Video: The Mirage Reignites Las Vegas Strip With Dramatic Transformation of Iconic Volcano
10 Setembro 2008 - 2:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Grateful Dead Drummer Mickey Hart and International Musical
Phenomenon Zakir Hussain Provide Back Beat for Audio/Visual
Spectacular LAS VEGAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The
Mirage, a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGM), today
announced details of a dynamic redesign to its signature Volcano.
Known the world over for its iconic Strip-front feature, The Mirage
has joined forces with legendary Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart,
Indian tabla sensation Zakir Hussain and Fountains of Bellagio
design firm WET, to create an all-new audio/visual spectacle. The
top-to-bottom overhaul is the final step in the property's ongoing
transformation and is scheduled for completion late 2008. To view
the Multimedia News Release, go to:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/34865/ The Mirage set a new
standard for innovative Strip-front attractions when The Volcano
first erupted in 1989. Raising the bar once again, The Mirage has
enlisted the Grammy Award-winning talents of Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame musician Mickey Hart and Indian musical virtuoso Zakir Hussain
to create and perform a one-of-a-kind soundtrack arranged
exclusively for the iconic blast. "To put percussive sound to the
image of fire and have it dance around a lagoon is something I've
never done; I've never birthed a volcano," said Hart. "Zakir and I
immersed ourselves in the legends and myths and studied what really
makes a volcano work. The result, a true union of the senses, will
rattle your bones, just like a real volcano." Tasked with bringing
the latest innovations to the project, WET will forge a primal
volcanic environment of sound, light, music and heat. WET's
choreographed FireShooters -- which send massive fireballs more
than 12 feet into the air -- were designed specifically for The
Mirage using the latest developments in flame-expression
technology. The FireShooters will punctuate the performances with
eruptions of fiery "lava" that will flow down the mountain's
fissures in a series of lively flames. As the eruption ignites the
surrounding lagoon, the FireShooters will bring Las Vegas'
signature blast within feet of spectators. Further enhancing the
overall experience, The Volcano will feature a new Meyer Sound
state-of-the-art sound system. An award-winning industry innovator,
Meyer Sound is widely recognized for providing the gold standard in
audio systems, as heard in theaters throughout the world, including
The Mirage's own LOVE Theater. With more than 60 Meyer Sound
cabinets strategically placed throughout the lagoon, Hart and
Hussain's invigorating composition will immerse guests in the
volcanic rhythm. The new Volcano is the crowning jewel of a
transformation project that began at the property in 2006. During
the past three years, The Mirage has introduced new amenities
including The Beatles' LOVE(TM) by Cirque du Soleil, nightlife
outposts JET Nightclub and The Beatles Revolution Lounge; the
luxury adult pool BARE, and restaurants created by the world's most
acclaimed restaurateurs and designers. A recent $110 million room
and suite redesign has further enhanced The Mirage's leading-edge
position. Striking new decor and dynamic designs offer guests a
comfortable home away from home. From luxury amenities to modern
furnishings, the resort's 2,765 Deluxe and Tower Deluxe
accommodations reflect an ambiance of contemporary upscale living,
perfectly complementing the energy and excitement of the new
Mirage. "The Mirage and our fiery Volcano have long been symbols of
the energy and excitement Las Vegas offers," said Scott Sibella,
President and COO of The Mirage. "We recognize that to remain at
the forefront of this dynamic destination, The Mirage must deliver
trendsetting attractions that excite and entertain, giving our
guests a reason to visit again and again." To discover more about
the Volcano, see images and learn about the work in progress, and
view interviews with the creators behind the magic, go to
mirage.com. There, visitors also may enter The Mirage Volcano
Memories Contest and win a trip to The Mirage to see the new
Volcano erupt later this year.
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/34865DATASOURCE: The Mirage - MGM
MIRAGE CONTACT: Christi Braginton of MGM MIRAGE Public Relations,
+1-702-650-7565 Web site: http://www.mirage.com/
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