I always been fascinated by the raw musical power that an orchestra can express, so, after creating a series of videos where I'm performing a multi-track piece with an instrument I designed, I decided to take the concept a step farther and create my own orchestra made of unusually unique instruments.
The project started by handcrafting a diverse selection of instruments, then I wrote a composition where I could fit them all in and finally performed each part. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed doing it!
After the video you can see pictures and read a description for each instrument and its playing techniques.
The project started by handcrafting a diverse selection of instruments, then I wrote a composition where I could fit them all in and finally performed each part. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed doing it!
After the video you can see pictures and read a description for each instrument and its playing techniques.
*** A note about the instruments: Besides objects and materials that I purchase at the hardware store, I'm using parts that come from instruments with structural damages, making them unusable in a traditional sense.
Every year, hundreds of musical instruments get thrown away or sold for parts only, including pianos and classical strings.
Every year, hundreds of musical instruments get thrown away or sold for parts only, including pianos and classical strings.
Pictures by Gianfilippo De Rossi
© 2012 Diego Stocco - All Rights Reserved
© 2012 Diego Stocco - All Rights Reserved