Imagine this: in all of Sweden, you might just be the biggest fan of a certain iconic musician. As part of an unusual experiment exploring solitary versus communal experiences, you’re invited to a mini-concert by your hero.
The artist is the only songwriter ever awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature: Bob Dylan. The twist is you are the only person in the audience. Will you feel self-conscious? Will he? Will you interact in any way? Should you sing along? Should you clap?
It’s a bizarre premise, but pairing a famously enigmatic figure like Dylan with a devoted lifelong fan gives it just the right level of intensity. Watch it unfold in the attached video, and check out the moment the music starts and the fan’s face breaks into a smile of pure bliss.
For a deeper look into how the project came together, check out this article.
If you could sit in an empty auditorium and have one artist play a private set just for you, who would it be?