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Blue Mania. By Lee Wickham. The Performances. Percussion music Funny yet mute Silly creative acts Poncho section Unforgettable finales. How it all Started. 1988 in NYC Creators-Matt Goldman, Chris Wink, Phil Stanton At first, performed on streets, clubs Kept growing and growing.
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Blue Mania By Lee Wickham
The Performances • Percussion music • Funny yet mute • Silly creative acts • Poncho section • Unforgettable finales
How it all Started • 1988 in NYC • Creators-Matt Goldman, Chris Wink, Phil Stanton • At first, performed on streets, clubs • Kept growing and growing
The Blue Men • On stage-improvisers, musicians, leaders, artists, and comedians. • Blue man=drumming + fit +acting • Why blue? • 1 hour prepare, 1 hour change • Look creepy, but friendly
The Instruments • Original • Made of PVC • Drumbone instrument-PVC pipe with sliding action • HungarianCimbalom-strings instrument struck with drumsticks • Airpoles- light poles slice quickly through air
More Than Just a Show • BMG made popular toy • Blue Man Creativity Center-NYC • BMG record albums, (Audio and The Complex) • BMG created new style of music • Been on TV many times
The End Thanks For Watching