What is Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience?
Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is part of the nationwide tour celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the great innovator and musician Les Paul. The 53’ interactive state-of-the art mobile exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes into the world of Les Paul giving them an opportunity for numerous interactive exchanges within a 1,000 square feet full of music, technology and the energy of Les Paul! Guests young and old will immerse themselves in 1,000 square feet of music exploration, sound and technology innovations and hands-on interactive entertainment. Visitors will also be able to mix and share music as they discover Les Paul, the man many define as the most important innovator of the music industry
Who was Les Paul?
Many have called Les Paul the most important man in music history. As the creator of multi-track recording, the solid body electric guitar, over-dubbing and numerous other recording techniques, Les Paul changed the face of music. Musicians from around the world owe their careers to Les Paul. He was an inventor, an innovator, a musician, an entertainer and one of the most historical figures of the music industry.
What do you hope people gain from the experience?
We hope guests walk away from Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience with an understanding and excitement for Les Paul and all that he accomplished. We also hope by entertaining the guests with information, music and storytelling about Les Paul that guests want to create their own innovations or perhaps follow in the footsteps of Les Paul. Most importantly we want visitors to have fun within the interactive environment and learn something along the way. It is a very exciting exhibit with many hands-on opportunities.
What are some must-see features of the project?
Visitors have thoroughly enjoyed all of the interactive areas inside the tour exhibit. The many hands-on opportunities helps them to immerse themselves into Les Paul’s life and enjoy learning throughout the process. There is so much to do that it is very hard to determine one area to call a favorite as every part of the tour exhibit is a one-of-a-kind, can’t be missed opportunity for guests of Maker Faire.
