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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts 
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Whistle while you do it.
THAT would be impressive. 
(And yes, I know how it's done...) 
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24314 Posts
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The best songs for the Floating Rose would be "The Stripper" or "Entry of the Gladiators."
"The Swatter"
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Barry Daugherty Regular user Indiana 133 Posts
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On 2011-02-07 07:34, Dr. JK wrote: I went to his website and launched the player he has there to sample his music and I was very impressed! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely check out some more of his music now. Thanks again, Barry |
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Rocketeer Special user Westchester, NY 965 Posts
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Erik Satie's Gymnopédie No.1 is the most achingly beautiful piece of music I have ever heard. It is deeply affecting. YouTube has a rendering that's of high enough quality for you to hear what I'm talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atejQh9cXWI&feature=related If you can find a CD quality recording of it with full orchestra and no background hiss license the rights to that version. If your execution of the effect is perfect, you will create an experience that will enthrall your audience and which many of them will never forget.
I'm selling my hardcover autographed limited edition copy of Jerome Finley's "Thought Veil"
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Russell Davidson Inner circle Hampshire, England 1108 Posts
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I've always liked Oxygene by Jean Michel Jarre. Quite magical music.
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Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts
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Didn't David Copperfield used the Love theme from the movie soundtrack "Ice Castles" in his 3rd TV special 'Levitating a Ferrari ? I think it was the music for his scene with the milk in lightbulb effect while he's having a quarrel with his girl friend...I think it was Mary Crosby playing the part of the girl friend.
I think David Copperfield called this magic sequence "The Couple". Oliver. |
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jhard Regular user Dallas, TX 135 Posts
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Most classical music is royalty free.
Success to all.
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Damon Zale Regular user 184 Posts
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I am not sure I agree with Fábio – kiss from a rose by seal is a great song and on topic
Off topic a bit but, the other day I was listening to music on random mode , I look at my TV and see title The five card trick - got me confused for a second , its by Acoustic Alchemy . Not the best song nor band but cool title for a 5 card trick !:) Russell – I am a big Jean Michel Jarre fan , ANY of his tracks would be a good background music |
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Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts
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On 2011-02-10 02:33, Pakar Ilusi wrote: lol Parker, That's a great idea. I think we should try this out and I'm more sure that it'll still work. Stupid as I am I've tried to whistle to find out ... Oliver. |
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Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts
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Dimazales,
I think the point is not of being a great song for this effect. Fabio just told him not to use those songs because a lot of other magicians present this effect to those two songs already. So he invites him to find something original and new, that hasn't been used yet. Here's another idea that just came to my mind: What about the piano piece "The Entertainer" from Scott Joplin. It might be royalty free, is a little bit upbeating in the rythme (I don't know if you use this word), so for the jumping paper ball sequence it's perfect, BUT not very romantic, neither modern. I think I will try to use this idea for my own. Oliver. |
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Damon Zale Regular user 184 Posts
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Oliver, I do understand the point. I just think if some music fits, originality might not be as important. Specially when it comes to music , if it feels right its probably the way to go. If others are using it , it simply means it probably fits. For example , if I got a dime for every time I heard “In the Hall of the Mountain King” in a movie commercial I would be a rich man…..
Speaking of that tune – use THAT trixy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Hall......ain_King |
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Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts
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Dimazales,
So if I understand right, you would use music from other magic act for the same effects they present, rather then search on your own to find something that fits your personality, stage personna, character, costume, stage set and not only the action ? You're right that those two songs fit the effect, but for instance I can't use either of those two songs in my show, since they don't fit my costume, stage personna and global play on stage. It's too modern for me. Exemple : You can't be dressed in a costume of the 19 century for a magic act using doves and roses and use modern music for this same act. It doesn't fit. That's what all this is about. Magic is about you and not just about the effects. Just my 2 magical cents. Oliver. |
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Damon Zale Regular user 184 Posts
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Oliver I think I mostly agree with you. Here is my take - when it comes to music, I wouldn't need to go and see what someone else is doing , I have a good music sense. If it turned out I chose something everyone else was already using - so be it. I agree it should fit your style - that will be taken care of if you chose a music YOU would like. Weather if mix modern music with 19 century costume is also style/taste thing- there have been Shakespeare plays that included modern music (Not sure how I feel about it )
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Vater Araignee Regular user MI 172 Posts
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I say you cant beat Mike Oldfeild.
Don't go from a segment on Tubular Bells or Tubular Bells 2003 (anniversary recording of the original) as the music is too familiar and starts conjuring images of slit pea soup. I would use a segment of the song Clear Light (TBII) if I was looking for something ethereally romantic. Of course the sound of romance can be rather subjective.
"Good enough never is." - Vater Araignee
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belzila New user 1 Post
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I searching the CD "Music Of Lance Burton" from Nick Thorpe. Where can I buy this CD?
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts
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I have downloaded royalty free stuff from Opus One Productions...and another producer who is a member of this forum. I am using both in a show next week. The price is reasonable, and you don't have to worry about paying royalties.
Plus the music was written specifically with magic performance in mind.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts
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[quote]On 2011-03-15 22:10, worldofwondermagic wrote:
I have downloaded royalty free stuff from Opus One Productions...and another producer who is a member of this forum. Sorry...had a brain fart momentarily. The other producer is MagiTracks. I also know that the Steads produce music for magicians that is royalty free...and they are members here as well.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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WagsterMagic Special user Myrtle Beach, SC 639 Posts
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So heres a question... is the real issue here copying someones routine? Using their music, costumes, coreography/patter, while doing the same trick? Or is it just using a piece of music?
I am in no favor of copying, its wrong! But in all honesty... if a piece of music works for a trick, and you don't copy someones routine, is it really that big a deal? If dancers couldn't do that theyd be in trouble. And if this is the case shouldn't ALL cover songs from other bands be banned? Hmmmmm... touchy topic
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Donal Chayce Inner circle 1770 Posts
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On 2011-03-16 16:11, WagsterMagic wrote: Well, from my POV selecting a piece of music to use with a specific routine is a creative choice and, as such, a part of that routine. Finding the right piece of music for a routine can sometimes take a lot of research and effort. And I can tell you from first-hand experience that negotiating the requisite licenses for an established composition can sometimes require getting the copyright owner(s) comfortable with the idea of their "baby" being used in connection with a magic trick. It would burn my chaps if, after doing all that, another magician who saw the routine started using the same piece of music for his version of the same effect. Especially one particular routine... 
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trixy Veteran user sweden 320 Posts
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On 2011-03-16 16:11, WagsterMagic wrote: I´m not going to copy any act. I have built this. Its the beginning at may floating roserutine... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmRe6X-wmCk I just need the music...and I don't care if its the same musik outer person had used because I live in sweden and here not many magican do the floating rose or have seen it in usa ,o) |
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