Nights in White Satin: The Trip
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Nights in White Satin: The Trip was a theme park ride located at Hard Rock
Park (now Freestyle Music Park) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
, and is based on the song Nights in White Satin
by The Moody Blues
. It is a dark ride
that incorporates visual effects
, digital CGI, and special effects installed by Attraction Design Services; it utilizes sights, sounds, and smells. The attraction was developed by Sally Corporation
and Jon Binkowski of Hard Rock Park. In early 2009, as a part of Hard Rock Park's new management, the ride was redesigned to fit a more family oriented theme.
over 718ft of track and past 14 "scenes". An edited version of the song Nights in White Satin plays during the ride. It was specially recorded by the Moody Blues to match the length of the ride.
The ride is 4 minutes and 45 seconds in duration and is located in the British Invasion
section of the park.
The high-fidelity sound system found in each car was provided by JL Audio
and a custom-designed 24-volt amplifier
system. The fidelity of this system is considered to be quintessential to the experience and was a major point in the design of the attraction. “The biggest challenge was providing good on-board audio,” confirms Binkowski.
The ride travels past a variety of "scenes" where black light
s and various psychedelic
imagery are used.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Americans Peter Morton & Isaac Tigrett. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. In 2006, Hard Rock was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and...
Park (now Freestyle Music Park) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina. It is considered to be a major tourist destination in the...
, and is based on the song Nights in White Satin
Nights in White Satin
"Nights in White Satin" is a 1967 single by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward and first featured on the album Days of Future Passed.It is in the key of E minor Aeolian.-Single releases:...
by The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed....
. It is a dark ride
Dark ride
A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
that incorporates visual effects
Visual effects
Visual effects are the various processes by which imagery is created and/or manipulated outside the context of a live action shoot. Visual effects involve the integration of live-action footage and generated imagery to create environments which look realistic, but would be dangerous, costly, or...
, digital CGI, and special effects installed by Attraction Design Services; it utilizes sights, sounds, and smells. The attraction was developed by Sally Corporation
Sally Corporation
Founded in 1977, Sally Corporation is known for its dark rides , and its human, animal and cartoon animatronic characters and shows. The company serves amusement parks, attractions, museums and retail clients worldwide...
and Jon Binkowski of Hard Rock Park. In early 2009, as a part of Hard Rock Park's new management, the ride was redesigned to fit a more family oriented theme.
The ride
20 cars from ETF Ride Systems of The Netherlands accommodate 1,200 people per hourover 718ft of track and past 14 "scenes". An edited version of the song Nights in White Satin plays during the ride. It was specially recorded by the Moody Blues to match the length of the ride.
The ride is 4 minutes and 45 seconds in duration and is located in the British Invasion
British Invasion
The British Invasion is a term used to describe the large number of rock and roll, beat, rock, and pop performers from the United Kingdom who became popular in the United States during the time period from 1964 through 1966.- Background :...
section of the park.
The high-fidelity sound system found in each car was provided by JL Audio
JL Audio
JL Audio is an American manufacturer of consumer audio products. They produce marine, home, and mobile audio products, but are best known for their subwoofers. JL Audio is known as one of the pioneers of the car audio industry.-Formation:...
and a custom-designed 24-volt amplifier
Amplifier
Generally, an amplifier or simply amp, is a device for increasing the power of a signal.In popular use, the term usually describes an electronic amplifier, in which the input "signal" is usually a voltage or a current. In audio applications, amplifiers drive the loudspeakers used in PA systems to...
system. The fidelity of this system is considered to be quintessential to the experience and was a major point in the design of the attraction. “The biggest challenge was providing good on-board audio,” confirms Binkowski.
The ride travels past a variety of "scenes" where black light
Black light
A black light, also referred to as a UV light, ultraviolet light, or Wood's lamp, is a lamp that emits ultraviolet radiation in the long-wave range, and little visible light...
s and various psychedelic
Psychedelic
The term psychedelic is derived from the Greek words ψυχή and δηλοῦν , translating to "soul-manifesting". A psychedelic experience is characterized by the striking perception of aspects of one's mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ostensibly...
imagery are used.
External links
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