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February 05, 2009

Good Vibrations: First-Ever Concert for the Deaf Staged...

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On 5 March, a rock concert will take place at a small club in Toronto, Canada. And it will be solely for the enjoyment of deaf people.

Ryerson University’s Centre of Learning Technology and the Science of Music, Auditory Research and Technology Lab have announced what they call the first-ever concert for the hearing impaired. Performances by Fox Jaws, Hollywood Swank, the Dufraines and others will showcase a set of Emoti-Chairs, devices that translate music into a series of tactile sensations. Yes, the Emoti-Chairs vibrate. And apparently, they really rock.


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#1 2RealEstateMidgets says:

Not the first - Die Tödliche Doris did it years ago with their "Gehörlose Musik" release for the deaf.

#2 Albee says:

Prince did it in the late 80's in Santa Monica(?), CA


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