The music box village

THE MUSIC BOX VILLAGE IN NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES

The Music Box Village is an ongoing outdoor musical village project in New Orleans, initiated by New Orleans Airlift and involving artists, musicians, and community members. It opened to the public in 2016 and encourages visitors to explore and interact with small houses and structures that double as musical instruments.

2016

CONTEXT

The Music Box Village is an outdoor musical village located in New Orleans. It is made up of several small houses and structures that double as musical instruments. Visitors are encouraged to explore and interact with the structures, creating their own unique musical experiences. The village serves as a space for experimentation, collaboration, and community building through music.

INTERVENTION STRATEGIES

The Music Box Village's soundscape strategy is to create an immersive and interactive musical environment that allows visitors to experiment, explore and collaborate with each other. The structures in the village are designed to produce unique sounds, which visitors can play with and combine to create new music. The village also hosts regular events that showcase different musical styles and traditions [1].

Present day

OBSERVATIONS

Since its opening, the Music Box Village has become a popular destination for music lovers and community members alike. It has served as a space for experimentation and collaboration, bringing together artists, musicians, and community members to create unique and innovative musical experiences [1].

References

[1] What is the music box village? Retrieved 13th March 2023, from https://musicboxvillage.com/our-story

Entry submitted by: Xiaochao Chen