Empire State Building Gives Gift To New York City -- And The World
-- With Its First-Ever LED Tower Light Show Featuring Alicia Keys
-- World's Most Famous Office Building Unveils Custom,
Innovative LED Lighting System Created by Philips Color Kinetics
Synchronized Live on Clear Channel New York Stations to Hits
by Alicia Keys
NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, the
world-famous Empire State Building (ESB), in collaboration with
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and 14 time Grammy® Award
winner, Alicia Keys, will give a
gift to New York City and the
world by revealing ESB's new, one-of-a-kind LED tower lights with a
first-ever light show on the Landmark. This show marks the
official unveiling of a groundbreaking new LED lighting system,
developed by the world's leader in LED lighting Philips Color
Kinetics (PCK).
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At 9:00 p.m. ET, Alicia Keys will help kick off the light show by
flipping the switch live in Clear Channel New York City studios
with Elvis Duran, Z100; DJ Clue,
Power105; Helen Little, 106.7 Lite
fm; and Cubby, 103.5 KTU—a moment that will be synchronized on-air
to two of Keys' tracks—her single from her new album "Girl on
Fire," followed by her smash hit "Empire State of Mind." New
Yorkers and those in the surrounding area with a view of ESB can
tune into one of four Clear Channel radio stations—Z100, 103.5 KTU,
Power105, and 106.7 Lite fm—as the stations simultaneously play
accompanying music to the light show. The light show will be
hosted for on-demand viewing at iHeartRadio.com, home to Clear
Channel's digital radio service, by 10
a.m., on Tuesday, November
27.
The state-of-the-art dynamic lighting system from PCK is unique
to ESB and allows customized light capabilities from a palette of
over 16 million colors in limitless combinations along with effects
previously not possible such as ripples, cross-fades, sparkles,
chasers, sweeps, strobes and bursts. In addition to greater
control and management of the lighting, the new computerized system
will deliver superior light and vibrancy levels in real-time,
unlike the previous floodlights.
"The Empire State Building's lights are the international icon
of the New York City
skyline. We use our tower lights to partner with select
charities, organizations, and events around the world," said
Anthony E. Malkin, President of
Malkin Holdings which supervises the Empire State Building.
"Philips Color Kinetics' new LED lights were installed over the
summer and have been set at the color and intensity of the
incandescent lights they replaced. As of tonight, our lights'
full range and intensity will be brought to life, forever changing
the New York skyline. We
wanted to celebrate with and thank New
York City and our global audience with a specially
choreographed, custom light show. I am so happy that real New
Yorkers, Alicia Keys, Z100, 103.5
KTU, Power105, and 106.7 Lite fm are sharing in our gift of the
light show tonight."
"The Empire State Building has always been a symbol of what's
possible in New York, and all the
dreams that can come true in this city that never sleeps," said
Alicia Keys. "I'm so excited
to unveil the new tower lights that are going to illuminate the
city below like never before—shining bright with inspiration.
As a proud New Yorker, I'm so honored and humbled to be a
little part of its history."
To extend the gift to New York
City, and celebrate the release of her fifth studio album,
GIRL ON FIRE, Alicia Keys
will also perform on Tuesday, November 27. Her special
performance will be held at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by PC
Richard and Son in Tribeca for the first responders and volunteers
who have worked tirelessly to restore the affected area, as well as
those individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy. GIRL ON
FIRE is available November 27, on RCA Records.
About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna),
the Empire State Building is the "World's Most Famous Office
Building." With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and
amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate
tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The
skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major
television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State
Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted
by the American Institute of Architects. The Empire State Building
Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions and is
the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the
Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com,
http://www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, or
@EmpireStateBldg.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the
Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health
and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through
meaningful innovation. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle
and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into
people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights
and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in
the Netherlands, Philips employs
approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more
than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is a market
leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy
efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well
as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with
strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable
entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
With 239 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media
and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television
outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150
cities through 850 owned radio stations. The company's radio
stations and content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital
radio channels, Sirius/XM satellite, on the Internet at
iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the
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via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others.
The company's operations include radio broadcasting, online and
mobile services and products, live concerts and events,
syndication, music research services and independent media
representation. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is a division
of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a leading global media
and entertainment company. More information on the company can be
found at clearchannel.com, clearchanneloutdoor.com and
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