Orchestral Maneuvers on the Playa

Some people are surprised to learn that Black Rock City is home
to not just one but two full-fledged symphony orchestras. While
the Black Rock Philharmonic kicks out the classical jams, the
Playa Pops brings the big-ensemble sound to popular music. 


Both are composed (ahem) of passionate volunteer musicians –
classically trained, self-trained, and otherwise – who come
together once a year to perform in the dust (or mud) the songs
they have practiced all year at home.


In this installment, kbot and Stuart talk to members of the Playa
Pops and the Black Rock Philharmonic about their process, their
performances, and how the desert hates their instruments. And we
get to hear some amazing live music performed by actual humans,
recorded live at Burning Man 2023 in the Black Rock Desert.


https://www.playapops.com


https://blackrockphilharmonic.org


https://www.temple2023.com


https://www.michaelgarlington.com/chapel-of-babel


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