In Pursuit Of Immersion — A Peek At Musical XR
The art of music has always been incredibly immersive, capable of taking us on emotional journeys to different times and places and with the emergence of XR technology, the potential for music to create even more immersive experiences has skyrocketed. XR combines virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) to create experiences that blur the lines between the physical and virtual worlds. For musical XR, this means creating environments where users can not only hear the music but also see and interact with it in innovative ways. The integration of extended reality (XR) technologies in the realm of music are bringing about a new level of immersive and interactive experiences for artists and audiences alike. This article explores a few ways XR enhances musical performances and experiences.