Playing the Building: An installation by David Byrne

Imagine an old pump organ, set at the heart of the Roundhouse, with a series of low-tech cables and wires attached to the buildings pillars, pipes and beams. Then imagine the ping, rattle and blow as they vibrate and resonate in response to the organ keys, and the building itself becomes a giant musical instrument.

Playing the Building, David Byrnes interactive sound installation, drew crowds to New Yorks Battery Maritime Building last year. This August sees the UK premiere of his vision of Victorian steam-punk technology at the 160-year-old Roundhouse.

The shutters are off the windows of the domed roof, revealing the building in a new light the perfect setting for visitors of all ages to explore the Victorian architecture and have the chance to play the building.
David Byrne co-founded Talking Heads in 1974. Hes also released solo music projects and worked in film, photography, dance and opera winning Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe awards. Find out more at davidbyrne.com/playingthebuilding

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[h92o]

did he tune up the building before building the building? sorta?

[Zliq71]

Zappa and Cage would have liked it. ;-)

[golickacat]

OMG AMAZING

[sgtmcwallace]

no big deal

[TravelerKM]

This guy's style never dies. David Byrne is the balls.

[peterskis123]

David when will you come play again in Warsaw Poland ?

[rodsk1]

a true artist you are Mr Byrne . . . . . . .PLEASE PLAY

[ramiabadir]

he is one of the most brilliant artist



[HorstWaldorf]

a little bit scary... but terrific... just David ;)

[16shells]

David what will you do next!!!!