Hades Orchestral Concert "Ballads of the Underworld" Is Now Free to Watch Online

If you missed the live show, you no longer have to. Ballads of the Underworld, the orchestral concert celebrating the music of Hades and Hades 2, is now available to watch in full online at no cost.

The performance has earned a reputation as one of the most enjoyable game-music events of the year. Supergiant Games' soundtracks have long been a huge part of the studio's identity, mixing rock, folk and Mediterranean-flavored themes with vocals that stick in your head for weeks. Hearing them reworked for a full orchestra gives familiar tracks a new kind of weight.

The concert covers material from both the original Hades and its sequel, so fans of either game should find plenty to recognize. The music has always been tightly bound to the action, with tracks building and shifting as a run unfolds, so a concert setting that lets the compositions stand on their own is a neat change of pace.

Orchestral game-music shows have become a fixture of the touring and festival scene, but they usually come with ticket prices and travel. Putting the whole thing online for free makes this one easy to share, whether you want to relive your favorite boss themes or introduce a friend to the games.

Since the full performance is available, there's no need to hunt for highlights or fan-made clips. Set aside some time, turn the volume up, and settle in for a trip through the Underworld's greatest hits.