http://www.roberttiso.com/
I’m not sure if I should post this as ‘music’ or as a novelty act, but either way, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen or heard before. I found it fascinating and strangely hypnotic.
The glass harp was first created in 1741 by an Irishman, Richard Pockrich: he is known as the first virtuoso of this instrument and started a completely new musical tradition.
Robert Tiso was born in London in 1968 and spent most of his life in Italy where he still lives. His musical education started at the age of 15 studying classical guitar and ever since has evolved in many directions. He studied music theory, composition and sound engineering with Paolo Marzocchi and has participated in some of his projects.
His interest for glass music began in 2000 when he was musical director of a theatre production for which he created and played his first glass harp.
wow, that is cool!
ReplyDeleteIdeas like this are always so much fun to watch. For years I have enjoyed seeing the look on children's faces when they first see and hear these. Definitely music.
ReplyDeleteIf you think the Glass Harp is amusing, you might like this variant.
ReplyDeletewonderful YouTube Bryce...ty!
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ReplyDeletethats brilliant....................what an imagination he must have had
ReplyDeleteBen was a pretty bright fellow. If he hadn't been even more famous for his politics and wit, he would be remembered as a scientist and inventor.
ReplyDeleteHe is so good at it ! He is excellent.
ReplyDeleteSome known Instruments are made of simple pieces of Wood, ... why not Glasses of Water. It works, the sound is exquisite.
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I agree this is a musical instrument with a beautiful unique sound...but a harp is a string, just as woodwinds use reeds and airflow, wouldn't this be a percussion instrument, as it emits sound/vibrations from contact ?
ReplyDeleteI really like that. I'd class it as music.
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