Singing together in a room with great acoustics does so much for the soul! It always renews me and fills me up to go forth with the simple singing of a song like “It is Well” or “Amazing Grace”
This boat, takes singing to a completely new level, one I’d love to be a part of someday soon!
Here is what the boat’s creator had to say:
Being afloat disarms the visitor, creating a space for new experiences, especially in close proximity to the water’s surface. The substance of water, unlike land, is unowned and unregulated, while singing in groups creates a unique communal intimacy. The boat couples these experiences and hopes to evoke a sense of freedom in community. On late summer nights, we gather on the dock facing the bay and with our song draw the boat in. All are welcomed in small groups onto the boat to learn simple, resonant group song together over the water. I built the boat for singing together with friends. The vessel is built from old docks scavenged from Jamaica Bay, scrap wood from New York City, and trees from the Catskills region of New York. Completely enclosed by a canopy of saplings and fabric, an opening in the craft’s center over the water creates an intimate space for sharing song over water.
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Such a peaceful way to spend an evening or a day, just singing and thinking, and getting away from the hustle and bustle of the world today.
What are some ways you could do something like this in your own church?
Are there other avenues to “get away” like this one?
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