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Summerfest North Gate Drum Organ interactive colorful lighting

The Drum Organ 

Location

Milwaukee, WI 

Contractor

Staff Electric

Project Type

Public Art / Placemaking

Photographer

Marty Peck / CLD-E 

The Drum Organ is an interactive installation combining art, sound, and lighting effects to create an immersive experience at the entrance of the world's largest music festival. Visitors can be part of the band at one of the four keyboard stations containing five illuminated, touch sensitive buttons. Each pad plays a musical sound from wind chimes to percussion tones that rotate stations every few minutes. The corresponding cluster of pipes within the sculpture change color to the beat, bringing the music to life before their eyes. Michelle's role on this project was Lead Lighting Designer with CLD-E.

Summerfest North Gate Drum Organ interactive lighting
Summerfest North Gate Drum Organ interactive lighting
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