Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s virtual band, Gorillaz, recently performed “Skinny Ape,” an immersive live performance in Times Square. This one-of-a-kind event fused music, art, and technology to provide a unique experience.
Fans were delighted at Times Square by gigantic displays depicting the popular Gorillaz figures. The show opened with an introduction by 2D, the band’s lead vocalist, who appeared on the screens in animated form. The displays came to life with a dazzling visual spectacle, including 3D projections of the Gorillaz characters as soon as the music began. The performance was arranged to exactly fit the music, providing the audience with a fully immersive experience.
During certain tracks, the screens showed holographic replicas of the Gorillaz characters floating in midair. This brought another dimension of wonder to the act, leaving the crowd speechless. The “Skinny Ape” performance included interactive components in addition to music and images. Fans were urged to join in the fun by dancing and singing along with the presentation. This generated a truly communal vibe and enhanced the overall experience. Overall, “Gorillaz presents… Skinny Ape” was an incredibly inventive and thrilling live show. It merged music, art, and technology in unprecedented ways, leaving fans wanting more.
Missed it? The experience will remain available in Times Square and Piccadilly Circus, along with the table top version, via the Gorillaz Presents app into 2023…
Check out the official video made with augmented reality.
Directed by Jamie Hewlett & Fx Goby Created by Nexus Studios, in collaboration with Google, Eleven Management, and Parlophone Records. The immersive performance was ARCore Geospatial API (powered by Google). Learn more about the technology here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFaKhtlBU7A
Download the app and listen to Skinny Ape: https://gorill.az/skinnyape
Pre-order Cracker Island: https://amzn.to/3YFlGnL