The legendary band Queen teamed up with Google Play and Enosis VR to recreate an interactive music video featuring the group’s famous song Bohemian Rhapsody. (YouTube)
Many musicians are turning to new forms of technology to reach more people through their smartphone and electronic devices.
Performers are using virtual reality (VR), 360-degree cameras and other tools in hopes of providing the best musical experience possible. A 360-degree camera can take a video or still photograph of everything in its line of sight.
Some music experts believe VR could greatly change our musical experiences in the future. One form of the technology can let users attend virtual concerts, where they become part of the action. These performances seem to come to life through video and VR glasses.
Members of the rock band Queen created one such concert last year in cooperation with Google’s online store, Google Play. The project recreated the famous Queen song “Bohemian Rhapsody” in a music video.
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Church said it was his first time using VR technology to provide a 360-degree view of a live show.
“There was a camera between me and my drummer, and you can kind of turn around and see the drummer and turn back around and see me,” he said. “It’s like you’re in the middle of everything.”
The rock group Young the Giant recently shot a live performance in Los Angeles with 360-degree cameras above, below and throughout the crowd. The performance was made into a music video for the song “Silvertongue.” The video shows the band’s members and other people painted in bright colors as they dance to the music.
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Source: VOA Learning English