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aussiemagic Special user 937 Posts |
Hi Steve,
I was just wondering how much you have used music in your work. From your dvd I get the impression that you are more of a talking performer, is that correct? Do you still use music in your shows, and if so, how do you use it to enhance you performances? BTW, I do a talking magic act but want to use music more in my shows, hence my question. Thank you Simon
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Steve Spill V.I.P. 211 Posts |
Hello Simon. You are right I am mostly a talk performer, and the DVD covers some comedy club work in the eighties. Today, doing a theater show, I us tons of music. And I pay for it... don't know how it is Downunder, but here in the States I pay thousands per year to ASCAP for the right to use any music I want. The show is NOT wall-to-wall music though... Generally speaking, I don't use music when I'm doing a stand-up comedy piece,but I definitely would if it fit. I use some music themed to certain tricks, under dialogue, to give a certain feeling, subtly evoke audience memories, as foreshadowing, and so on...
A few examples: Bump in the Night with underwatder theme, the "bumps" look like octopusses music/Beatles Octopusses Garden; Table of Terror escape, some "trance" music under dialogue while being chained and handcuffed, loud Led Zepplen piece under actual escape sequence; Floating Lady/psychiatrist scene; Seinfeld type instrumental under "sitcomish" dialogue,levitation sequence Sting's Destert Rose. Coin Assembly,instrumental from movie "Contact" soundtrack under sentimental monologue about earning money to buy a new bike; soft violins under Gypsy Thread with "What to do under painful conditions" monologue; Pink Floyd's Money as walk on music when boy comes up from audience for Miser's Dream. If it fits I think it's always good to add music, especially in a talk act. Good luck Simon. |
aussiemagic Special user 937 Posts |
Thanks very much for that Steve!
Simon
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