ssChristmas 2025 Light Show Videos
Run Rudolph Run
This sequence features “Run Rudolph Run,” performed by Jimmy Buffett, as a tribute to an artist whose music I’ve long loved. I chose this song because of the joy his music has brought me over the years and wanted to honor him with a dedicated sequence. This marks the second song sequence I’ve created for a large-scale show.
What drew me to this track was the rich layering of instruments throughout. The strong rhythm and distinctive musical accents gave me the opportunity to craft bold patterns and synchronized effects across the display. I focused on highlighting multiple instruments to create movement and depth, bringing the music vividly to life through lighting.
He's My Star
This sequence features “He’s My Star” by Poster Children. The song holds special meaning for me because two of the band members were my professors and played a pivotal role in connecting me with the entertainment industry. Through their guidance, I gained incredible opportunities and met many inspiring creatives along the way.
This was the first song I independently sequenced for a large-scale display, and I selected it as my first project as a way to thank my professors for their guidance, mentorship, and continued support.
Wizards of Winter
Originally sequenced by Magical Light Shows, this sequence was imported into my display and extensively customized to fit my layout. Because the original design included more props than I had available, I remapped and redistributed effects to work seamlessly with my configuration. I also enhanced the sequence by adding custom elements, including flood lighting and additional effects, to better complement my setup and overall show design.
80s Mix
Originally sequenced by Magical Light Shows, this multi-song 1980s mix was adapted to fit my display layout. While the overall sequence remained intact, the original design utilized eight melody trees to represent individual notes within the music. I restructured those elements to scale from eight trees down to five, carefully redistributing the melodic mapping so the visual representation continued to align naturally with the music.
Angels - Glory to God
Originally sequenced by Magical Light Shows, this sequence integrated seamlessly into my display and required minimal structural adjustments. I enhanced the design by incorporating custom flood lighting elements. The percussion breakdown features my favorite addition: alternating flood effects across different sections of the house to emphasize the rhythmic dynamics of the music.
John Williams Compilation
Originally sequenced by Magical Light Shows, this medley features a collection of iconic movie themes by John Williams. The sequence was adapted to fit my display layout, requiring the melodic mapping to be scaled from eight trees down to five while preserving the musical clarity and flow. Additional custom elements, such as flood lighting, were incorporated to enhance the overall presentation.
Sarajevo
Originally sequenced by Magical Light Shows, this piece was adapted for my display layout by scaling the melodic mapping from eight trees down to five while maintaining alignment with the music. Custom flood lighting and additional effects were incorporated to enhance the visual presentation.