Strolling in the unrelenting rain a couple of weekends ago, I was led on a mile-long journey from W1 to SW1. Taking shelter along the way we visited three contrasting exhibitions of multichannel sound art. Two have now finished: Florian Hecker’s Pentaphonic Dark Energy, at Sadie Coles HQ Heddon St; and at the ICA, Roberto Cuoghi’s Šuillakku [pronounced 'shoe-eelah-coo']. The third and most breathtaking is on for a few more days at the White Cube Mason’s Yard: Sam Taylor-Wood’s Sigh.

A majestic merging of audio and visuals, Sigh consists of eight projection screens, all with their own set of speakers. Each screen shows a section of the BBC Concert Orchestra, with one vital ingredient missing: the instruments! As Anne Dudley’s wonderous score fills the room, the viewer is given a rare opportunity to focus in detail on all the orchestra’s expressions and intricate gestures; from the conductor’s wafts to the percussionist perched ready to clang the cymbals.

The removal of instruments is a relatively straightforward idea, yet, when staged with the expansive production it becomes brilliant. Perfectly situated in the dim downstairs at Mason’s Yard (St James’s equivalent of Plastic People?), Sigh is one part of a triadic exhibition. Quite how it fits into the overall coherence of Yes I No, I don’t know, but this doesn’t distract from its own impact. The combination of the space, screens and score causes tingles and multi-sensory thrills.

Open 10am – 6pm until Saturday 29th November, check it whilst you can.

Images and more infomation all available here: Sam Taylor-Wood – Yes I No

Special thanks to CGM.