As just about anyone would attest to, going on a swing is a blast. Even adults are known to revert to a special, happy place when you seat them on a swing. So how about a swing set that makes music as you go, and lights the way? Pretty darn awesome. The installation was at the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, and harmonized people as they swung. Via Colossal:
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The Swings allow participants to make music with their entire bodies, to connect to one another and to have a sense of ownership of public space due to the music they create. The result is a giant collective instrument that brings together people of all ages and backgrounds. The project offers a new experience in collective music making, available to enliven urban spaces, festivals, special events, and more.
