For the first time ever in Kuwait, thirty young local artists gathered under one roof at Sadu House, Sharq to collaborate and participate in the first Red Bull Music Academy Kuwait session. The purpose of the academy was to gather musicians, composers, producers and vocalists and give them the opportunity to experience workshops, talks and… Continue reading The Kuwaiti World of Music
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Music From Tom And Jerry By Scott Bradley at BBC Proms
A medley of the well-known energetic music by composer Scott Bradley from the 1940’s and 1950’s Tom and Jerry cartoons. Wonderfully performed live by the John Wilson Orchestra at the 2013 BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall in London. Enjoy the incredible classic performance in the video below. via: Laughing Squid
Music Made with Bicycle Parts
Sound composer Johnnyrandom created a music entirely by using only a bicycle and its parts. Listen to “Bespoken” on Soundcloud. Also check out the video below that gives a glimpse into the creative process behind this unique composition. Its amazing how all of those sounds are made by a bicycle.
ABBA Museum Opens in Stockholm
The first permanent museum dedicated to Swedish pop legends ABBA officially opened in Stockholm. The museum features a host of exhibits, including childhood photos, instruments, gold records, and the glitzy costumes worn by the band in their glory days in 70’s. Bjorn Ulvaeus, former member of Swedish pop group ABBA, arrives for the inauguration of… Continue reading ABBA Museum Opens in Stockholm
LED Guitar NeckFX
The NeckFX is a replacement neck for bolt-on guitars. It has LEDs embedded into the fretboard that light up whenever any string is pressed into any fret, creating a funky light show on the fly. Watch video below. Via: The Awesomer
Intense Flute Beatboxing
Intense flute beatboxing performance by Jeemini Lee. I like the flute and how these musicians can manipulate this instrument.
The World’s Largest Playable Violin
The world’s largest Violin is 4.28 meters tall, 1.45 meters wide, and weighs over 100 kilos. The record will be included in the Guinness World Records 2012 book. The Violin was made by twelve luthiers from Markneukirchen, Germany, a town that it is known for high quality brass and string instruments. Via Laughing Squid