There are many aspects of the Grand Theft Auto series that can be considered iconic in the gaming landscape. The series, developed by Rockstar Games, has been widely acclaimed for its vast open world that continues to expand with each new title, the memorable cast of characters, and extremely fun gameplay that always continues to entice players with a wide variety of activities to engage in.
Since the release of the original game in 1997, Grand Theft Auto has continued to evolve over time with its various settings and the characters that players meet along the way. Games like those found in GTA: The Trilogy - The Defintitive Edition, which contains GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas, are cornerstone titles in the franchise for having distinct locales that reflect the story and characters, whether it be the neon vibrancy of Vice City or the urban aesthetics of San Andreas.
Another factor that makes each title stand out is its use of music. While Grand Theft Auto is well-known for its various uses of licensed music, and having different artists take part in the game’s soundtrack, like with Dr. Dre in the new expansion to GTA Online, the original score for the Grand Theft Auto series still stands on its own as iconic pieces of music, as shown in this new viral video.
In a video posted to TikTok, user navernoerina displays a concert in which the orchestra is playing an arrangement of music from the Grand Theft Auto series. Specifically, the piece of music being heard in the video is the main theme for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, considered by many fans to be the most popular theme in the series.
This is a really neat video that shows how sophisticated the Grand Theft Auto series is, and how the music has become a vital and memorable aspect of the series, and also showcases a stellar transition of the game’s distinct sound into orchestra form. Many later games in the series, namely Grand Theft Auto 4, would go on to employ a full orchestra for many moments in the game, which many fans are hoping will receive a remastered version in the future.
With the announcement that Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally in development, many fans eagerly await to hear more news about the game. With so many distinct sounds for each title in the series, fans are now left to wonder what the musical score would sound like for the next game, and whether an orchestra take could be the next big move.