Brown Note Productions, Inc. 92 new ones were deployed in Thornton, Colorado Clay packs Last Spicy performances at DJ Sammy Virji's high-energy show at Denver's Civic Center Park in September 13. Against the stunning neoclassical backdrop of the City and County Building, Virji wowed an audience who, despite the inclement weather, enjoyed a fantastic night of electronic dance music.
Virji has exploded onto the EDM scene since he last performed at Denver's Greek Theater a year ago. He's played Coachella and Tomorrowland, charted solo hits and made notable collaborations leading up to one of the biggest shows of his career at Civic Center Park.
Brown Note has partnered with Chris Schroeder Productions And Lighting designer Erik Mahowald from Bending light productions 92 Ultimo Sharpys to create a bold, dynamic lighting backdrop that frames both the artist on stage and the iconic building behind them. The sharp beams and speed of the spotlights allowed them to shape the performance environment with energy and precision, adding depth and drama that made the open-air scene a completely immersive visual experience.
According to Mahowald, his Bending Lite Productions “have been excited for some time about the release of Ultimo Sharpy, Claypaky's next-generation beam-moving head. Amidst all the new technology coming to the lighting industry, we've been waiting for an update to the Sharpy, one of our biggest workhorses.”
“For Sammy Virji, we wanted to design a lighting package that would not only wow audiences from a distance, but also impress them [the City and County Building] behind the stage completely free of buildings. Ultimo Sharpy gave us the confidence that we could create an impressive light show and light architecture.”
Ryan Knutson, President at Brown Note, says, “What really sets the Ultimo Sharpy apart is its new color mixing engine – a big step up from the traditional color wheel found in most beam fixtures. Lighting designers have been asking for this level of control, and Claypaky has delivered. The upgrade brings richer color reproduction, smoother transitions and far greater creative flexibility in a compact, high-performance beam. Combined with its ultra-fast performance.” Motion, constant pan rotation and robust IP protection, the Ultimo Sharpy redefines what a device of this size and heritage can achieve. It’s a game changer for designers looking to push the boundaries of performance and precision.”
Ultimo Sharpy's IP66 rating was a huge advantage for Virji's show as, as predicted, it rained before his performance, but it largely cleared up in time for his performance. Mahowald was pleased with his first use of the devices, particularly their IP capabilities. “Ultimo Sharpy is not only fast, bright and compact, it is also IP certified. Bending Lite is suitable for a wide range of outdoor events and has a high quality beam.” [exposed to] The elements will change the game.”
Knutson agrees with Mahowald. “The Ultimo Sharpy is a versatile, IP-certified beam headlight that is suitable for both touring and permanent outdoor environments. The Ultimo Sharpy is a legacy headlight in this category and a reliable next-generation replacement. Its speed, punch and weather-resistant design make it ideal for everything from festivals and large civic events to permanent architectural or municipal installations where a consistent, strong impact is required.” Lighting is required year-round.”
Chris Schroeder Productions shared production duties with Brown Note for the event. Alex Van There that was it Light operator And ED36North The Video operator.
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