There’s something both eerie and charming about weathered stone busts in a cemetery – they stand as silent monuments to lives long past. But what if those carved faces weren’t so silent after all?
The Barbershop Busts Decoration brings three stone-carved crooners from a bygone era back to life for one purpose: to serenade your Halloween neighborhood with four different Halloween-themed songs in classic barbershop style. These cemetery singers perform “Hobnobbin Goblins,” “Ode To Halloween,” “Welcome To Our Haunted House,” and “Witching Hour” – songs that some may recognize from Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree 2, now reimagined as a hauntingly melodic mausoleum performance.
There are multiple ways to display Barbershop Busts – as a trio, or as a solitary singer. That gives you options, whether you’re creating a full cemetery display or simply want to add musical atmosphere to your Halloween décor, these stone-cold singers are certain to captivate trick-or-treaters and October visitors.
Remember, too: sound matters! Since music is central to this decoration, make sure you have quality speakers. The barbershop harmonies and Halloween-themed lyrics deserve to be heard clearly. For outdoor displays, weather-resistant speakers like the AtmoSonic Bluetooth Speaker work well. Position them near your display so the music appears to come from the singing busts themselves.
Now, let’s take a closer look how to make the most of this unique decoration!
Bringing Stone to Life with 3DFX Head Mode
The standout feature of Barbershop Busts is the 3DFX Head Mode – and for those who like to create creepy cemeteries for Halloween, this is where the magic happens. This mode allows you to project the animated faces onto standard styrofoam mannequin heads found at any craft store, making it appear that stone busts have genuinely come to life.
Once you’ve picked up three styrofoam heads (or similar), it’s easy to create your own singing cemetery. You may wish to paint the props to look like weathered stone – light gray paint with darker accents for aging works well. Position them among your tombstones and other cemetery props in your front yard. Set up your projector and aim it at the heads – you’ll likely have to make minor adjustments with the position to make the heads look just right. Within minutes, you’ll create the illusion that these memorial busts are performing for passersby.
Pro tip: Position your singing busts where they’ll be easily visible but slightly unexpected. Having them tucked among tombstones means trick-or-treaters might not notice them immediately, making the moment they start singing even more delightful.
This setup is a nod to a certain famous haunted attraction’s singing stone faces, and Halloween fans will immediately recognize and appreciate the reference. The effect is family-friendly and undeniably engaging – perfect for creating that classic haunted graveyard atmosphere.
And, as we mentioned earlier, you are not limited to displaying this decoration as a trio. 3DFX Head Mode also works as a solo option – say, if you have limited space to create this effect, like placing the head on a bookshelf or mantle. Or how about atop a piano?!
Windows into the Graveyard
For a simpler setup, display Barbershop Busts in your window using Window Projection Material. Displays optimized for windows will include a cemetery background, instantly transforming your window into a view of an eerie graveyard where these stone singers perform their Halloween concert. Expect the songs to draw people to your window, where they’ll stop to listen to the full performance.
Wall-to-Wall Melody
Wall surfaces, large and small, work well for Barbershop Busts. Take advantage of garage doors or exterior walls where you want to create a bigger visual impact. After all, with their captivating gesticulations, these stony singers are already larger than life, so why not display them BIG?
That said, you’ll find plenty of smaller locations to display this decoration, like interior walls during Halloween parties. The scenes created in Wall Mode feature a digital shelf on which the busts are placed, meaning you can project it anywhere and it’ll look great.
Hollusion Harmonies
For those who want to create something truly atmospheric – maybe even a little surreal – project Barbershop Busts onto Hollusion Projection Material. This semi-transparent material allows the singing busts to appear as ghostly apparitions floating in your yard.
Set up the Hollusion material in a dark corner of your property – the darker, the better. Or, perhaps in your doorway! When the busts appear to materialize from thin air and begin singing, it creates an otherworldly effect that will look great no matter what your Halloween decoration theme.
Disc-cover the Singing Circle
The Decorating Disc XL offers flexibility for Barbershop Busts displays. Hang it in your window for a circular “portal” view. Or suspend it from a tree branch in your yard to create a floating musical monument. Scenes created for the Decorating Disc XL feature a trio, or a single stone figure, so your visitors will be able to get a good look – and listen. The circular format works surprisingly well for this decoration, creating almost a cameo appearance in your decoration display.
Monitors, Tablets, and More
Don’t overlook TVs and tablets for Barbershop Busts. A TV display is the easiest setup method – just play it on loop and let the songs fill your space. This works great for Halloween parties where you want musical entertainment that stays on theme. Tablets can be positioned on mantels or tables, creating a small musical shrine that guests will discover as they move through your space.
Whether you’re creating an elaborate singing cemetery with 3DFX Head Mode or simply projecting these melodic monuments onto your wall, Barbershop Busts offers a unique way to add both atmosphere and entertainment to your Halloween display. These stone-carved crooners prove that the best Halloween decorations don’t always have to be scary – sometimes they just need a good tune.
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