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The sounds of silence

Posted by Jeff Miranda September 5, 2008 01:25 PM

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[A silent rave in Union Square in NYC earlier this summer.]

When you hear the word "rave," certain images come to mind: thumping electro music, lasers that resemble light sabers, fog machines gone awry, and a lot of sweaty, sleep-deprived clubbers. (Well, I guess that makes sense — raves are typically all-night affairs.)

Throw your preconceptions about raves aside for the "Back to School Silent Rave," in Copley Square on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. According to the official Facebook page, a silent rave requires a set of headphones, a musical device (hello, iPod), and your own playlist. Then, you rock out to whatever sweet sounds come blaring into your ears simultaneously with others.

For someone whose musical taste isn't always edgy or hip — err, I won't divulge the number of Ace of Base records I own — this definitely has some appeal.

My advice? Leave the glow sticks at home.

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