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« on: September 29, 2007, 12:41:06 AM »
Yeah, Conductor Sam posted about this on the blog; said the addition cost $1 million and includes 1 million lights on the Main Street Square alone.
My thoughts on the music choices (based on samples heard on iTunes):
Carol of the Bells (David Foster): This is the song that's been used for many years with the tree and I've always loved this very upbeat version of the Christmas classic.
Interlude (Steven Curtis Chapman): Listening to the MP3 on the blog, this sounds like a great piece that is fun and fast enough to make for a great lighting sychronization.
Joy to the World (Boston Pops): Being Boston Pops, this is a nice, fast orchestral version of the song that will lend well to the lighting synchronization.
Medley (Michael W. Smith): I don't know WHICH medley this is, as there are three on the album--Conductor Sam didn't specify which one. From the samples on iTunes, the third medley (featuring an upbeat Celtic-sounding version of "I Saw Three Ships") sounds the most upbeat and therefore seems to fit in more with the style of the lighting show.
Suite from Polar Express (Alan Silvestri): I LOVED that movie; I think I saw it two or three times in the theaters. This piece is a great sampling of all the wonderful, fun music in the movie and should be great to see used with the lights.
Sleigh Ride (Boston Pops): Your classic rendition, and being that it's traditionally a pretty upbeat song, this should work well, too.
So, all in all, I think we've got a GREAT selection of music, some wonderful lights, and an all-around AWESOME show to look forward to! I'm so excited!!!
~ "Becky" Joy ~