Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Playing with Fire: Pyrotechnics & Music
Wenger | J.R. Clancy: This holiday weekend in the U.S., many of the largest public fireworks displays will feature pyrotechnics choreographed to music – either live or recorded. In Nashville, for example, the Nashville Symphony will perform an original medley of songs in a “perfectly choreographed fireworks spectacular.” We thought that learning about the technology behind these patriotic spectacles might make them even more memorable.
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Advancement in technology is the reason this phenomenon is now possible. Without the new software to help choreograph the fireworks to the music this art form would not be possible. With the new technology came the creation of a new art form. This is so interesting how these two very different disciplines, pyrotechnics and music, can combine to make a new form of performance art. I also found it really interesting how the pyro technicians who are choreographing the fireworks are creating a community through trade shows and competitions. These communities unite the arts and the people and that so important because it’s a way to spread ideas and learn from a larger community. The only downfall to this new collaboration between pyrotechnics and musicians is that the wellbeing of the musicians isn’t being accounted for in all situations. The musicians are having to deal with the burning bits falling on them. In order for this collaboration to really succeed and progress I think the musicians wellbeing and protection needs to be considered more in the live music situations.
The application of pyro to so many different performances and events is so fascinating. The techniques that are being developed to properly apply the fireworks to such different venues is really cool to read about. The spread of the techniques and applications to so may different situations is really cool because there is so much trial and error. I am also fascinated by the ability of performers and musicians to adapt to the fireworks. Ross talks about each performer having to be so in sync with each other by way of the conductor. The insane growth of fireworks being used in artistic venues has increased demand for fireworks on such big holidays such as Fourth of July. The disciplines really cross over in performances like this because the performers and the technicians must be aware of each other in order to maintain safety and the production of a successful show.
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