From a press release:
“Phil Kline’s beloved holiday cult classic
UNSILENT NIGHT
will be performed by the public in Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm
Kline’s shimmering 45-minute soundscape is performed on portable speakers, amplified phones, and boomboxes carried through city streets and parks (Each participant plays one of four tracks)
The magic begins when everyone hits PLAY on their devices at the same time,
together unfolding a beautiful, enveloping tapestry of sound
as the “walking symphony” sets off into the night
WHEN: Wed., Dec. 17th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE:
Meet @ Sherman Circle in Petworth (where 7th & Crittenden St, Kansas & Illinois Ave NW meet) — This is also the ending spot
WHO: The public “plays” 4 instrumental tracks simultaneously on portable speakers & phones through lit up city streets, hosted by Takoma Radio, WOWD, 94.3 FM DJ the Previously Unknown Legend
WHY: DC needs fun, positive, communal creative experiences now more than ever
BRING: Smartphone with speaker, or any kind of amplified sound rig to play one of the downloaded tracks
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
unsilentnight.com/participate
FREE as always”