Shanghai Tower unveils world's highest art space

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Ever since its completion last year, the Shanghai Tower has been the second tallest building on earth -- just behind the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Soon it will have another accolade to its name.

The 2,073 feet (632 meter) tall tower is opening the highest art space in the world. Located on the 126th floor of this 128-story building, it will feature an immersive auditory experience designed to serenade visitors to Shanghai.

Grammy-winning composer and producer Simon Franglen, who is behind famous theme songs from Hollywood blockbusters "Avatar" and "Titanic", was commissioned to create the symphony that will play in this venue.

Top of the World

So why a symphony for a skyscraper?

The inspiration, it seems, was the view.

"I have been at the top of many of the big buildings in the world, and this is something different," Franglen tells CNN. "(It is truly) like something from another world."

From the top of the twisted tower, visitors have panoramic views of Shanghai, including its historic Bund waterfront area.

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