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Pitchblack Playback: The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' (5.1 Mix)

57 mins
1966

Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted

Immerse yourself in one of the greatest albums of all-time at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating its 60th anniversary. Hear the stunning 5.1 surround sound mix played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful cinema sound system, followed by 20 minutes of alternative mixes, bonus tracks and studio acapellas.

No phones; no talking; no signing; no distractions; just you and the music.

"This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live

Ticket includes recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.

As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and BBC 6 Music.

Duration: 57 minutes

In honor of its 60th anniversary, Pet Sounds will be celebrated with a series of releases on May 15 via Capitol/UMe, including two distinct premium all-analog audiophile pressings. These include a 2LP Vinylphyle Edition featuring the original album in both mono and stereo, and a high-end Definitive Sound Series Audiophile Edition presented in mono using the One Step process. A collectible Zoetrope vinyl edition with textured front cover will also be available.