Friday, October 7, 2016

"Nimbus" Rains Music in L.A.'s Walt Disney Concert Hall

"Nimbus" is a new art installation at Walt Disney's Concert Hall that "rains" down music when people use the escalators it is set above. It is the work of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's artist collaborator Yuval Sharon, composer Rand Steiger, and artist Patrick Shearn.

Environmental sounds like wind and water were created by musicians who manipulated their use of different instruments. The sound of wind and water accompanies the music played by musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The clouds itself are made from chicken wire and batting.

Sharon is known for his unique and creative projects and he uses science in a poetic way in order to create meaningful art. Nimbus is a special installation in that it provides "rain" and music during the difficult time of California's drought. Visitors could enjoy the instrumentals as well as listen to musicians sing along with the music during the installation's opening.

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