Cool Gadgets and Trends in Memorable Concerts

Posted by entri in Music, Technology

Just what makes a concert cool and hip, and worthy of sharing with friends? Well, for the last few years, concert-goers and music fans have shown different ways and actions to show that they have enjoyed the concert, or loved the performances shown by musical acts, bands and singers. Just watch some of the popular videos of concerts and musical performances, and you will know the usual signs. Music fans and concert-goers will put their lighters in the air to show appreciation for the artist. And while they are waving the lighter, they will join the singer of the band in singing the song. Whatever the action or behavior shown, the success of the concert depends on the involvement of the guests and concert-goers. But there is one more element that help makes a concert a successful and memorable venture. And for many organizers and enthusiastic concert-goers, it’s also about the technology that’s incorporated into the overall planning and implementation of the concert.

From flashlights and lighters to LED wristbands

During the 1970s and 1980s, concerts are known for the use of lights not just to provide illumination and a spotlight on the stage, but also to show support to the artists. Instead of turning on the spotlights, concert goers often use their lighters. You know the drill in concerts when you need to show off and wave your lighters. The band will play a song from their song list, the crowd will go wild and sing with the vocalist, and out of the blue, concert-goers will show their lighters. The result is a visual display of lights that help make concerts colorful. This is old school, and can be seen in many concerts during the 1980s and 1990s.

Today, new technologies are helping change this trend into a colorful tradition. Instead of lighters, some innovative entrepreneurs have developed LED wristbands that will light up in concerts. The LED wristbands also provide color to the concert, and help transform the musical extravaganza into a collective art form.

Dynamic range of lights and modern equipment

Sometimes, the ambiance and entertainment that one can experience in a concert is actually brought by the creative display of lights. Lighting engineers and designers usually spend hours’ worth of planning to create a story line and the program for the lights so that the lights can be incorporated in the concert program. Sometimes, the success of the program will depend on the selection of lights, and how these lights are used. Also the quality of equipment on stage will also define the concert-going experience. It is no longer enough that the band is backed by the best travel guitars or acoustic guitars. Sometimes, it can help if the band knows how to become adventurous when it comes to equipment selection. Prized guitars like Epiphone Wildkat often add an element of style into a concert.

New technologies and creativity can go a long way in transforming ordinary concerts into memorable ones. When concerts are planned appropriately, using modern technologies, concert-goers will have their time of their lives.