Gothic gongs
Percussionist and Metal Sculptor Steve Hubback creates gong instruments in many varied shapes and sizes – often exploring medieval and gothic themes. Check out the gallery pages on his site – Very metal!
Percussionist and Metal Sculptor Steve Hubback creates gong instruments in many varied shapes and sizes – often exploring medieval and gothic themes. Check out the gallery pages on his site – Very metal!
There was some great music of all kinds this year at Maker Faire in Austin, Texas. Take a look at some of the highlights and make plans to attend the next Maker Faire. To download Maker Faire Austin 2008 – Music MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. More Weekend Projects are on the way.
An interesting Austin electronic music event tonight: Ai180: Art Institute of Austin DJ/Laptop Battle Saturday, Nov 1, 5pm 100 Farmers Circle, Austin, TX The Art Institute of Austin is calling all DJs and laptop musicians to come flex their skills at the inaugural Ai180. Battling through five rounds of competition, you better come prepared to […]
From the Make: Flickr Pool comes the T.W.E.R.P., a ThingamaKIT housed in a 10″ Mad*L vinyl toy. Things I’ve Made More: ThingamaHat ThingamaKIT build photos Hacking the ThingamaKIT
These in-guitar effects kits look interesting – The MODboard concept is simple- Take the best vintage style analog guitar effects, miniaturize them, and mount them on a completely modular circuit board. Add the right output jack, knob setup and switching setup to accomodate your guitar, and you’re ready to roll. A few simple solder connections […]
Steven Leckart writes on CoolTool: Ever wonder what instruments, pedals and assorted gizmos Eric Clapton used on stage with Cream circa 1968? If you’re a gearhound, amateur musician, professional journeyman, or weekend warrior, Guitar Geek is a fantastic resource (and a major potential time suck). In addition to a laundry list of gear, with each […]
Gareth blogged about Sashimi Tabernacle Choir a while back; seeing it in Austin was wonderful! I don’t know what it says about me that, if I had the time, I could have watched this ridiculous thing for an hour, but it made me deliriously happy. My video doesn’t do it justice – if you ever […]