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The Rhysonic Wheel Bridges Programmed Percussion with Acoustic Guitar for a Captivating One-Man Ensemble

Wellington, New Zealand-based musician Pete O’Connell has previously used his Rhysonic Wheel, a self-made instrument that combines power tools with a self-spinning wheel, to create steady, melodic strumming on his acoustic guitar. Recently he has built another iteration of the device that … Continue reading

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Building 15-Foot-Tall Pianos

David Klavins is a pianist who, for years, could not find pianos that made the sounds he imagined in his head. So he began building pianos to his own specifications in a workshop in Vác, Hungary, and they are truly … Continue reading

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How Music Affects The Brain And Your Emotions

CONIQUE Psychology Published on 17 Jan 2018 How does music affect your brain? Can you really use it in regulating your emotions and even changing your mood? Time to become happier with music! Research suggests that we spend around 40% … Continue reading

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Wiley, Sean Paul, Stefflon Don – Boasty ft. Idris Elba

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Wintergaten Declares the Conveyor Belt Complete on its Epic Marble Machine X

A new video released by the ambitious Wintergatan band of folktronica musicians/inventors (previously) shows the latest developments in their ongoing Marble Machine project. The video above documents the successful completion of the Marble Conveyor Belt, which uses ratchets and pistons to move … Continue reading

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This Is Your Brain on Music

Have you ever heard a piece of music that triggered a powerful emotional response? Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin explains the connection between music and the brain in a talk that finally explains the songs on your break up playlist.

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SKALAR: Light Art and Sound Combine to Form an Immersive Concert Experience

Made in collaboration between light artist Christopher Bauder and musician Kangding Ray, SKALAR is an audio/visual art installation that uses a large built structure and beats to create an immersive live concert. First presented in 2014 inside of the Kraftwerk Berlin industrial venue, … Continue reading

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This Is Your Brain On Music – How Music Benefits The Brain (animated)

This Is Your Brain On Music – How Music Benefits The Brain (animated) Music has been an important part of every human culture, both past and present. It can play a part in brain development, learning, mood, and even your … Continue reading

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Elephants “Singing” with Piano in Their Own Way

A number of elephants and their mahout out for a walk in the mountains passed by the place I’d put a piano. When I saw the elephants coming I walked over to the piano and played “Greensleeves”. The elephants stopped … Continue reading

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5K HD – Ice Bird

Music by 5K HD (5khd-music.com) Released via Seayou Records (seayourecords.com) Recorded by Evan Sutton Mixed by Max Walch und Manu Mayr Mastered by Martin Scheer Video Thomas Medicus (thomasmedicus.at) Myriam Kraml (myriamkraml.wordpress.com)

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