Dan Deacon to Transform the National Aquarium with Interactive Soundscape for Voyages: Chapter 6
Tickets now available for a groundbreaking after-hours musical journey
Baltimoreans are invited to experience the sixth installation of Voyages, the National Aquarium's adults-only event series where conservation, science, and art converge in a completely original experience. On November 21, 2024, guests will be immersed in a sonic journey led by Baltimore-based recording artist, composer and performer Dan Deacon.
This event will feature a groundbreaking musical composition inspired by ecosystem feedback loops, composed by Deacon and performed by a collective of Baltimore musicians, creating a unique soundscape to echo throughout the Aquarium's galleries.
Inspired by research at the Aquarium and insights from Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman, Deacon has developed a musical composition based upon the concept of feedback loops. The term feedback loop refers to how natural systems react to environmental changes and how these same systems undergo exponential transformation.
His vision invites guests to engage with the musicians, influencing the music and shaping a dynamic soundscape that evolves with their interactions—echoing the intricate balance found within different ecosystems.
"I hope voyagers leave (this upcoming chapter) feeling a greater connection to and role in the feedback loops they are a part of—their actual ecosystem, those around them, and within themselves," said Deacon. "My favorite part about interaction is that even by choosing not to participate, you've interacted with the work that's asking you to participate. That's been an aspect of my performance practice for many years now, but I think this performance will expand upon it in ways I've never done before."
He adds, "I'm hoping the performance, and the audience's role in it, will help highlight the endless fractalizing of the connectivity we all have with everything around us."
After exploring the Aquarium's exhibits, guests will end the night with fellow voyagers at an exclusive after-party featuring an intimate performance by Deacon. The evening will also include a curated bar menu crafted by Cane Collective, alongside delicious offerings from local eateries, including Ekiben, Arepi, Sistahs' Sweets and Crust by Mack.
Voyages: Chapter 6 takes place on November 21, from 7 to 11 p.m. Learn more at the Voyages: Chapter 6 event listing.