Prolite Event Solutions covers Yanni
Published: MEA
EGYPT: Prolite Event Solutions supplied the lighting gear for a two-show run by Yanni at the Great Pyramids in Giza. The rental company opted for a selection of fixtures from Martin Professional for the shows, which were also filmed in 4K for later broadcast.
Prolite Event Solutions used an array of Martin’s Mac Viper AirFXs, Mac Quantum Washes, Mac 2000 Profiles and Mac 700 Washes for the concerts. It opted for 24 of the Viper AirFXs for side and backlighting and 24 Quantum Washes for side wash. The 20 2000 Profiles and 16 700 Washes were used to light the audience.
‘This was a one-of-a-kind-event – Yanni performing his unique blend of jazz, classical and world music with world-class musicians against the backdrop of Pyramids, artefacts which have stood for almost 5,000 years,’ said Baher George, co-founder of Prolite Event Solutions. ‘Working with Bud Horowitz, Yanni’s lighting director, we chose a light show that complemented the elegant, soulful nature of the pieces, drawing the audience’s eye to the musicians and highlighting the majesty of the setting.
‘We chose the Mac Viper AirFX’s for their extensive features,’ he continued. ‘The front lens gave us a powerful, fat beam look. We also experimented with the wide zoom range and the rotating gobo wheel, and got great effects from that combination. The Mac Quantum Wash is the perfect fixture for side wash. The power, range and saturation of colours was a fantastic juxtaposition to the stark desert backdrop, which added an almost surreal aspect to the show.’