Music festival: Shanghai sings the '60s' praises

Shanghai's annual Music in the Summer Air festival starting from July 2 will see performances by artists from around the world. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Summer is for music and outings. And Shanghai's annual Music in the Summer Air festival from July 2 to 15 will see performances by artists from around the world paying tribute to the "Swinging Sixties".

MISA is organized by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra but it does not only present classical concerts.

So, this year's event will see tributes to Andy Warhol and Pink Floyd.

"The idea behind MISA is to broaden the range of music on offer－to attract audiences who have a little interest in classical music but are more interested in pop culture and live performances," says Wang Xiaoting, the program director of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.

French artist Thierry Balasse and his band, Comagnie Inouie, will pay a tribute to Pink Floyd on July 5 at the Shanghai Symphony Hall.

Nine musicians will use vocals, analog instruments and a sequenced sound box to play tracks from the legendary band's hit album The Dark Side of the Moon.

The sound effects, vocals, instruments and innovative stage setup will provide a unique experience for fans to enjoy this landmark album in the history of pop-rock music.

Balasse, a master of music recording and production, began work on an electro-acoustic composition in 1995. But since 2000, he has also worked on mixing instrumental or vocal music and electroacoustic processing.

He founded Compagnie Inouie in 2003.