The Residents, a mysterious underground alternative group, have released several short-format videos that follow the adventures of a 9-year old boy named Timmy. Here, Timmy tells a tragic tale: Here, Timmy tells the story of a dead dog: If you’re still not creeped out, here’s Timmy’s take on sex lessons:
Google Video has an interesting free video of a historical performance of Alvin Lucier’s famous sound piece for human brainwaves Music for Solo Performer. This interpretation was done directly from the poetic score, never having heard or seen the original music performance. Performance Details Brainwave performer: Andrew Brouse Audification by Automates Ki: Maxime Rioux Video… Read More Music from Brain Waves
Precisionsound has released Retro Gadgets Vol.1, a collection of 3 legendary retro toy keyboards. Every half note of the instruments natural range and articulation possibilities has been captured. The content of Retro Gadgets Vol.1: Dubrek Stylophone (Black) The most common of the Stylophone models with a middle range. Every half note with and without vibrato… Read More Retro Gadgets Vol 1
At several booths at the recent 2006 Winter NAMM Show, we saw demonstrators using the Zendrum MIDI controller to trigger percussion virtual instruments. The Zendrum is a cool, trigger-laden controller. They atart at about $1200, and have several options for custom finishes. Description: The Zendrum is a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) triggering controller designed… Read More Zendrum MIDI Controller
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Ibanez had a very cool display of guitars styled by HR Giger, best known for the creature of “Alien” fame. “H.R. Giger’s collaboration with Ibanez is a natural pairing when delving into the world of string instruments,” commented H.R. Giger’s agent Les Barany at the convention site. “Mr. Giger is an… Read More NAMM Sighting: HR Giger Guitars
Start the new year off right with a visit to ZProd, the home of electronic artist Paul Granjon. Granjon creates unique machines, some of which are part robot, part musical instrument, and part performance art. Techno Inferno is a miniature electro-mechanical drum machine that produces a 3-minute long techno track. A streaming film demonstrates how… Read More Robot Skull Techno Drum Machine
iPod cases are starting to get…well, a little kinky. Fluffpod has introduced Fluffpod video, a furry iPod case for Apple’s latest iPod, available in white or pink. Also available for download is a Fluffpod video QuickTime movie, a short film that features a model getting dressed to go out, and then lovingly caressing her Fluffpod.… Read More iPod Cases Get Kinky
Holly Daggers, a video/media artist and live VJ, has add VJ Comix to her site. Superstar VJ follows her travels with Busta Rhymes, Miri Ben Ari, the All Mighty Senators and Scratch Makananiks. Superstar VJ is a sort of blog in graphic novel format. Daggers delves into her setup, including a section on dealing with… Read More VJ Comix: The Life of a VJ in Graphic Novel Form
ElectroKraft has introduced the Sonar*Axe, an “experimental sci-fi MIDI controller using a sonar sensor to detect hand position (generating notes), and a photocell to generate changes in note octave.” The Sonar*Axe can be used to control any MIDI-compatible device. ElectroKraft specializes in machines “designed to alter, change and morph the standard canned sounds of any… Read More ElectroKraft Intros Sonar*Axe Sci-Fi Instrument
Ray Wilson’s Music From Outer Space site has added a new synth DIY project, the Weird Sound Generator. As Wilson describes it, “Whether you need weird sounds for a movie, performance art, neighbor annoyance, or you just like making weird sounds in the woods this circuit is for you. You could put this on a… Read More Music From Outer Space Weird Sound Generator.
