Of Monkey Island 2

10) Optimism for an Improvement in the John Situation

11) Turret Suite - Portal 2

12) Minecraft Title Theme

13) Tango Down - graBLOX

14) Dance of the Space Bugs - Galaga

15) The Legend of Zelda Title Theme

String Arcade Players:
Cello - Robin Reynolds
Viola - Emily Onderdonk
Violin II - Celia Harris
Violin I - Alisa Rose (except on Ecco, Sonic, Minecraft & Tron)
Violin I - Philip Brezina (only on Ecco, Sonic, Minecraft & Tron)

Special Guests: Videri String Quartet playing The Legend of Zelda
Cello - Jeremiah Barcus
Viola - Rosie Samter
Violin I - Aubrey Holmes
Violin II - Renee Spadey