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mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
Question what kind of music would you play before a show weather it be a kids or family show? Do you just play kids song or would you play like now a day hits. Can anyone give me some ideas of music? Since I have no idea about music. I hope this make sence if not let me know.
Mike |
TOTALLY MAGIC Elite user Las Vegas,NV 436 Posts |
I use music that matches my style, I'm not going to play david copperfiled atyle music in the preshow and then use my style music in my show,bascialy I use the same music from the bands that I use in my show.
I don't thaink that helps you but..... |
Christopher Starr Inner circle Heart of America 1850 Posts |
Mike:
You fail to mention if you use music in your show. There is a saying that goes: "The show begins before the show begins". Your choice of music should begin to set a mood of anticipation regarding what the audience is about to see. That is up to YOU to decide what, if anything, will be heard by them. Also, the volume level will be lower than the actual show, again to begin setting a mood prior to the show start. Think about when you go to the movies. Often there is canned music playing in the background. If the movie is going to be an action film, often the theatre will be playing an agressive style of music in the background, such as themes from older action movies. Hope that this is of some help. Chris |
TOTALLY MAGIC Elite user Las Vegas,NV 436 Posts |
Chris said--There is a saying that goes: "The show begins before the show begins". Your choice of music should begin to set a mood of anticipation regarding what the audience is about to see.
that's what I was trying to say,but I didn't come out that good lol |
Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts |
Mike,
try to get Gary Ouellet's booklet called "The Music and the Magic". It'll give you plenty of help in what kind of music to choose for a show including preshow music, showtime piece music and postshow music. Oliver. |
mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
Thanks all that helps me out alot.
Mike |
Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
I like to play "Come on Get Happy" by the Partridge Family right before I hit the stage.
No, really ... Steve |
SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
I have between 15-20 minutes of various music and announcements, most of which are "magic" themed.
Mac King on the other hand plays "If you're happy and you know it". |
arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Our "Make it Magic Perfomance" CD has three full-length Pre-Show Ambiance tracks, which create an air of expectation for the audience. The music is designed to work equally well for adult or children's shows. You can hear some excerpts at http://www.arthurstead.com.
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mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
This what I was wondering about. I guess I just look for different music and do that. I am not a big music person don't listen to a lot of music. When I do its music from the 50's and 60's don;t listent to to a lot from today's.
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mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
Mr.Stead I have a lot of music and love it. Ok so maybe I do listen to some music.
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SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
I believe that I have several of Mr. Steads pieces on my MD player that I use from time to time. Highly recommend his music.
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mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
I actually found a guy that is willing to help me. thank for the help.
Mike |
Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
Mike,
If you like music from the 50s and 60s there are some good songs about magic from that era.
Mister Mystery
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
It depends on th show I am doing.
One time for a library circus thmed show, I took a bunch of old Merle Evan's circus records (Round black things that play music) and duped them to cd. The kids were really wound up and ready to go. One might ask why I do not use the Richard Windmarsch recordings of the same music. First, I have these labums that I picked up for a $1 or so at Goodwill and thrift stores. Second, I know the odds are pretty high that no one else will ever have this music. If it was good enough for Ringing Bros., it is good enough for me. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
I acutally wrote Nathan Roberts about music. I am going to buy a few of his cds and get one made up just for me. This great you all have always been a great help to me.
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MagiTracks Regular user Los Angeles 115 Posts |
Hello Mike,
Just thought I'd jump in and offer my services as well. I'm a classically-trained musician AND magician, and I specialize in composing music especially for magicians. Our new website features original, royalty-free music tracks in a wide variety of styles. Exclusive custom composing is also available. If you'd like another option for your music, please stop by for a visit! Steve Saunders "The Conjuror's Composer" http://www.MagiTracks.com |
Illusionist11 Loyal user 220 Posts |
Yes...use the same themed music as in your show...it wouldn't make sense if you didn't.
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Dr. Delusion Special user Eugene, Oregon. 733 Posts |
We just finished a run of shows at a county fair. Before each show we would play a few songs by the Brian Setzer Orchestra, and then right before the show, we would kick up the volume a bit and play "Magic" by Pilot. It pulled over a lot of folks to watch our show.
Bob. |
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