In what could be the first projection of its kind in the world, Mohammed Abdu, Saudi’s most respected legendary artist, had his entire 100 song collection recorded using volumatic capture holograms. He has thus become the first artist in the world to archive his works in this way and this number. The Guinness Book of World Records awarded him a certificate because he broke the record by filming 100 songs using the hologram technology.
Turki Al Sheikh, head of Saudi Entertainment Authority was the person behind this ambitious holographic project. The project intended to capture the legendary Saudi singer in the form of a hologram preserving the cultural figure for future generations.
Kick Audio Visual Supply Audio Recording Facility for Mohammed Abdu.
In what took over a month to complete, Kick were provided with the task to record the live vocal that accompanies the hologram image for Mohammed Abdu – 100 Songs.
Kick supplied all the necessary audio equipment. Peter Jeffrey along with Pro Tools Engineers: Michael Cave and Paul O’Neil, attended the recording sessions held in Metropolis Studios, London during October and November 2021.
A hologram is a 3D image caused by light beam interference, but the rise of artificial intelligence systems such as machine learning has blurred the distinctions.
Originally an effect called Pepper’s Ghost Illusion from 1800s, Hologram shows are going beyond what people have seen before. Using computer algorithm to blend the images into video the eye is tricked by the illusion. Creating a set environment the audience can walk through, like a giant ‘holodeck’. The eyes of holograms can even follow the audience.
December 31 last year marked the 60th anniversary of the legendary Saudi singer’s career.