If this time of year is less about tricks and treats for you and more about reveling in the bounty of the harvest, this weekend is the perfect opportunity for a road trip to get a close look at a beautifully odd landmark in neighboring Colorado. People from all over the world with an interest in acoustics have found themselves in Rangely, Colorado of all places to check out a 7-story steel water tank that is now used solely for its amazing acoustics.
Originally built in 1940 as a railroad water-treatment facility, The TANK was relocated to Rangely in the 1960s. Its foundation could not support the weight of it when filled so it remained empty but with a bowed floor due to the insufficient foundation. The result was literal music to the ears, with up to 40 seconds of reverberation.
Now The TANK is a ‘Center for Sonic Arts’ and a location for concerts, professional and amateur recordings, and tours. This weekend The TANK will have musical artists Liangyeh Tai and Michiko Theurer for a free last-day-of-the-season-event. The pair will facilitate a “group sound improvisation to celebrate this past season and to fill up with nourishment for the future.”
All are welcome and no musical experience is needed to participate. Bring an object such as dry leaves in a bag or pebbles that you can use to make sound in the group improvisation. This unique “Refuel” event is taking place in Rangely, Colorado at The TANK on Saturday, October 29th, from noon to 1:30pm.
