"Max Neuhaus was a conservatory-trained percussionist who created sound installations, a term he invented, to describe works that didn't rely on conventional instruments or scores."
"'Times Square' is an all-weather, perpetually humming sound sculpture designed to be experienced without any visible markers, blending into the urban environment."
"Neuhaus's earlier works, like 'Fan Music' and 'Walkthrough,' utilized urban sounds and innovative technology to create immersive auditory experiences."
Max Neuhaus, an experimental musician, created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that emits a continuous hum at a busy intersection in New York. This piece is intentionally unmarked, allowing the sound to blend seamlessly into the urban environment. Neuhaus, a versatile artist, invented the term 'sound installations' to describe his works that utilize electronic and acoustic equipment rather than traditional instruments. His previous works include 'Fan Music' and 'Walkthrough,' which showcased urban sounds in innovative ways.
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