LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, September 17, the beat dropped and
water soared when world-renowned DJ/producer Tiesto brought the
iconic Fountains of Bellagio to life with a never-before-heard
medley of three songs off his new album, A Town Called
Paradise. "Footprints," "Rocky" and "Red Lights" serve as the soundtrack to the
newest show choreographed by WET, the original fountain
creators.
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"Las Vegas is like my second
home and I'm excited to leave a permanent mark on the city I love,"
said Tiesto. "The Fountains of Bellagio bring my songs to life in a
new and dynamic way that I can't wait for my fans to
experience."
The medley is the first compilation created specifically for the
Fountains of Bellagio and the only show set to electronic dance
music. This is also the first time a composer has collaborated with
WET on show choreography for the Bellagio Fountains.
Randy Morton, President and COO
of Bellagio, said, "We're thrilled to have Tiesto contribute his
talent to our very special Fountains. The collaboration of these
two Las Vegas icons will introduce
Bellagio to an entirely new audience."
The show was taken from inception to completion by Peter Kopik, Executive Designer & Director
of Choreography at WET, with Tiesto and Kopik spending time at the
company's California studio as
well as on site programming at Bellagio. The mix includes elements
exclusively added for the Fountains show and is a spectacle that
will appeal to all.
Kopik said, "It was a new challenge to translate Tiesto's
fast-paced beats in to Fountain choreography. Instead of starting
off slow as the other shows do, this performance begins with an
explosive burst from the Fountains, bringing a new energy to the
show."
The Fountains of Bellagio is complimentary with daily
performances that rotate more than 30 songs. The schedule
is:
- Every 30 minutes: Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday and holidays, noon – 8
p.m.
Sunday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Every 15 minutes: Daily, 8
p.m. – midnight
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
ABOUT BELLAGIO RESORT & CASINO
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio
overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake, where fountains
perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and
lights. Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences
including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano's Picasso and Le Cirque from the
renowned Maccioni family. Bellagio is home to an impressive
collection of luxury retailers including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio
Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Breguet, Prada, Chanel,
Dior, Fendi, BottegaVeneta, Hermes and OMEGA. A world-class art
gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the
stunning "O" by Cirque du Soleil, a luxurious spa and salon,
dynamic nightlife at The Bank, Hyde
Bellagio and Lily Bar &
Lounge and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio
experience. Bellagio is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM
Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and
reservations, visit bellagio.com, call toll free at (888) 987-6667
or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
ABOUT TIESTO
TIESTO is one of the most
recognizable forces in the genre. He's received the adoration of
millions worldwide, garnered Grammy Award nominations, opened
the 2004 Olympic Games, been named "The Greatest DJ of All Time"
by Mixmag and the "#1" DJ by Rolling
Stone, partnered with Guess and AKG for his own brands,
headlined festivals worldwide including Ultra Music Festival
and Electric Daisy Carnival, launched the "Club Life" channel
on SiriusXM and holds an acclaimed residency at Hakkasan and
Wet Republic in Las Vegas. His new
studio album, A Town Called Paradise, was released in
June 2014 and features the smash Gold
singles "Red Lights" and "Wasted"
and the new single "Light Years Away."
ABOUT WET
Since its inception in 1983, WET has created
more than 220 water features in more than 20 countries on five
continents. Holding more than 100 patents and employing more than
200 designers, engineers, architects, scientists, animators and
choreographers, WET designs and manufactures all elements of its
features in-house within its 50,000 square foot research center,
60,000 square foot manufacturing facility and 8,000 square foot
design studio, all housed at its campus in the Burbank/Sun
Valley region of Los Angeles, California. Named one of Fast Company's "Most
Innovative Companies" in 2010, WET has received numerous
design and business awards, and has been featured in The New
Yorker, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and
CBS Sunday Morning. In addition to the Fountains of
Bellagio, WET projects include The Dubai
Fountain (world's largest fountain),
the Salt Lake
City 2002 Winter Olympic
Cauldron, Efteling in The Netherlands,
and Revson
Fountain at Lincoln Center for the Performing
Arts. For more information please
visit www.wetdesign.com.
![On Sept. 17, Tiesto unveiled the newest Fountains of Bellagio show set to three songs off of his new album, A Town Called Paradise. (Credit Ethan Miller for Bellagio) On Sept. 17, Tiesto unveiled the newest Fountains of Bellagio show set to three songs off of his new album, A Town Called Paradise. (Credit Ethan Miller for Bellagio)](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7317051-fountains-of-bellagio-las-vegas-dance-to-hits-by-dj-producer-tiesto/gallery/image/23b2e1d9-48a4-476e-a329-f87806dfe703.HR.jpg)
![The newest Fountains of Bellagio show is the only time a medley has been created specifically for the Fountains, and is the first EDM compilation to join the lineup. (Credit Ethan Miller for Bellagio) The newest Fountains of Bellagio show is the only time a medley has been created specifically for the Fountains, and is the first EDM compilation to join the lineup. (Credit Ethan Miller for Bellagio)](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7317051-fountains-of-bellagio-las-vegas-dance-to-hits-by-dj-producer-tiesto/gallery/image/3155e0fd-305b-468e-b26e-e619474b7cfb.HR.jpg)
![Crowds danced and enjoyed the new Fountains of Bellagio show set to an exclusive medley of Tiesto’s “Rocky,” “Red Lights” and “Footprints” off his new album. (Credit Ethan Miller for Bellagio) Crowds danced and enjoyed the new Fountains of Bellagio show set to an exclusive medley of Tiesto’s “Rocky,” “Red Lights” and “Footprints” off his new album. (Credit Ethan Miller for Bellagio)](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7317051-fountains-of-bellagio-las-vegas-dance-to-hits-by-dj-producer-tiesto/gallery/image/dba9b382-6b24-4f09-8030-da6c3b68b542.HR.jpg)
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