July 31, 2010, 4pm, in Columbus Circle.

Don't listen to the MP3 before the event--you'll spoil the fun!

What is this? Where is this? Where's the MP3? Any questions?
Part flash mob.
Part performance art.
Part guerrilla theater.
All fun.
This year's MP3 Experiment starts in Columbus Circle, which is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and Montgomery in Syracuse. Here's the map. The MP3 download information is here. Also, check out our FAQ. Shoot me an email (gary@syracusemp3experiment.org) and I'll get back to you!
Please make sure you bring an umbrella (no matter what the weather)!

An Mp3 Experiment is a group theater event where the participants are the actors.

Everyone who wants to participate in this fun event should download the Mp3 by following the link on this page. Do not listen to the Mp3 before the event! You will ruin the fun.

On July 31, please gather in Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. Make sure you are in a position where you can see all of Columbus's face. At exactly 4:00, begin playing the Mp3. Everyone should start listening at exactly the same time. We will blow an air horn to signal the start. You should arrive early, as parking will be a pain.

After starting the Mp3, simply follow the instructions given. A good time is guaranteed.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Very Cool! The Post Standard Says Hi

As we said, the Post Standard interviewed me a few weeks back about the experiment. The story ran today! How cool is that?

You can read it here.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Come Get Your MP3

And here's your big surprise! It's a unicorn!

I mean, the MP3. It's ready to be downloaded!

Grab it here. Download it (right click and save as for PC users, Control click and save as for Mac people. Also, check out our FAQ), put it on your MP3 player, or put it on a CD and bring it in a CD player.


If you feel like it, and have the technology, put it on a record, and bring a record player with you.

Or have your unicorn sing it to you.

See you all on Saturday. Just don't listen to the MP3 before Gary says to, OK?


To recap, we're meeting on Saturday at 4 pm (don't be late! We will be STARTING promptly at 4!) in Columbus Circle (intersection of E. Jefferson and Montgomery). Be sure to bring an umbrella!


The event is on Foursquare, too, so if you play, you can check in!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Something BIG

... is coming tomorrow!

Well, I mean, it's about 30 megabytes. And about 40 minutes long. But still. It's big.

I'll give you a hint: you're going to want it, and it's not a unicorn.

-- Gary

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Some Publicity

We got a bit of publicity the other day; Melinda Johnson, the Arts Editor from the Post Standard, took a quick interview with me about the Syracuse MP3 Experiment. It's a good sign that the media is contacting us to arrange these interviews-- we have high hopes for this year's experiment!

In related news, our Facebook event has been created. Go ahead and RSVP to the experiment, and please, invite all your friends! We have high hopes for this year, and we want to have more people participate than last year.

If you (the media or a curious citizen; we love hearing from both!) have any questions about the event, please send me an email. I'll let you all know in advance, though, I do prefer some anonymity here; this isn't about me, it's about the event!

Thanks everyone. This is going to be great.
-- Gary

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hooray! Syracuse Mp3 Experiment is back!

It was a lot of fun last year with over 50 participants. This year we are looking for HUNDREDS more!

This year Gary is working in conjunction with the 40 Below Public Arts Task Force. We are officially a part of arts week. So, clear your schedules, on July 31st at EXACTLY 4pm, the 2010 Syracuse Mp3 Experiment will begin!

Download will be available a few days before the event.

Check out photos below for last year's hi-jinks.