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San Francisco, California
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The Wave Organ is an acoustic sculpture that creates music using the natural sounds of the ocean waves.
Constructed in 1986, it was made from recycled materials, including marble and granite from a demolished cemetery.
The Wave Organ features 25 PVC and concrete pipes that amplify the sounds of the waves.
The Wave Organ was designed by artist Peter Richards and sculptor George Gonzalez.
The sounds produced by The Wave Organ are most audible during high tide when the waves are strongest.
The Wave Organ is situated on a jetty in the San Francisco Bay, offering stunning views of the city skyline.
The concept was inspired by the 'Sea Organ' in Sydney, which also uses waves to create music.
