News Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 Over the weekend, Adult Swim presented its inaugural festival in downtown Los Angeles. Attendees were treated to performances from Run the Jewels, Neko Case, and Hannibal Buress. They also witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime event in “The Rick and Morty Musical Ricksperience,” a set in which the recently released Rick and Morty soundtrack was brought to life thanks to a 37-piece orchestra and special guests. (Read: The Best TV Shows of 2017) The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra was on hand to live score the animated series’ “The Rickshank Rickdemption” episode from season three. There were also unique performances of Rick and Morty tunes “Terryfold”, featuring Bob’s Burgers’John Roberts, and “Do You Feel It” by synthpop outfit Chaos Chaos. Rappers Open Mike Eagle and Father made cameos to lead an arrangement of classic song “Get Schwifty”. “Moonmen”, originally by Ryan Elder, the mastermind composer behind the entire score, and Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement, also made its way onto the setlist. Check out a slew of fan-caught footage below. Till next year, thanks for an amazing weekend and an even better night! #AdultSwimFestival #RickandMorty #Ricksperience @werdbear @brwnbeats312 pic.twitter.com/3Bgd4C1Pez — Guadacus (@guadasaurusrex) October 8, 2018 It’s happening@RickandMorty Musical Ricksperience at the @adultswim festival pic.twitter.com/v0JQl9IfP2 — Turner (@Turner) October 8, 2018 If that’s not enough, Adult Swim’s Jason DeMarco and one of the festival’s performers, Zola Jesus, appeared on the latest episode of This Must Be the Gig to talk about the event. Listen in below. Download | Listen and subscribe via iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Source Quote
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