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Playing an Audience like an Instrument

David Spira

27 July 2023

1–2 minutes

This is an old, favorite video of mine that popped into my head recently.

It features singer and songwriter Bobby McFerrin, best known for the song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.”

McFerrin took to a stage and almost like magic, turns the viewing audience into a giant musical instrument that he proceeds to play.

Musical notation of the pentatonic scale.

Truthfully, I don’t know if there is a practical application for this in escape room or immersive game design, but I thought that it might inspire something in someone. Plus, it’s just a cool video.

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David Spira

Co-Founder of Room Escape Artist & Co-Host of Reality Escape Pod. David conceived of Room Escape Artist because he saw the potential of this new entertainment medium back in 2014. From the start, he applied his professional skills as a digital experience designer to the burgeoning industry of escape rooms. David is full of ideas: from in-depth research pieces to new content types… like cute animals solving puzzles. He is always pushing REA to try new things, take risks, and be something more.