One of Britain’s leading contemporary composers has written what’s believed to be the longest single piece of music ever to be recorded, and he’s hoping it’ll put you to sleep.
Composer Max Richter has created an eight-hour lullaby to lull his audiences into a sweet slumber. Sleep will receive its world premiere this September in Berlin in a concert performance lasting from midnight to 8am, at which the audience will be given beds instead of seats and programs.
Check out the teaser video below to get a sense of what this strange project entails.Whether you fall asleep out of boredom or relaxation, it’ll be bound to make your eyelids heavy.
Who knows, a soundtrack for insomniacs might be just what the world needs.
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