Quantum Listening
Obsidian – Jonsi
Wednesday, July 8
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesday, July 8 | 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm (90 mins)
Quantum Listening
Spacious, atmospheric, often making us feel small and reminding us that we are part of something much larger than ourselves.
We play the highest quality digital audio available on Apple Music through our Genelec reference system, in Dolby Atmos spatial audio format. An immersive experience that connects you with presence and depth. In our space designed for deep listening, you will discover hidden details, textures, and movements impossible to feel on headphones.
why Obsidian – Jonsi
Obsidian was born after the eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, which had been dormant for almost eight hundred years. Jónsi composed the album while preparing an art exhibition of the same name in New York, where the music coexisted with aromas of amber, ozone, and birch to create an immersive experience. It is the album that most closely approaches the sound of Sigur Rós outside the band, made during a period in which he could not return to Iceland. The last two tracks, “Vetiverol” and “Hedione,” add up to almost twenty minutes without a single word: just layers of texture that are often overlooked in streaming and that we are going to listen to in full here. The album lasts a little over an hour, and we will listen to it from start to finish, in order and without distractions.
curated by sona
We select albums for their cultural relevance, emotional depth, rich textures, and technical detail—to ensure they sound their absolute best in our space.
community rules
no phones: anything that produces sound must be stored in our secure lockers.
no talk: we keep the soundroom silent so everyone can focus on the music.
no late entry: once the soundroom doors close (20 minutes after the booking time), we cannot let anyone in.
FAQ
can i cancel my ticket?+
yes. cancel any booking through this website. you'll get credits for the seats you paid for if you cancel at least 24 hours before the session (12 hours if you have an active Sona Members or All Access subscription). inside that window the booking can still be cancelled, but no credits are issued and there are no cash refunds. credits work on any future session.
is there a dress code?+
no, but we recommend wearing something comfortable for sitting on the floor. because the room is very quiet, we recommend soft fabrics. try to avoid "noisy" synthetic materials like nylon or windbreakers, as the sound of moving in them can be distracting to others. also, we leave our shoes at the door, so we recommend wearing warm socks.
what if i can't sit on the floor?+
if you need a chair for medical or physical reasons, please let us know when you arrive.
can i buy a drink?+
yes, we serve a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, but all refreshments must be finished before you enter the soundroom.