Oda was built by a community of instrument makers, creatives and curators committed to an environment of focused listening and communication of art, it’s without the noise of the infrastructures we have become accustomed to both digitally and physically Whenever he had time, he could play his fans a song live, and it would broadcast in their homes. As a fan, Oda’s founder Nick Dangerfield (whose background is in creating tools for artists) offered to build 50 speakers that would be connected to an app on Elverum’s phone. The catalyst for Oda was born when the artist Phil Elverum (the Microphones, Mount Eerie) announced he wouldn’t be touring in 2016, due to personal circumstances. Oda was founded in 2016 in response to the need for an intimate, personal line of communication – artist to listener, and artist to artist. It’s exciting to learn something else about yourself as an artist.” – Marjorie Eliot, celebrated New York jazz icon I find that the writing, the music, all of it is enhanced in another kind of way, and it requires delving deeper into the work. You’re sending it out and the hope is that your honesty is translating. “There’s another kind of concentration when you’re performing in this way. We have a remote live engineer on deck for every performance. Oda works with the artists to ensure the highest production quality for every transmission. Oda gives musicians the opportunity to perform from their home, helping them continue to share their passion and music. With less digital literacy and presence online, among many other obstacles, they are at the greatest disadvantage right now. While the programming will always be varied, one of Oda’s pillars is to support the elders.
You can also play your own music as with any bluetooth speaker. In between performances, the Oda Speakers will transmit a continuous live high-quality stereo sound from specific locations around the world from a bird sanctuary in Costa Rica to New York’s Tompkins Square Park. In the end, the artist owns the recording.
Every weekend Oda will broadcast a series of performances by a single artist, while during the week, you’ll hear scheduled performances along with unscheduled and surprise guests, with resident artists performing at various intervals throughout the season.
Sonic explorers, storytellers and those unable to perform outside their own home are presented with an experimental space for new modes of performance: your living room. Oda artists desire a more personal connection with their audience. If you truly listen, everything will be fine.” – Oda co-founder Nick Dangerfield And our secret mission is to make you listen carefully. We’re just trying to build something positive. Artists are increasingly subjected to unfavorable terms, yet they continue to give us music of life-affirming quality. We believe all of us should be doing our part to preserve the cultural value of music. “We made Oda because live music is a vital part of our lives. Complete lineup for Season One & Season Two and pre-sale information below. Season One is set to open on Decemand close March 20, 2021. Barrett, Terry Riley, Standing on the Corner and more. Today marks the pre-sale of the speakers alongside the lineup and membership sale of the Season One “Winter” and Season Two “Spring” which will feature Don Bryant & Ann Peebles, Arca, Madlib, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Jessica Pratt, Pastor T.L. Oda speakers act as the instrumental partner to communicate the artists works and bring them into your home as guests. “Oda is thinking intelligently about ways to remake the relationship between audience and artist.” – The Quietus All Oda performances are a one-time unique live event, accessible only through the speakers, and will challenge what a performance can be. Members will experience original commissions, collaborations and experiments by some of the world’s most compelling creatives and storytellers. With seasonal programming from more than 20 artists per season, Oda was made with the goal of creating a sustainable economy for performing artists and musicians. Introducing Oda, a set of home speakers that create an unconventional live music experience in your home.