My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Console of the Year Award (2025).
Dec 29, 2025
Charlie B. Rosen, the talented bandleader and founder of the 8-Bit Big Band, shares his experiences touring Japan and performing Persona 5 big band shows. He reflects on memorable gigs in Los Angeles and New York, revealing the excitement of playing at the Wiltern. Celebrated as the winner of the My Perfect Console of the Year award, Charlie discusses his favorite console choices. He also highlights recent games he's been enjoying, including Satisfactory and The Altars, and gives a sneak peek into upcoming shows and Grammy nominations.
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Persona 5 Big Band Tour In Japan
- Charlie Rosen toured Japan with a Persona 5 big band, playing four Tokyo shows and festivals including Montreux Jazz Festival Japan.
- He flew key 8-Bit Big Band members and collaborated with Japanese musicians and singer Lyn, rehearsing once before the performances.
Creative Arrangements And One Rehearsal
- Charlie arranged Persona 5 tracks freely, adding new intros, outros and solos, and featured Eric Miyashiro on trumpet and Lyn on vocals.
- They had a single rehearsal day and a run-through with video and choreography before the shows.
Winning Console Of The Year
- Charlie won My Perfect Console of the Year with his Power Station 9000 lineup, beating several high-profile guests.
- His chosen games included Ocarina of Time, The Last of Us, Persona 5, Outer Wilds and Balatro.