Some
go for simple decorations and arrangements, others like YoutTube user TomBetGeorge go for elaborate light shows synched to some of the most memorable Star
Wars scores.
Here's my tribute to
my favorite songs on Star Wars! The display has been featured on ABC's The
Great Christmas Light Fight and twice on ABC's Good Morning America. I
sequenced the show using LOR, mixed the music/sound effects with Digital
Performer, and filmed it using a 35' lift :) This is now my second year
decorating. I built all the props using wood, metal, acrylic and corrugated
plastic. I am a music/teacher director for a living (COVA Conservatory in
Oakland and Centerville Presbyterian Church in Fremont), hence the massive
instruments! If you look closely (especially during the Cantina song) the
instruments are playing the real notes! The beams can be seen for miles but I
went out of my way to avoid shining the beams on houses and flight paths. The neighbors
are very supportive especially since I use the display to raise money for the
poor and homeless through my church. The guitar is 17', the piano is 19' and
the drums are standard. About 12,500 channels running around 100,000 lights.
Also, Come by and see it in person on the corner of Lafayette and Ruschin in
Newark most nights from 6-10pm. Because of the light beams on the roof, I turn
off the display in heavy rain. Fair use for
educational purposes. Merry Christmas everyone!
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