An immersive musical performance composed and performed by Daniel Duret
Designed to be performed largely in darkness, The Sound of Things offers a unique sensory experience where music and everyday sounds blend into a poetic and introspective universe.
Each theme lasts about seven minutes. Between them, an old radio turns on and gently guides the audience toward the next scene. These transitions, lasting roughly 90 seconds, are illuminated by a soft, dim light.
About the Performance
Sound effects are fully integrated into the musical composition and are diffused throughout the space using a multichannel audio setup.
On stage, Daniel Duret performs live on piano, interacting with spatialized sounds to create living soundscapes:
the city, the countryside, the ocean, the master of time, childhood, and the strange world of Pandemonium.
Accessibility and Audience Conditions
The performance takes place partially in darkness.
Eye masks are provided for total immersion but are optional.
An exit remains accessible at all times.
To preserve the immersive experience, late entry is not permitted once the performance has begun.
Duration: approximately 60 minutes
Ideal audience size: 50 to 100 spectators
Stage dimensions: minimum 4 m x 2 m
Audio setup: multichannel diffusion system â 7 independent speakers (front, side, and rear configuration).
Lighting: controlled dim light, one directional lamp for the piano, and a discreet spotlight on the radio.
Equipment Provided
- Multitrack audio player and pre-programmed soundtrack
- Digital piano (unless an acoustic piano is available on site)
- Sound and lighting plans
Crew: one sound engineer and one lighting operator (can be provided by the touring team)
Stage Plan & Patchlist
- Piano positioned stage right (acoustic or digital)
- Vintage TSF radio on a small table, stage left (fixed sound source)
- Surround sound system: 7 speakers
- Audio outputs: 7 balanced outputs from the audio interface / WavePlayer
Daniel Duret 