Saturday 22 June 2019

Discovering Pyrotechnics In Music And Art

By Jeffrey Williams


When it comes to unique and unusual work, fire can often play a place. For, pyrotechnics is an area in which individuals need a lot of skill. Whereas, individuals can often also have fun simply by playing with the element, as long as done so safely. One area in which fire is at the center is in that of being a burner or fire dancer, either of which can be work or play.

Different areas to which these words apply include, demolition, quarrying, gas pressure blasting in mining, parts of automotive airbags, explosive bolts, oxygen candles, safety matches, fireworks and generally anything related to fire, especially as associated with the arts. Whereas, the people in charge of devices associated with the technology including the safe storage and handling of those devices or those whom provide professional firework displays are known as pyro-technicians.

When it comes to entertainment, explosions, flashes, smoke, flames and fireworks are most often referred to as fire art like that which takes place at Burning Man in the Nevada desert on an annual basis. Whereas, the proximity refers to the location of a device which is being used relative to an audience. In most areas of the United States, groups and individuals need special permission and licensing to use this type of technology.

While as noted by an incident with the band White Stripes, the technology can be a dangerous aspect for a band and spectators, especially when individuals are not trained on how to handle these type of devices. Whereas, when the equipment is operated properly and with caution, fire art can make for some of the most exciting shows in the history of concerts and live shows.

Later, fire became extremely popular with groups such as Queen, Kiss, The Who and others. As proven by Michael Jackson whose hair caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial, the technology can also have a down side. Although, Rammstein, a German industrial metal band are renowned for the incorporation of different aspects of the technology into each performance. Whereas, more recently American bands Green Day and Lordi have also been using the technology.

The technology is broken down into several categories, each of which provides a different result. Although, a combination is often used when it comes to professional displays of fireworks, especially during a finale. As such, it is important that spectators be alert, aware and cautious at these events as some devices or fireworks can catch on fire.

When it comes to theatrical performances, most devices are used to create an effect of fire either coming out of an object. In this case, the term used to describe this aspect is known as gerb. In most cases, the use of devices in this area are often far safer than that of others. Still, even with live theater and movie productions, there can be incidents in which a fire can be started or an individual experiences a severe burn.

Regardless of category, most of these devices are now initiated by a remote control signal which causes an electrical charge or e-match to produce ignition. While the remote may be a manual device, the computer can be controlled via a switch console in order to fire a sequence or pre-programmed sequence of fireworks in different formats which tracks with the live performance during stage cues.




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