Here are the full details for The Mp3 Experiment taking place on Sunday, January 4 in Moscow.

Date: January 4 (rain or shine)
Location: Museon Park
Time: The event will begin at exactly 17:00:00 Arrive early!
Bring: A bag (purse, backpack, messenger bag, shopping bag, etc.) that has the following items inside:
– a camera with a flash (An actual camera with an actual flash works better than a smart phone)
– a flash light
– Something that lights up that is not a camera or a flash light (should be able to fit in your backpack) (no laser pointers/fireworks/fire please)
– a glow stick (or glow ring or similar glow item)
– a mask (make your own if you don’t have one)
RSVP: Timepad RSVP (not required but appreciated)

Full instructions below:

Instructions:
1. Download the Mp3: DOWNLOAD (Right click and save the link. If you just click on the link it will start playing in your browser. Spoilers!) [This is the ENGLISH version. Russian version is here]

Note: The filename for the track is “mp3_experiment_night.mp3″ and the album, artist, and track name will be “Mp3 Experiment.”

iOS users (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) can also download the (English) mp3 directly to their device via podcast. (Download “The Mp3 Experiment Night.”)

2. Load the track onto your mp3 player (iPhone, etc.)

3. Do not listen to the track.

4. Bring the items listed above (flashlight, mask, glow stick, bright object, camera with flash)

5. Bring a watch with a second hand (or use your cell phone if it displays seconds.) Before you leave, sync it up to this atomic clock:

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If you have an iPhone, consider downloading this app that will give you the exact atomic time in the field. Don’t count on your phone’s clock being the same time as the clock above– make sure to sync!

7. As 17:00 approaches, blend in with the area naturally as if nothing is up, and stand or sit anywhere in the shaded zone in this map:

8. At exactly 17:00:00, press play.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How will we know when to start?

You will have synchronized your watch or cell phone clock to the atomic clock above. If your phone does not allow you to adjust by seconds, you have two choices: 1) Bring a watch. 2) Figure out how off your phone is and adjust accordingly.

Can I use my iPhone/Android phone?

Yes, but if you use a phone, be sure to put it in airplane mode so you don’t get interrupted by a call. Also, as noted above your automatically set clock could still be several seconds off. So note the difference and adjust accordingly, or download this app (iOS) that will show you the correct time.

Should I listen to the track beforehand?

No.

Can I listen to the track beforehand?

You really shouldn’t. Sure, there’s nothing we can do to stop you, but to really get the full experience of the event, you shouldn’t listen to it. It will spoil most of the fun. We know it’s hard to resist. Be strong.

What if I get to the event late?

Press play at the start time wherever you may be, and hurry up! Obviously be safe and don’t rush when crossing streets, etc.

What if I don’t press play at exactly the right time?

If you can tell you are significantly off, feel free to glance at a neighbor’s device and try to sync back up to the correct time. You’ll have more fun if you’re more in sync.