CONCERT VIDEOS!!!

Why do modern bands insist on the "singer-songwriter" model?  Especially with so many great songs available for reinterpretation.  

I admit to loving cover songs, I must have a dozen versions of "Fly Me To The Moon."  Frank Sinatra, Ella Fittzerald, Diana Krall and Oscar Peterson (to name but a few) have all performed their version of this song.  Why don't more performers, specifically rock/pop artists, do this?

Performers I like performing songs of other artists I like is a particular thrill for me.  Tie this into a complete audio AND visual experience and I'm in heaven.  With this said, I feel compelled, spoiler ahead, to recommend three concert videos:

1.  David Gray LIve in Slow Motion (DVD only, no BluRay) performing the Cure's Friday I'm in Love

2.  John Mayer Where the Light Is performing Tom Petty's Freefalling (3 piece acoustic band)

3.  Foo Fighters Live at Wembley Stadium performing Led Zepplin's Rock and Roll and Ramble On

NOTE ON FOO FIGHTERS: Led Zep songs include guest appearances by John Paul Jones and Jimmie Page

Run, don't walk, to see this BluRay!

Current update

Our work is almost complete in Current.  As mentioned prior, Current is the new contemporary men's clothing store on Park Avenue.  Shown in the photos are our equipment rack featuring the Sonos music streaming player allowing access to any Internet-based music including last.fm, pandora, Sirius and Rhapsody.

In keeping with the trend of the store, employees will be able to browse the Internet for the most up-to-date music for instant playback.  The equipment includes only the best professional gear from JBL and Crown.

Family and Game Room Retrofits

Storch recently completed this retrofit in an RJV home located in Winter Park.  Our systems included entertainment areas in the family room and second floor game room.  The family room system routes music throughout the first floor and outdoor summer kitchen. 

Dual Display

Storch Entertainment Systems introduced the idea of the "dual display" system for this home theater in Winter Park and provided design assistance to the project.  We also provided the video projection monitor.

This type of installation is becoming more popular with many of our clients, especially those who do not have the space or lifestyle for a traditional home theater.  A dual display system provides the best of ALL worlds, namely:

For daily TV viewing, a standard flat panel TV is used (65 inch in this photo).

This allows the room lights to be at any level.

It is also better for news programs, sit coms, reality shows, etc.

For movies, concerts and sporting events, the electric video screen descends in front of the flat panel.

In this installation, the drapes close and the lights dim automatically. 

For space planning, this is a winner also as no additional room is required to enjoy the impact of a really large picture.

If you love movies (or concert videos), a large, video projected image is unbeatable for bringing the cinema experience home.