Defying convention and expanding the imaginations of participants, Oliver Beer held a choir concert under London's Waterloo Station as part of the Mindful Exhibition. The angelic voices of the performers bounced and reverberated across the underground venue, turning the 200-year-old walls into an instrument of their own.
Oliver Beer is the curator of a series of acoustic experiments, collectively known as The Resonance Project, and has performed with his choir in locations around the continent: Paris' George Pompidou Center, Brighton's sewers and a handful of monasteries. Because the sonic quality of the choirs' singing ranges from location to location, Beer encourages visitors to move around the group in order to find the perfect 'sweet spot.' The entire process takes advantage of resonant frequencies; basically, the point at which the acoustics boom in volume due to the building's design. The descriptions of audience members makes me want to check out the exhibit myself -- supposedly, it's like moving through the innards of an instrument!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Subterranean Concerts
- Creating unique concert experiences in non-traditional venues, such as underground stations, allows for immersive and unforgettable performances.
- Acoustic Experiments
- Exploring the sonic qualities of different locations and utilizing resonant frequencies opens up opportunities for new and innovative ways of creating music.
- Immersive Exhibits
- Creating interactive and experiential exhibits that engage multiple senses can enhance the visitor's overall experience and create a lasting impact.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Music and Entertainment
- Incorporating non-traditional venues and experimenting with acoustics can revolutionize the live music industry and create new opportunities for artists and performers.
- Event Planning
- Offering unique event experiences, such as subterranean concerts, can attract a niche audience and differentiate event planning companies in a competitive market.
- Museum and Exhibition
- Integrating immersive and interactive exhibits with innovative audiovisual elements can transform the museum and exhibition industry, providing visitors with more engaging and memorable experiences.
