A Requiem for Meters – short version
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Channel: Smart meters · 2015 · Film & Animation
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has released its most unusual recital yet – a three minute requiem performed on instruments made from old gas and electricity meters – to mark the passing of analogue meters, the coming of smart meters and the end of estimated energy bills. The unique musical performance, entitled ‘A Requiem for Meters’ was recorded in the world famous Abbey Road Studios – a favourite of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Kate Bush – on custom-made instruments including electric meter violins, cellos made from empty gas meters and a timpani drum constructed from 18 gas meters welded together.
