Christmas Lights to Music

[Crimson]

Does anyone know how to do this? (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/xmaslights.html)
I assume some sort of third party variable resistor would be needed, but anyone have any idea what that would be, or what computer software would be needed?

[bluef0x]

That's so [censored] sweet if it's real.. I'd blast the music every night just so me neighbors would cry in envy.

[bernie]

Light o Rama 88.

Carson williams did it to the tune of "Wizards of Winter" by the trans siberian Orchestra. It rocks.

I just got done looking into this after someone sent it to me and was going to post about it myself on here.

Here is an interview with the guy:

link (http://www.snopes.com/photos/arts/xmaslights.asp)

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