The Earth Harp was developed by William in 1999, the body of the instrument rests on stage, with strings that travel out over the audience and can attach to various structures and architecture, showcasing the landscape of the instrument and literally enveloping onlookers below. Played with rosin-covered gloves, the performer runs their hands along the strings to create lush, vibrant tones similar to that of a cello. The Earth Harp has been installed and played throughout the world; its strings have been fixed to temples in Vietnam, strung in the famous Grand Theater of Macau, The Coliseum in Rome, and outstretched to attach to the Seattle Space Needle, The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center in the U.S.
Also the founder of the world-class musical group Earth Harp Collectve, Close has consistently pushed the envelope between music and design, showcasing hybrid and completely new instruments that include the Drum Orb, Percussion Jacket, the Aquatar, and the Wing Harp in many of his arrangements. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s quote “architecture is frozen music,” Close has single-handedly created a new genre of musical design, combining his unique passion for sculpture and sound into a multi-faceted symphonic experience for fans and clients alike.
Now, with the breadth of knowledge and experience of The Earth Harp Collective, combined with William’s tremendous performances that ranked him third in the latest season of “America’s Got Talent,” William is proud to announce that his latest touring troupe, William Close & The Earth Harp Collective, is available for corporate and private events.
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