In a way the idea of turning this useless bridge to nowhere into a musical instrument makes as much sense as an unlamented 70's pop hit with pastiche hippy lyrics (Well you're dirty and sweet Clad in Black. Don't look back And I love you ... I guess you had to be there and I wasn't!) So it will come to pass that "tuned" metal plates will be attached and struck in the manner of Indonesian gamelan and folk will invited to whack the bridge with a hammer to make "music". To quote the idiot in charge of the asylum "By Playing the Bridge, participants and audiences will form a new relationship with and think differently about a city landmark. It is also a fantastic opportunity to learn a new instrument and be part of an amazing City of Culture project." Nuff said!
Oh boy. Somebody down at city hall had too much time on their hands.
ReplyDeleteI was there. It wasn't the worst song of the era. The worst was "The Happening."
ReplyDeleteI'm all for trying new ways to involve people in music, architecture and the arts. I don't know if banging on things is the ticket, but...let's just say it's not my area of expertise. Let us know how it goes.