Sogno Di Volare (“The Dream of Flight”) (Sid Meier’s Civilization VI) - Spring 2023 Concert

Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Antonino d'Urzo. Title: Sogno Di Volare (“The Dream of Flight”) Game: Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Composer: Christopher Tin Arranger: Jonathan Hansford “For once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned sky- wards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” -Leonardo da Vinci Humanity has always been driven by the desire to reach upwards. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, the acclaimed turn-based strategy game, takes this motif to a new height; as you open the game, you are greeted with an ode to humanity’s perpetual desire to reach towards the stars. With scenes of a great colossus hoisting a torch into the sky, winged hussars leading a charge, and humanity’s first foray into space, the opening cinematic of Civilization VI welcomes you to raise your gaze to the skies and climb. “Sogno Di Volare,” literal translation “The Dream of Flight,” captures this ideal perfectly. Christopher Tin, composer of “Baba Yetu,” the main theme of Civilization IV, drew inspiration from da Vinci’s quote to create a light yet powerful theme. This arrangement of the piece is based on the main menu variant of the theme as well as a portion of the opening cinematic variant. This piece was performed at our Spring 2023 Concert in Dekelboum Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances! The Gamer...