Last weekend I went to see The Audium, a sound sculpture theater. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, and what I experienced I couldn't have predicted. The entire theater was filled with speakers, and the place had a definitive 1970s look to it. Once the audio started, they sounded like they were form the 70s too. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it wasn't what I was expecting. It was a cool experience, but I think they could do a lot more with the performance as a whole.
The 70s feel is cool, but it makes the performance seem stagnant, like it's been played for 40 years. Which it probably has. I think with some new sound engineering and contemporary sound systems they could have many different pieces so it's not the same performance every time. All in all, it was a good place to visit with friends and I enjoyed the experience, but it's not something I would see again. Not with a $20 price tag at least.
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