There
are many things that one can see at the Bellagio Hotel (at Las Vegas)
but the
best sight that one can have from the hotel is the fountain. We were lucky to
be upgraded to a room with a view of the fountain.
Hundreds
of high pressure water jets create a truly spectacular water show.
I
could manage to capture two shows of the fountain from two vantage points. One
from the 24th floor of Hotel Bellagio and the second one from the
street below. I wanted to capture some fast numbers like “In the mood” but somehow I was not around when these numbers
played.
The moon walk also could be created by the fountain in tune with Michael Jackson's Billie Jean.
Some
interesting facts about the fountain:
The
fountains are programmed to perform to different songs. Some prominent ones
among them are:
Singing
in the rain
Rondine
al Nido
In
the mood
Luck
Be A Lady (Frank Sinatra)
Con
Te Partiro
Mission Impossible Theme
Your
Song (Elton John)
All That Jazz (from movie Chicago)
Billie Jean (Micheal Jackson)
Hallelujah
Chorus
Carol
of the Bells
O
Holy Night
The
time duration for each show is approximately 5 minutes and operates seven days a week.
3
pm to 8 pm with shows every 30 minutes
8
pm to 12 midnight with shows every 15 minutes
Shows are
only cancelled with the threat of high winds. ( if the
winds are too high, the dancing waters refuse to dance )
The
network of pipes feed 1200 nozzles which are managed by computer and
choreographed to music. There are three different types of nozzles
a) The Oarsmen
which shoots the water in a full 360 degree range.
b) The Shooters
which fire water upwards
c) The Super Shooters
which can push water 250 feet into the air.
The
combination of water jets and more than 4500 lights provide aesthetic display
to accompany the music played.
After
watching the gentle sway of these nozzles, I was not surprised when I read that musicians and choreographers were invited to design the routines and
patterns of the jets.
The next time I am in Vegas I will not miss the 'In the mood'
11 comments:
That sounds really amazing! The photos are great too!
Hello, this truly is "amazing" as Katherine Thomas says in her comment. I've never been to Las Vagas nor have I ever heard about this fountain. It seems like such a creative use of water. Peace.
I also loved them, Vegas is amazing in so many things. We have musical fountain in Vrindavan garden in Mysore too, they are also good.
Hello Haddock, thank you for visiting my modest blog. I have been Vegas a few times and agree the fountains are amazing. My favorite is the Star Spangled Banner's dancing waters.
While in Vegas my husband and I got to see Stevie Nicks (of Fleetwood Mac fame) in concert - the highlight of our trip to be sure. In Vegas the Luxor Hotel and the Paris are also amazing places to stay, although your view from your room is just wonderful. Next time you go take your family to the restaurant at the top of the Paris hotel, you will not be disappointed. Word is the Wynn (?) hotel tops everything, but I haven't stayed there.
I loved this entire show!!! The photos and video are fabulous! Thanks for sharing! I've never been to Vegas.
just wow!
Musicians and choreographers were invited to design it? Wow! Never knew that. Guess what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. :D I know, very cheesy, but I couldn't help it! ;)
Great pics and video. Thanks for sharing. :)
I've never been to Vegas and probably never will so I enjoy seeing other people's photos of the place.
YESSSSSSS I have been here .. many time one of my fav places in world..
nothing less then a paradise!!
I try to make it to Vegas one in two yrs
thanks for sharing!!
So spectacular! Gorgeous photos and very interesting facts about the fountain.
I was in Las Vegas, Hoover dam in may, but did not have the views of the fountains like you did nor were we able to see the dam museum. Bit enjoyed the rest of the scenery a lot - thanks for filling in the ones I did not see :)
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