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A Resolution of the City Commission approving the commissioning of an original musical score for use by the city and for integration with the city’s centennial inspired virtual/digital experience, Gables GO!, in partnership with the University of Miami and Frost Symphony Orchestra; and authorizing the city manager or their designee and City Attorney to negotiate an agreement with the parties (unanimously recommended by the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).
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The City Commission has consistently championed the arts and fostered innovation, leading to the creation of a world-class public art collection and the city's recognition as an award-winning, globally renowned Smart City.
In honor of the city’s centennial, and in collaboration between the Historical Resources & Cultural Arts and Innovation & Technology departments, a digital/virtual “path” titled “Cables GO!” is being developed for thirty+ cultural sites highlighting the city’s history, identity, and artworks.
Through a dedicated web-based application, each site will include a selection of experiences such as images, text, holograms, interactive information sharing/gathering, and music.
While content like images and information may pre-exist, music that is site-specific and aligns with the aesthetic of Coral Gables requires the expertise of an artist skilled in composing musical scores that resonate both literally and figuratively.
About the project:
The concept for commissioning a city score is to compose an original musical score in honor of the city’s centennial that will play at different cultural sites, creating a unique atmosphere for each location.
This original composition will apply integrated live data to prompt a unique and innovative experience each time the experience is activated.
The track will dynamically modify in real time based on up-to-the-minute information, such as foot traffic, weather, or time of day, making the music feel ali...
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