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Explore the fascinating world of virtual reality in different spots at this year’s Sonic Visions Music Lab & Festival.
Sonic Visions Bar (Indoors):
Beat Saber
VR game developed by Jan Ilavsky, Vladimir Hrincar & Jaroslav Beck
Czech Republic l 2018 l duration: varies
Dive into an immersive rhythm experience and slash your way through the beats of adrenaline-pumping electronic music. You are a dancing superhero!
VR Container (Outdoors):
Pearl
directed by Patrick Osborne
produced by David Eisenmann
United States | 2016 | 6 minutes
Set inside their home, a beloved hatchback, Pearl follows a girl and her dad as they crisscross the country chasing their dreams. It’s a story about the gifts we hand down and their power to carry love. It’s also a tale about finding grace in the unlikeliest of places.
Strangers with Patrick Watson
Directed by Félix Lajeunesse & Paul Raphaël, Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski
A Felix & Paul Studios production/Watsonia Productions co-production
Canada l 2014 l 6 minutes
A one-on-one encounter with celebrated musician Patrick Watson at his Montreal studio. Winner of the 2014 Proto Award for Best Live Action Virtual Reality Experience.
The Coast
Produced By Turbulent
Music by Valaire
Canada | 2018 | 4 minutes
The Coast is a virtual reality music video for the eponymous track by Montreal-based electro-pop band Valaire.
In just under four minutes, The Coast takes viewers through the upbeat landscape of an exotic island rich in colour and lush with life. Set to the rhythm of Valaire’s soundtrack, it offers a novel approach to virtual reality. It was designed to bring smiles to faces and have viewers overcome their inhibitions and dance along, in a short, bite-sized experience that leaves a vibrant, happy memory.