October 20, 201410 yr comment_195409 Bear in mind only really Swarm has been built since IMAScore has come into serious play (even then they were only starting out into the theme park side of things, Krake was their first ride soundtrack and probably were chosen mostly because they're a German company)... Might be expensive, but they have created some of the best ride music in modern times... Indeed, things like Chiapas and Helix sound like they should be in a film rather than a theme park... Plus the range of genres they've created is pretty much astounding... It should be EU law that all parks must have IMAScore do their ride music...
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195421 2015 I think the most possible thing we will see is a spruce up of Rumba Rapids and return of Themed areas. I think themed areas are gone, I don't see them returning at all, instead we will get each ride themed on its own (Saw, Swarm etc) with some groups (Amity, Lost City). Especially as the rumours are that the ranger county area and arena are being used for the 2016 attraction I think we will see a highly themed immersive ride, that doesn't necessarily link into anything else. Rumba Rapids and Colossus still need cleaning / refurbishment though!
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195423 Is there a way they can make the rapids on Rumba more intense by adding more poles under the water? Because not only is the ride dirty, it's actually really boring...
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195424 They could probably add some geysers under the water as well! Maybe where the wave machine is (next to the entrance) because then it's much harder to escape them!
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195434 ^ That would fit with the Calypso Quay/Volcano Theme too! It would be a nice idea to have the rapids rethemed and done up to fit with a Calypso Quay/Volcano theme. Probably won't happen but I like the idea.
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195438 Or do the cheaper, better and more pleasing option and just remove Nemesis from the name. It has literally nothing to do with the ride!
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195439 The Nemesis extension was just a cheap marketing stunt to increase the hype for the ride. I mean, why do you think they revealed the name the MINUTE the construction boards went up in late 2002?
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195440 With regards to the naming of Nemesis Inferno... http://forum.maniahub.com/topic/10112-ert-nemesis-inferno-10th-birthday-celebration/page-6#entry162079 Q: Because of the Nemesis name being implemented into Inferno's name, it means they are constantly compared. Would Nemesis Inferno ever be renamed to just Inferno?A: Nemesis Inferno has become a brand in its own right and we don’t mind the comparison’s to Nemesis at Alton Towers. Both rides have their own strengths. In other words, it won't change it's name any time soon. Not really necessary or anything and Inferno has it's own separate identity to Nemesis these days.
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195467 The cant change the Colossus music, its the best sound track merlin have. Also refurb top spin referring to the movement of ripsaw? sadly not the refurb top spin is not in a park also they might be changing it due to the fact that vortex and Colossus share the same song and the park might wanna give Colossus a more distinctive image by making its own soundtrack!
October 20, 201410 yr comment_195479 Or do the cheaper, better and more pleasing option and just remove Nemesis from the name. It has literally nothing to do with the ride!knowing Thorpe, they would do a half-arsed job of it and only change half the signs (anyone still see any 2010-2013 'sickbruv' branding?)
October 21, 201410 yr comment_195493 In other words, it won't change it's name any time soon. Not really necessary or anything and Inferno has it's own separate identity to Nemesis these days. That it's better than the Original XD
October 21, 201410 yr comment_195503 Inferno is a decent sequel to the original. Whilst Nemy is (obviously) the better ride, both have their strong points, Nemesis uses strong forces flying through twists, helixes and inversions while gaining speed, whilst Inferno features an amazing tunnel (when the mist works), interlocking corkscrews on top of lots of little moments of force and bliss, plus an intense helix and shrubbery for the ride to interact with.
October 21, 201410 yr comment_195510 Nemesis >>> Nemesis Inferno Q: Because of the Nemesis name being implemented into Inferno's name, it means they are constantly compared. Would Nemesis Inferno ever be renamed to just Inferno? A: Nemesis Inferno has become a brand in its own right and we don’t mind the comparison’s to Nemesis at Alton Towers. Both rides have their own strengths. I've always seen Nemesis as being superior to Nemesis Inferno and would prefer for Thorpe to drop the Nemesis from the title, and call it Inferno. Also, I don't think Nemesis Inferno has any strengths. Edited October 21, 201410 yr by Will
October 21, 201410 yr comment_195568 I do like a lot of their work, but the problem with most of IMAscore's music, is that while it is great to listen to while sat at home, it is not great to listen to stood in a queue on repeat for 2 hours. The Smiler's score is far too over the top in my opinion, considering you have to listen to it on repeat over an over. I'd say Air is the prefect example of good queue line music. Its ambient, it fits the ride, you can talk over, and it fades into the background. As I said though, don't get me wrong, their compositions are amazing in their own right. There are a lot of conclusive studies out there about how different tones, tempos and beats of music can affect your mood, to make you buy more things, feel like you've waited a shorter amount of time than you have, give you adrenaline etc. It would be interesting to know whether Merlin, IMAscore and the Theme park industry as a whole actually put this into practice.
October 22, 201410 yr comment_195572 Nemesis >>> Nemesis Inferno I've always seen Nemesis as being superior to Nemesis Inferno and would prefer for Thorpe to drop the Nemesis from the title, and call it Inferno. Also, I don't think Nemesis Inferno has any strengths. That's Infernos greatest strength. It doesn't try and be the greatest inverter ever built, it's just a solid little ride. Definitely my favourite coaster at Thorpe.
October 22, 201410 yr comment_195575 I do like a lot of their work, but the problem with most of IMAscore's music, is that while it is great to listen to while sat at home, it is not great to listen to stood in a queue on repeat for 2 hours. The Smiler's score is far too over the top in my opinion, considering you have to listen to it on repeat over an over. I'd say Air is the prefect example of good queue line music. Its ambient, it fits the ride, you can talk over, and it fades into the background. As I said though, don't get me wrong, their compositions are amazing in their own right. There are a lot of conclusive studies out there about how different tones, tempos and beats of music can affect your mood, to make you buy more things, feel like you've waited a shorter amount of time than you have, give you adrenaline etc. It would be interesting to know whether Merlin, IMAscore and the Theme park industry as a whole actually put this into practice. Chiapas, Helix and Krake would all like to point you in the direction of their queue-lines...
November 10, 201410 yr comment_197014 Yep it is Somehow sounds a bit cheap to me and I think would begin to grate quite quickly.
November 10, 201410 yr comment_197029 Here's an idea: Yesterday, I was walking past Storm in a Teacup...and the Angry Birds Land soundtrack was playing in there! Could this be a sign of a new Angry Birds (potentially Bad Piggies) theme?
November 10, 201410 yr Author comment_197036 What do people think about flying fish... Did it close early to get the maintenance in time to allow the park to open for February half term (love how we don't even know if this is happening yet), or do you reckon it will be relocated to fungle safari and/or get the scorpion express style treatment?
November 10, 201410 yr comment_197041 I'm pretty sure Thorpe have been displaying the MAP like that since the rebrand this year. Not too sure why to be honest, the excessive use of Gill Sans does become rather annoying sometimes.
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