‘Odd Meter: Soundtrack for the Strange’ Exhibit Guide

In all genres of media, there are those who push the boundaries and march to the beat of their own, seemingly unusual drum. Since the dawn of the Blues, there have been rockstars that could not settle for an accessible listen to the common consumer. We can thank these weirdos for the genre that pushes complex song composition passed those accessible boundaries and challenges the listener’s retention of high school Algebra.

‘Odd Meter: Soundtrack of the Strange,’ undoubtedly an event you were too well-adjusted to attend, celebrated the visual art aspects of the Progressive Rock genre in the lovely Congress Theater. Unless the artwork is a blank white square, the album cover allows for the musician to introduce the listener to the story being told. While everyone may derive a different mental image when listening to the music they love, the accompanying artwork allows the listener to see what the musician saw while composing.

This exhibition guide details the highlights and gives commentary from many of the artists themselves. These strange stories befit imagery of complex fractals and astral beings, journeying from planets of which those very musicians were likely displaced.

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Those that live in the nightlife will be familiar with the eccentric and colorful. However, that festive spirit lives on even when the sun is shining. Flashing lights, loud music, and a good time are at the heart of Gaga Clothing Co., allowing those night owls to wear that spirit on their sleeves. Inspired by the bouncing lines of the sound system’s equalizer, Gaga products merge those neon lights with fashion respectable enough to wear to your day job the following morning.