TSF Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I have just order a Light -O-Rama starter kit and was starting to search for music for a christmas light display. I was wondering if i should use just instrimental music or music with lyrics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think most of us use both...but the important thing to remember is you are going to be hearing these songs HUNDREDS of times as you sequence and as the show actually plays...so pick songs that YOU enjoy and like...and Welcome to the madness and obsession you will soon be addicted to!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquisite Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 My personal preference is mostly instrumental. As jimswinder says, you'll be hearing the song many many times over. I have a longer tolerance on instrumental Christmas music looping month long.I have an intermission track that lasts 30-60 seconds with singing but most other songs are instrumental. For me, this is a good mix for the sake of my sanity . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I use both, but mostly instrumental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I like both but for programming,, instrumentals are way easier to seqeunce in my opinoin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 james campbell wrote: I like both but for programming,, instrumentals are way easier to seqeunce in my opinoinI agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstorms Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Both. I have a mix of both instrumental and vocal. I do songs I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Showalter Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I've use both but the instrumentals tend to be easier because each element within the music is easier to identify and assign to a type of lighting within the display. Strings, horns and percussion are each very different and easier to sequence to than vocals. Some of the best looking displays that use vocals also have a character or face in lights that will do some kind lip syncing (mouth moving) as the song is sung. I'm not sure I have the patience to try that. Just remember the songs that always got a favorable rating from the dancers on American Bandstand with Dick Clark... They all said the same thing: "It had a nice beat and was easy to dance to." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Mark Showalter wrote: They all said the same thing: "It had a nice beat and was easy to dance to."Yes...but how many were instrumentals!!! 10 Percy Faith Theme from A Summer Place (1960)9 Cliff Nobles & Co. The Horse (1968)8 Paul Mariat Love is Blue (1968)7 Dick Dale Misirlou (1962)6 Mason Williams Classical Gas (1968)5 Hugh Masakela Grazing In The Grass (1968)4 The Chantays Pipeline (1963)3 The Ventures Walk, Don’t Run (1960)2 Booker T and the M.G.’s Green Onions (1962)1 Young-Holt Unlimited Soulful Strut (1968) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSF Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thanks to everyone for the help. I am going to start plaining my show this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Showalter Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 jimswinder wrote:Mark Showalter wrote: They all said the same thing: "It had a nice beat and was easy to dance to."Yes...but how many were instrumentals!!! 10 Percy Faith Theme from A Summer Place (1960)9 Cliff Nobles & Co. The Horse (1968)8 Paul Mariat Love is Blue (1968)7 Dick Dale Misirlou (1962)6 Mason Williams Classical Gas (1968)5 Hugh Masakela Grazing In The Grass (1968)4 The Chantays Pipeline (1963)3 The Ventures Walk, Don’t Run (1960)2 Booker T and the M.G.’s Green Onions (1962)1 Young-Holt Unlimited Soulful Strut (1968)Damn, I hate getting one-upped by a Husky. Go Cougs! Besides Jim, I didn't start really listening to music until I was about 9 or 10 years old. That would be in the 70's. SORRY:P:D:shock:Let me know if you want some help with your snowman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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