Trav,

Great thoughts... Really... You put a lot of time into this forum - that's great i think

Regarding my preference for finale-songs it's also dependant of the theme used - but i don't suppose that's the answer you're loking for

Here are a few songs i would use (and have used) for pyromusial finales:
-Moulin Rouge: Tango de Roxanne, Elephant love song medley among others
-Requiem for a dream (A bit like romeo & juliet)
-Armageddon theme
-Ode to joy (Mozart)
-Equador (Sash, german musician)
-There you'll be (Faith Hill)
-Lord of the dance: Worrior, theme, riverdance with tabs etc.

...among others. There's really lot of opportunities but it all depends of which event you're doing the show to

Like Paul mentioned it's also important not to use a song that has been used a thousand times... Personally want to do something that is different from others. That's a way to distinguish a show. So just by principle "Conquest of paradise" and "O Fortuna" will probably never be included in any of my pyromusicals, eventhough they are moving pieces of music
(Unless it fits the theme by 110%)

Regards,
Lars

Lars,

Thank you. It hasn't come to my attention to the amount of time that I've actually spent on this forum until I've checked my individual statistics. It's a little surprising to me! On the other hand, it's like a habit of mine to check with the forum daily, so in this context, it's not that surprising. Plus, I enjoy being here and sharing my thoughts and opinions with fellow enthusiasts!

Anyways, in case you're wondering, yes, that's the answer I'm looking for. You seem to know what song would make a good finale.

I strongly agree with you on your last statement. It's good to differenciate soundtrack, rather than a familiar one over and over again. As much as I also like Conquest of Paradise, for example, it has been quite common during the history of the competition.

But of course, the songs must fit in with the theme of the performance and must reflect on the concept of the art of the show, making it more creative and moving.

I'll have my thoughts posted later on, despite how many times I've said that!

Bye, Lars.

Trav.

Hi Trav

I am not surprised that you've heard of André Mathieu before. He was born in Montreal in 1929, died at the age of 39 in 1968. He started composing music at the age of 4, gave his first recital in Montreal at the age of 5, won first prize at the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at 12.....and was called the "French-Canadian Mozart" by many critics. All of this, just to let you know that I would love to hear his instrumental called "Marche des athlètes #1" during a segment of a firework display. Quality music goes so well with exploding rockets! It's a winning combination

By the way, "chef-d'oeuvre" (the "f" is silent) means "masterpiece".

About Laura Branigan, you are right on Trav



...in the sense that "Self control" would be perfect during fireworks, specially when she goes: "Wo-ho-ho (bang), Wo-ho-ho (bang)". Yep, I can see the huge weeping willows exploding in the sky and falling slowly into the lake.......

And what about playing "Shattered glass", again by Laura Branigan, for a real fast start?

I love this subject of mixing music with fireworks.....great idea Trav

Talk to you later

Pierre

Pierre,

You seem to know a lot André Mathieu. Like I said, I barely heard of him before, but I have learned a lot from you about him! Thx.

In the context of Laura Branigan, yes, "Self-Control" would definitely make a great finale, especially, as you say, when you hear :"wo-ho-ho!" That's the part that would be great, especially when the song is coming to a climax. Along with the weeping willow that you've suggested, I also want huge salutes and shells evertime you hear "bang" in that song, and of course with lots and lots of color and brightness.

Shattered glass is another good song that you've proposed. It does start fast, so it would be good to get the finale on a fast start! Really, she has great music! It's a shame that she passed away recently. Definitley one of my favorite artists, as I'm sure that she was to you!

As for this topic, I really didn't expect this many posts would actually generate. I fine it an interesting topic, though! I should be thanking you. You're the one who mentioned music to me at one time not too long ago. That's when I came up with the idea of this topic. Thank you, Pierre.

Like you said before, great pyro minds think alike!

Regards,

Trav.

Been a while since someone posted, huh? We've all disappeared...

I don't really mind because I haven't been here in a while myself!

Lots of works to do, but it's the weekend now!

Trav.

Hey Trav.

I hope your studies are going well. I have not been online recently....I guess I was too busy. You are right about Laura Branignan. She is one of my favorite female singers. Yes, this topic of songs in finales, got a lot of postings, but I give you all the credit for it, since you got the idea of bringing up the subject in here

Only 7 months and a half before the new Mondial SAQ season....time really flies when you're having fun!!! I can't wait for the new schedule to come out......wanna know if IPON will be there in 2005

Take care and see you in a while...until then, bye!

Pierre

Pierre,

Thx.

Yes, I still feel bad about Laura Branigan.

You're right about time going by. We're into November already. The only thing I hate now is that terrible cold weather settling in, not to mention the sun going down just after 5:00 P.M.

I remeber back in July and the other wonderful months of summer whn the sun was up to almost 9:15 P.M! No more thunderstorms either!

It's so sad now.

Hope to hear form you soon. BTW, I still watch those finale clips that you sent to Paul back in good old August. There still gret to watch.

Trav.

BTW, guys,

We now officially have over 100 registered users on the forum!

Check out the statistics page on this site.

Trav.

Trav.

Yes, the month of November is a sad month. Actually, it is the only month I don't like. I know that thunderstorms will be absent for the next months, but they sometimes happen during the winter too.....very rarely though. I don't know about you, but I love snow. It's white and when it is real cold outside, the snowflakes shine as they fall to the ground. Have you ever paid close attention to how beautiful a snowflake is? As they fall during the night, they glitter like some of those fireworks, fall to the ground so gently, so softly. I think it is such a gift of Mother Nature.

I am glad that you are still enjoying those clips I have sent......I do enjoy them too and all those posted in here

Speaking of music and fireworks, do you remember seeing the videoclip to Paul McCartney's song called "No more lonely nights"? There's fireworks during the last portion of the song. What a nice finale for a song

Have a great weekend

Pierre

Pierre,

Sorry for the "over a week later" reply.

Yeah, I miss those thunderstorms already. We're almost half wey through Novemeber, so you're right, time has passed rather quickly since July 28th. I think we're doing a good job killing time. We have had great topics to cover since then!

As for Paul McCartney's song "No more lonely Nights," you're right, it would make a great fireworks finale, especially, as you say, with the fireworks at the last portion of the song. You have good taste in good soundtrack!

Have you ever seen Mortal Kombat? That soundtrack would make an excellent finale, depending on the theme, of course.

What do you think?

Hope to hear from you soon,

Regards,

Trav.

Hi there,

Better late than never I suppose. I have never been to any pyromusical contests but hope I can make the trip one day from New Zealand. Finale music pieces we use for our shows vary greatly depending on the occasion - a birthday, wedding or community festival. At a church gathering we used BYU Concert Choir's, All Creatures of Our God and King. That brought tears to a lot of eyes. Orpheus In The Underworld also goes down really well at community festivals. I am surprised that few pyro people in North America use the American Symphony from Mr Holland's Opus soundtrack. It's superb and builds so well at the end. For Guy Fawke's finales Queen gets the crowds every time. The soundtrack to Queen's stage show We Will Rock You has superb versions of We Are The Champions and We Will Rock You - Fast Version. I take my hat off to the Brits as they really are the masters of rock music finales and these two have 20 second endings that knocks the crowds socks off every time. Riverdance is used a lot for finales and Celtic music is very popular world-wide. The Corrs has a great instrumental version of Toss The Feathers which makes a great finale. Anyway that's my 5 cents worth.Hakat

The most typical kind of music, most of the time, for a great finale, usally involves the music to start off slow and pick up gradually, but with lasting feeling in the end, which picks up the pace, depending on the sequence.

Trav.

Hello guys,

WELCOME TO SPRING!!!!!!!!! I know it's a little off topic, but I couldn't resist the enthusiasm.

Well, the official start was yesterday, just so you all know and, the days keep getting longer everyday.

And my, are we ever getting closer to June!

Regards,

Trav.