Eternal Music for Namib Desert
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:47 am
Africa by Toto to play on eternal loop in Namib desert
One of the most listened to songs to be played “forever” in the world’s oldest desert in Africa.
23 hours ago
Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up a sound installation in the Namib desert to play on loop in tribute to the soft rock classic, the BBC reported recently.
The 1982 quadruple platinum track was the most streamed song in 2017, with over 440 million views on YouTube.
Siedentopf told the BBC it is set to play forever, with solar batteries “to keep Toto going for all eternity”.
The almost five minute long song has remained popular and has been the subject of memes and entire Reddit pages.
“I wanted to pay the song the ultimate homage and physically exhibit ‘Africa’ in Africa,” explains the 27-year-old artist.
“Some Namibians love it and some say it’s probably the worst sound installation ever. I think that’s a great compliment.”
He has chosen an undisclosed spot in the 55-million-year-old Namib desert to set up six speakers attached to an MP3 player with the single track on it.
“Most parts of the installation were chosen to be as durable as possible, but I’m sure the harsh environment of the desert will devour the installation eventually.”
https://lowvelder.co.za/465325/africa-t ... ib-desert/
One of the most listened to songs to be played “forever” in the world’s oldest desert in Africa.
23 hours ago
Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up a sound installation in the Namib desert to play on loop in tribute to the soft rock classic, the BBC reported recently.
The 1982 quadruple platinum track was the most streamed song in 2017, with over 440 million views on YouTube.
Siedentopf told the BBC it is set to play forever, with solar batteries “to keep Toto going for all eternity”.
The almost five minute long song has remained popular and has been the subject of memes and entire Reddit pages.
“I wanted to pay the song the ultimate homage and physically exhibit ‘Africa’ in Africa,” explains the 27-year-old artist.
“Some Namibians love it and some say it’s probably the worst sound installation ever. I think that’s a great compliment.”
He has chosen an undisclosed spot in the 55-million-year-old Namib desert to set up six speakers attached to an MP3 player with the single track on it.
“Most parts of the installation were chosen to be as durable as possible, but I’m sure the harsh environment of the desert will devour the installation eventually.”
https://lowvelder.co.za/465325/africa-t ... ib-desert/
lets hope the namib covers it with sand very quickly 
