Taking Care – 6 Visual Interpretations
If you’re a Los Angeles-based fan of Explosions In The Sky, you may have noticed that their April 30th concert at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery sold out in 72 hours. Lucky for us, the concert will now be preceded by an outdoor art and listening event that just so happens to be absolutely free!
On Saturday, April 23rd, Hollywood Forever will be hosting Explosions In The Sky’s Taking Care: 6 Visual Interpretations. The installation centers around the six songs on the upcoming album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care, each of which will be premiered on loud speakers throughout the cemetery. Seeing as the band is known for their self-described “cathartic mini-symphonies,” you won’t want to miss the chance to hear the album 3 days before it’s officially released.
But it gets better! Six artists (including our own Matt Amato) have been asked to create a visual response to a song that will then play alongside the music, making the installation not only a fantastic sonic experience, but also an astounding visual one, too!
[Here’s a look at the tracks along with the artists interpreting them]
“Last Known Surroundings” -Matthew Lessner
“Human Qualities” -James Fields
“Trembling Hands” -Matt Amato
“Be Comfortable, Creature” -Jesse Fleming
“Postcard from 1952″ -Chris Lipomi
“Let Me Back In” -Alexis Disselkoen
So if you love Explosions, visual art, and eerie places, you should probably save this date. For more information, look here. Gates open at 8pm and the cemetery closes at 11pm. Though tickets are free there is a limited supply, so RSVP HERE to secure your spot.