Each bubble has a maximum capacity of three people.
In complicated situations, ingenious solutions.
The response of the American rock band Flaming Lips to the need to maintain social distance in times of pandemic has been to place both musicians and the public inside individual inflatable bubbles.
Each of the two shows, held in Oklahoma, featured 100 bubbles, With capacity for up to three people in each of them.
The ingenious idea came from the leader of the band, Wayne Coyne, Who for a long time usually “rolls” among the audience in one of these capsules during their concerts.
Coyne has been using the bubble for a long time. In the past, he did it to shoot through the audience.
Before playing, Coyne said going to see the band using this system was “safer than going to the grocery store.”
Each bubble was endowed with one additional speaking high frequency, to prevent the sound from feeling distorted, as well as from a bottle of water, a battery operated fan, a towel as well as a banner indicating basic needs such as “I have to go urinate / it’s hot in here“, To call a room assistant.
The concerts were originally scheduled for December, but at that time had to be suspended due to the increase in coronavirus cases in Oklahoma.
The success of the show suggests the possibility that other bands can replicate the experience, as long as a suitable room is found and the audience takes the necessary precautions.
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