L.A. rockers System of a Down told *Billboard *they're looking into launching a virtual, holographic tour as a way of reducing their carbon footprint. As farfetched as the idea of SOAD beaming into your living room for a live 3-D concert sounds, it could become reality sooner than we think.
Band leader Serj Tankian envisions broadcasting from his home studio and being able to get into some totally interactive actions with the audience, as if they were in the same room. Tankian finds some relief in the fact they wouldn't actually be able to touch him, pointing out other benefits: "It would open up a whole new world for touring—shows wouldn't have to be limited to bars or clubs. There would be no travel costs, so bands with very little money could play shows, and tickets would cost less."
But who happens to have a holographic projector lying around the house? Nobody I know, yet, but interestingly Apple did file a patent a few weeks back for a 3-D holographic display that astoundingly requires no headgear such as polarized glasses. Who knows, your Mac could be beaming stuff at you Star Wars-style within a few years. But I'm not holding my breath on this, and will continue going to live shows until then.
