Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 10, 2018
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October 10, 2018: Roy Orbison died on December 6, 1988, but 30 years later, his hologram is on tour with orchestral accompaniment. Fans can see 16 songs in an hour-long show.
The show began in Europe, where 38,000 tickets were sold for 15 shows. The hologram’s North American tour began in Los Angeles.[1]
Technically, the show was put together with a model hired to mimic Orbison’s actions. Then, according to the Los Angeles Times, “computer animation work was done to create a digital representation of Orbison that is beamed onto the stage.” The singer’s “voice was taken from previous recordings and later paired with a live orchestra and synced to the hologram’s movements.”
Such concerts and other holographic performances are raising ethical and legal challenges. Additionally, if not handled well, the way a celebrity is presented can generate significant pushback from the fan base.
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