The Flash Mob idea I have is to show how corporate music fans seem to be forgetting about local independent music. Around Northern Liberties,s there are 5 music venues within a ten block radius. I had the idea to have flash mob stop at the same time all of the shows were switching bands and people were going outside for a cigarette break or to the bar section. Everyone would be wearing business suits and have a brief case and laptop. However, phrases would be written on the suites, and carrying cases. these saying would have to do with saving local music here in Philadelphia. Maybe displaying names of local musicians who are not international, or the importance of the scene. I would have to make this while all venues were having shows, and plan the 3 minutes right. Also, it would have to be on a weekend night when bars/clubs are the busiest.
1. Everyone would stop at 11:08pm at all the music venues and on the sidewalks near the place.
2. They would stay in place until 11:11 which is known for being a time people "wish" on something.
3. Their attire would reflect local music, and celebrities from Philadelphia to show how crucial this city is to the music industry.
After this, I am hoping people would Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter what they saw.
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ReplyDeleteOur notes discussed art in social realms and the importance of art not only being in the art world. This type of participation displays a forced physical encounter of the viewer and art form. That factor makes the art louder in a sense. Flash mobs usually have a reason or purpose other than expression. The reason or purpose is put into the public to promote awareness about something.
"1. Everyone would stop at 11:08pm at all the music venues and on the sidewalks near the place.
2. They would stay in place until 11:11, which is known for being a time people "wish" on something.
3. Their attire would reflect local music, and celebrities from Philadelphia to show how crucial this city is to the music industry."
I could become picky about who I use in the flash mob. Since I am making a statement about musicians in Philadelphia, I can use actual musicians in Philadelphia and other local music industry people. It would benefit to have a variety of folks doing this from fans, artists, and agents. I could have bartenders who work at venues as well. They could all be people with some sort of following.
I could also plan to do this at last call, which is usually around 1:45am, in addition to the 11:11 wish point. “Last call” is something mandatory at bars and clubs. It is perhaps practiced by more people and has more notary than “11:11.”
I could also have everyone dress in the uniform that would wear for his or her job. What he or she wore would reflect if they were a musician, bartender, or promoter.
Amanda Distfeno
9-17-09 Assignment