LONG BEACH, CA — The University Art Museum (UAM) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) kicked off its new audio installation of “Metal Machine 3: The Creation of the Universe” with an appearance by Lou Reed. Arup provided the unique 3D sound needed for the event with 12 JBL PRX612M compact powered speakers, arrayed spherically to create an immersive 3D sound environment.
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The exhibition is running from Jan. 27- April 15 and is free and open to the public with no reservation required. Along with Lou Reed, the kickoff featured producer Bob Ezrin. The artist and producer talked about their thoughts, processes and the motivation behind their work.
The exhibit allows museum visitors to hear a groundbreaking composition as Mr. Reed once heard it himself while performing onstage. This has been made possible through the collaboration and hard work of recording and reproduction specialists at Arum, using their “ambisonic” process perfected in the Arup SoundLab.
Many aspects of Reed’s original work will be present, such as his mixed over-modulated feedback and guitar effects at varying speeds to create an ebb and flow of organic atonality that is only experienced while on stage. The modulated din of this deep sound flow becomes meditative noise art that spans over the course of the hour-long recording. In order to enhance sound quality chairs will be strategically placed so audience members can gain the full sonic experience.
Paul Chavez, director of systems applications for Harman Professional states, “We are pleased to provide the sound for this special event. The PRX612M speakers are perfect for this application as they provide quality sound to support the 3D environment and the goal of the overall exhibition.”
The University Art Museum at California State University, Long Beach is open: Mon-Sun: 12-5pm, Thur: 12-8pm, and closed Mondays and all University holidays.
For more information, please visit www.arup.com and www.csulb.edu/org/uam.
