How this musician converted a cruise into the world’s largest musical instrument

In January this year musician Akshay Sarin etched his name in history by combining the realms of technology music and art With lsquoSonokinesisrsquo Sarin had transformed one of the worlds largest passenger cruise ships Royal Caribbean Cruises Spectrum of The Seas into a playable music installation How did he orchestrate this mega instrument we askOne day while lounging around at his dining table Mumbaibased musician Akshai Sarin had an epiphany In a conversation with Midday he says ldquoI was tracing rhythmic patterns on the table when a thought struck me How would it be to combine musical notes that flow while tapping the surface of everyday objectsrdquoThatrsquos when he began experimenting with sonic waves and regular objects ldquoI started converting small objects like tables moving on to larger spaces like walls into percussion instruments I was just getting started when I got tempted by an outlandish idea A floating city 18 stories high 1100 feet long with 5000 human on it ndash had to be my next pursuit in this journey exclaims SarinAkshai Sarin specialises in electronic music electronic dance music world music and moreWhat musical sorcery is SonokinesisSonokinesis poised at the intersection of technology and music is the new transformative force set to redefine the landscape of music By harnessing the power of sound manipulation through advanced digital tools sonokinesis empowers musicians to transcend conventional boundaries unlocking a realm of creativity that was previously unimaginableThrough realtime modulation of audio frequencies and waveform manipulation practitioners of sonokinesis can sculpt immersive sonic landscapes blending elements of traditional instruments with futuristic sound design The result is a composition that is capable of sparking emotional responses amongst listenersAfter performing in over 20 countries Sarin has taken sonokinesis to countries like Singapore Brazil India Maldives and the UAE His innovative approach to music and technology has gained international acclaim with more similar projects underwayAlso Read Meet Mumbais young slum champions transforming livesMusic pundit reveals how he deployed sonokinesis to turn the cruise into an eclectic musical instrument ldquoIn the presence of the cruise team and guests I played the drums melodies and even a full song on the ships hull Attendees on the cruise dived in to participate creating a hypnoitic experience on infinite watersScope of sonokinesisIn the time to come Sarin opines that Sonokinesis can be a gamechanger ldquoEvent companies and big names in cars electronics stores and even real estate could level up their presence with this novel technique Were talking about eyeopening experiences viral content and immersive eventsThis will drive up engagement he predicts ldquoWeve already done some pretty cool stuff like turning an Armani Exchange store entrance into a giant instrument and an area outside the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singaporerdquo Sarin revels us in his sonic experimentsThe versatility of Sonokinesis was further demonstrated when Sarin converted a surfboard for a Ministry of Tourism event captivating a live audience of 40000 people This performance showcased the projectrsquos ability to transcend conventional boundaries and create immersive musical experiencesExpressing his excitement about this unique feat Sarin tells Midday The dual world record is a tribute to the creative potential of sonokinesis as we have been invited to technologically transform some wellknown Indian tourist locations a 5star hotel a shopping mall an automobile and even an international art auctionIn the weeks to come as he produces more video content onboard the cruise ship he aims to not only break records but to weave a musical narrative that transcends borders inviting the discernible audience to join in the celebration of music technology and aural wavesAs this burgeoning field continues to evolve it promises to reshape not only how we create and consume music but also how we perceive the very essence of sound itself ushering in a new era of sonic exploration and artistic expression