Archive for: October, 2008

Hubgongs

Hubgongs

Steve Hubback, a metalworker and sculptor out of Surrey, England, is the creator of these magnificent gongs and garden instruments. I especially like the hanging mobiles and huge, 1 meter gong in the pictures below. Read On!

Music Controlled Face

Music Controlled Face

Daito Manabe is a programmer, artist, and designer who obviously isn’t afraid to experiment. From Daito’s website, “Yes. It is painful. but not as much as you think.” Read On!

Dueling Banjos, Man Vs Machine!

Dueling Banjos, Man Vs Machine!

I’d like to warm things up here at the Oddstrument. Without further ado, may I present Stuart, an amazing musician and singer, playing his equally amazing Kazookeylele (a mini grand piano/ukulele/kazoo) vs. the WaldFlöte. This crazy fellow lives in Edinburgh, UK. The WaldFlöte is a computer controlled MIDI retrofit of a 1890’s era 16 foot pipe organ. “It converts MIDI input into solenoid drive to directly press the keys on one of the manuals – there is no permanent modification to the organ.” Read On!

Body Percussion

Body Percussion

Captivating body percussion from Body Rhythm Factory. Read On!