This feels like a semi-rude take that probably won’t get a reply but this was legit my experience of Distant Worlds.

Sad thing is that the Oregon Symphony did an amazing job. Heavensward belted out by a trained soprano was incredible and probably better than the original track.

The whole format felt like a conference sideshow that never outgrew its roots. https://mastodon.social/@trashwizard/116587375416846260

I cannot imagine how many dates this thing has torpedoed. The silver lining is definitely the season ticket holders who had no idea going in. I bet those box seats were empty by intermission.