Cal Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Looking, and sounding great in my opinion. Can't wait to see it on my next visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I like the fact they've kept the captions in a plain and simple font, and they haven't tried to make it 'gimmicky' in any way; they've just shown what the park has to offer. Looking forward to seeing this when I go next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Just watching the video makes me kick myself repeatedly for EVERY negative comment I've made about Thorpe! They really know how to make themselves LOOK great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 They have 10 minutes worth of that old entrance music, yet the same piece is repeated 3 times in those 5 minutes? Strange choice... Just play the whole song, cos it's fab <3 I would imagine it is played as shown in the video as it is exactly the same in this video... Thats a shame as I was looking forward to hearing the whole track. Oh well still better than chart music AdventureRyan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I like the fact they've kept the captions in a plain and simple font, and they haven't tried to make it 'gimmicky' in any way; they've just shown what the park has to offer. Looking forward to seeing this when I go next week! I don't really like the font in the video. Thorpe do have some pretty decent ride logos, so why not show them off in the video? Would create a more complete feel and show how the major coasters have quite separate identities even further! Cal and paige 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 If they had done in the right way, using the logos could've looked pretty good, but I think that it could look a bit naff had it not been done right, they've taken the safer option, which I think has worked better in this case, plus it 'matches' the map and signs around the park, thus keeping a constant 'theme' albeit a basic, corporate one. Although it'd be nice to see a developed version of this video next season maybe- or even for Fright Nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The thing with the font is, it's nice. But so generic! The Disney font for example is well known and easily recognised. Whilst nice, these simple blocks won't create a large enough identity. It gives a very same feel, that everything at Thorpe is the same style which isn't the case. Why not use the Fright Nights logo? That has the biggest impression of them all as it gives a sense of what it is through colour and style. It's difficult, because if you start throwing a load of ride logos into one video which uses the same typography throughout it could be quite messy. While it works in this video they have to be careful not to overdo it and end up more corporate (the Summer Nights banner on the roundabout outside the park looked nice though). I like the fact that all the shots used are real of the rides (minus ABL). Only real complaint, the Shark Hotel section really doesn't fit in at all. The music change is too much and we go from live action shots to stills. Not a fan. Other than that, nice bit of promotional image which sells the park. I'd like to know why they haven't just made a long version of the track used in the first 20 seconds of the video. As that is the music used in the advert and what I've essentially associated with "An Island Like no Other." I really hope they haven't just brought back the use of the entrance music to shut enthusiasts up, as the new parts (first and last part plus a section before Fright Nights) is fresh, new and doesn't bring back memories of when Thorpe was in decline. I know we all love the entrance music, but I'd much rather a whole new track which they seem to have made for this new tag line and use that with the new branding. paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adstratt Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 What track is the music between 3.30 and 3.52 from? Or is it new music? I have never heard it before. I love the video, only criticism would be the music being crossfaded together making it inconsistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 What track is the music between 3.30 and 3.52 from? Or is it new music? I have never heard it before. I love the video, only criticism would be the music being crossfaded together making it inconsistent. It's in the new 'Island like no other' advert, but part of it is a remix I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 For anyone who cares, the lower dome no longer has chart music either. pluk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 For anyone who cares, the lower dome no longer has chart music either. I'm going to miss listening to loud chart music in the toilets What music is playing, the entrance theme or the music from the new video? OldFarmerDean and MattyMoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I'm half-hoping it'll be the End of Day soundtrack like it used to be Gary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I really hope they haven't just brought back the use of the entrance music to shut enthusiasts up... Do you really think Thorpe Park would change music just because of some kids on internet forums? They probably added the music because they felt it would improve the experience of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I think quite often parks should be more receptive of enthusiasts, if only because we can often more readily see the flaws/issues with the parks in question... Like when restaurants read critic reviews and stuff... Europa pay attention to their official fansite, and sell their merch on park for example... Dunno if they have much negativity though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Do you really think Thorpe Park would change music just because of some kids on internet forums? They probably added the music because they felt it would improve the experience of the park. Yes. Thorpe read these forums y'know, and I expect that they respect member's opinions (especially if they give reasons for them rather than 'Lolz. Forp Perk is rubbish cos it is!1'). There's members on here who are well-travelled, and have seen some of the best and worse theme parks around. There's some who have worked at the Merlin parks before. So I have no doubt that Thorpe will listen to some of the views on here, and could even trickle down into being implemented... And with music in particular, Thorpe's Marketing Director even said over Twitter that the park were 'Looking into the entrance music', and took the time to listen - and respond! - to tweets from enthusiasts about their views on the entrance music, which included the bringing back of the original. Of course Thorpe would have felt it was time to get rid of the chart music. But I do think that the views on here are at the very least listened to, and could well make a difference. Doc, JamminGamer and alexander 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Yes. Thorpe read these forums y'know, and I expect that they respect member's opinions (especially if they give reasons for them rather than 'Lolz. Forp Perk is rubbish cos it is!1'). There's members on here who are well-travelled, and have seen some of the best and worse theme parks around. There's some who have worked at the Merlin parks before. So I have no doubt that Thorpe will listen to some of the views on here, and could even trickle down into being implemented... And with music in particular, Thorpe's Marketing Director even said over Twitter that the park were 'Looking into the entrance music', and took the time to listen - and respond! - to tweets from enthusiasts about their views on the entrance music, which included the bringing back of the original. Of course Thorpe would have felt it was time to get rid of the chart music. But I do think that the views on here are at the very least listened to, and could well make a difference. Preach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thorpe Park are showing the football in the dome this year and showing there support to England with this JamminGamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yay more world cup hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It's okay Holly, there's only two more matches and then it will all be over for another year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Month and a bit* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'm surprised how busy it is today... 45-60+ minutes on main coasters!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 If it's 2 trains then that's quite busy, 1 train not so much. Hardly surprising as it's beautiful weather and all year 11's in the area have finished school plus there will be more trips in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yeah they're all on full capacity... Wondered why there were so many kids - just thought June would still be quiet. Had to resort to buying a fast track for Saw as it had a 90minute queue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 School trip season for the next month until they officially break up... It's stupidly busy as a result, like busier than normal summer holidays in some cases... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1hrisin Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 A lot of year 11's and sixth formers have finished school too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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