Category:Tower of David SoundScape exhibition

English: SoundScapes is a music playing installation, at the Tower of David museum, Jerusalem (2006-2007). A robotic orchestra, made. Combining music, design and technology, the exhibit provided visitors with a new type of multi-sensory experience. While walking through the courtyard at the Tower of David, visitors encountered a wide array of musical instruments, all to be played by mechanical devices against the backdrop of the site's natural sounds. Some of the musical wonders in store included a giant, wooden three-meter-high harp to be plucked via 29 mechanical fingers activated by advanced electromagnetic sensors; drum sections featuring a four-story tower of steel drums to be beaten by 33 robotic arms; a series of tubular bells ranging in height from three-and-a-half to five meters; and a bell tree consisting of 70 blue Hebron glass bells played as a singular instrument. The installation is the creation of local artists Yaal Tevet and Roy Roth, with the music specially created by Didi Fire. Didi Fire, who composed the music of the installation, studied music technology at The Hague. The installation at the Tower of David combines his own personal inspirations with a complex logic system upon which computers will operate and play 30 instruments. Previously, Fire's music has appeared as part of the 21st Century Ensemble at the Tel Aviv Museum. In addition to the music, an intricate lighting system is planned to accompany and accentuate the sound.