Midori Takada - Through the looking glass : LISTEN | Envelop SF (1:30pm)

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Join us for a focused listening session of Through the Looking Glass, the debut solo album by Japanese composer and percussionist Midori Takada. Originally released in 1983, the album blends minimalism, African rhythms, and traditional Japanese percussion into a meditative, four-part composition. Now considered a landmark in ambient and experimental music, this session offers the chance to hear the full work in a quiet, uninterrupted setting.

Here's the important info to know before you arrive -

• Envelop SF is a pioneering immersive listening space that allows you to experience sound like never before.
• No vaccination or mask is required to attend which is aligned with SF health guidance.
• Our events are low capacity by design and tickets can sell out quickly. We encourage you to make your purchase ahead of time so we don’t miss you.
• Envelop SF is a shoeless venue. We want you to be as comfortable as possible, and this helps us keep the space extra clean for everyone.
• You can find us easily. Envelop SF is within The Midway at 900 Marin St, SF, CA. Enter from the Michigan St side of the building through the patio.
• A cash bar for wine, beer, and tea is available. No outside drinks are allowed.
• No admittance into Envelop SF beyond 15 mins after start time. The main gate will be closed. Arriving late disrupts the listening. Please arrive before the event begins.
• Please avoid in's and out's during listening events to respect everyone's experience.
• Listening events are seated, dance parties are not. This event's seating map is below the description. We have a comfortable space waiting for you.
• Please no phones while listening, and please silence your ringer. We encourage you to take photos before and after the event.
• All sales are final. There are no refunds or ticket exchanges.

1:30 pm General Admission | 1:00 PM Doors | 1:30 PM Start

LISTEN is a series of iconic album listenings in Envelop, allowing us to listen together within the music.

Envelop unites community through immersive listening. The nonprofit's listening spaces envelop the audience with 32 speakers, amplifying the inspiration and joy of music with pristine three-dimensional sound, which creates the opportunity for a more profound social and emotional connection. Envelop's immersive sound experiences range from live performances and album listenings to wellness events and dance parties. Educational workshops feature Envelop for Live, a free and open-source immersive audio software tool kit that has fueled Envelop collaborations with musicians, producers, and VR creators. Envelop's listening spaces include Envelop SF, Envelop Stream, an online space, and Envelop Pop-up, a portable venue that can go anywhere. In over seven hundred events and thousands of community members, the nonprofit has witnessed the profound impact of immersive listening to unite community. Become an Envelop Member and learn more at envelop.us

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