brenthodge 232 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I think unless the music is incorporated throughout the entire experience it seems odd on just the lift - always has to me. I don't think in this case it adds a lot. I think it feels tacked on and unnecessary especially since its continually interrupted for the safety announce. If they had recorded that INTO the music then it would have been better - especially if there were areas throughout the ride that the music was heard again to "accent" what was happening - like the tunnels etc. But overall I won't miss it - It would have been better to have had themed music playing in the station instead of ONE DIRECTION 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Interpreter 82068 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 We are just getting old. Back in the day, Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd played in the station... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeeastFarmer 5292 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 So I have changed my mind about The Beast music. I think the first lift hill is better without it. The announcement is annoying. I do like it on the second lift and have found my happy place. That means they will probably change it for 2016. Still kind of forlorn about not having The Beast as my first coaster in 2016, but will do Thunderhead so that my first 2016 coaster will be a woodie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterOhio 4809 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I don't get why no one likes it... I really prefer the music, it adds to a theme, that seems to be missing beyond the station and the forest setting that makes you feel like you're being hunted. The music adds suspense as you ascent. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calakapepe 8130 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Oh my I didn't even consider what my first coaster will be! It'll be at Dollywood, I know that much! To stay on topic, I don't mind the music or the announcement on the lift hills. I hardly pay attention to them anymore after riding for so many years 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Creed Bratton 14505 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Music in stations/on rides/etc. doesn't even phase me. I'm so in tune with the moment I'm in when I'm at a park. Being at a park, riding a coaster, flat ride, anything to do with a park, is my therapy. I take in the experience. Music can be playing but I listen to the things I can't hear at home, i.e. the ride, the chatter of folks in queues, the restraints opening and closing, etc. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeast1116 603 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 What are the songs called that play on some of the lift hills anyway? I would love to know! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegajone 1435 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Music in stations/on rides/etc. doesn't even phase me. I'm so in tune with the moment I'm in when I'm at a park. Being at a park, riding a coaster, flat ride, anything to do with a park, is my therapy. I take in the experience. Music can be playing but I listen to the things I can't hear at home, i.e. the ride, the chatter of folks in queues, the restraints opening and closing, etc.I think music can greatly improve the experience of an attraction. I think it's a very underrated element of theming.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Interpreter 82068 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 See also International Street's grand, majestic mu....er....noise. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeeastFarmer 5292 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 What are the songs called that play on some of the lift hills anyway? I would love to know! This was in another thread last year at Halloween Haunt. I am sorry I don't recall the poster's name, but he posted a video of him and his son at Haunt. In the Octoberfest area, I heard the "old" lifthill music on the speakers. I commented and he replied that it was from the Independence Day soundtrack, but I can't remember the name of the song. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Creed Bratton 14505 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Music in stations/on rides/etc. doesn't even phase me. I'm so in tune with the moment I'm in when I'm at a park. Being at a park, riding a coaster, flat ride, anything to do with a park, is my therapy. I take in the experience. Music can be playing but I listen to the things I can't hear at home, i.e. the ride, the chatter of folks in queues, the restraints opening and closing, etc.I think music can greatly improve the experience of an attraction. I think it's a very underrated element of theming.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk That may be, but for me personally it does nothing for me. I'm so in tune with music outside of parks that paying attention to it in a park disturbs my "therapy" if that makes sense. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hendrick 797 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Music in stations/on rides/etc. doesn't even phase me. I'm so in tune with the moment I'm in when I'm at a park. Being at a park, riding a coaster, flat ride, anything to do with a park, is my therapy. I take in the experience. Music can be playing but I listen to the things I can't hear at home, i.e. the ride, the chatter of folks in queues, the restraints opening and closing, etc.I think music can greatly improve the experience of an attraction. I think it's a very underrated element of theming.Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk I love the Legend howl and Banshee scream. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeeastFarmer 5292 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 The Beast experience this year was not good for me. Assigned seating and only two non wheel rows. But a bad ride on The Beast is better than a good ride on Invertigo. I ended up riding Adventure Express more than The Beast this year. This comment is going in for posterity during a global pandemic--I'm grateful I got to experience KI 4 times this summer. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Meyer 1321 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 ^ I'm sure The Beast will get some TLC this winter too! They just didn't mention it yet. Supposedly they had steel for the helix, but I never saw that over the summer. My experience on The Beast this summer was great! I didn't have any issues. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kodistict 2355 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Shawn Meyer said: ^ I'm sure The Beast will get some TLC this winter too! They just didn't mention it yet. Supposedly they had steel for the helix, but I never saw that over the summer. My experience on The Beast this summer was great! I didn't have any issues. Same here, and yes they did put some steel supports up to reinforce the helix over the summer. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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