Musical groups like Stomp have proven you can make a great song out of almost any sound. So what happens when musical artists have a Nissan X-Trail to play with? The result is quite soothing to the ears, especially for gearheads.
To lift Filipinos' spirits while quarantined at home, Nissan Philippines wanted to lift spirits and promote creativity and innovation. In collaboration with singer-songwriters Barbie Almalbis and Zsaris, Nissan has created an entertaining remix of a hit song using a the sounds made by the Nissan X-Trail.
While both quarantined at home, Zsaris was tasked to create her own arrangement to Barbie’s hit single, ‘Money For Food.’ She used the sounds from a Nissan X-Trail, such as the car door, seats and turn signals. They also used the sound activations of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features such as the rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and moving object detection that showcase the different features of the vehicle that make it so popular.
“This is definitely one of the most unique musical projects I’ve ever worked on,” said musical artist, Barbie Almalbis. “I never imagined that someone could make music with a vehicle, but by discovering more about the Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Intelligent Mobility, I realized that it is indeed possible. This project really showed me how versatile this vehicle could be – not only as a great ride, but also as a surprising musical instrument! This was a great way for Zsaris and I to explore our art, and we hope that this would inspire everyone to stay creative while staying safe at home.”
“This is the epitome of a creative challenge – when I first heard about this project, recreating such an iconic song using the sounds of the Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Intelligent Mobility features, I was stunned,” said Zsaris, a live looper. “But actually it forced me to think outside the box while being at home and was a new experience that gave me the opportunity to find creativity anywhere, at anytime, from anything! And also having the opportunity to work virtually with Barbie.”
Nissan in the Philippines continues to encourage individuals to stay at home to stay safe. But that doesn't have to be boring if we all exercise a little creativity.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for all of us. But we must remember that even if we’re staying safe at home, we can still exercise our creativity. We are so happy to bring creativity to life at this time and collaborated with such talented artists like Barbie Almalbis and Zsaris, to recreate a famous Filipino song with the Nissan X-Trail,” said Atsushi Najima, Nissan Philippines President and Managing Director. “The nature of the Nissan X-Trail, and this creative endeavor, is a true example of how we at Nissan are able to create bold innovations even in tough situations.”