Tag: Music

Sculpture

Listen to this insane 17-knife “orchestra” play the Bee Gee’s

In a delightfully ridiculous spectacle, Neil Mendoza has developed the ‘The Electric Knife Orchestra’ to perform the Bee Gee’s hit Stayin’ Alive. The Orchestra consists of 16 knives and one meat cleaver, all purchased...

By Justin Crowe · Sep. 04, 2019

Video

This Vegetable Orchestra is crazy. Who knew a carrot could make that sound!

After shopping for instruments at the farmers market, the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra then carves, slices and alters the veggies to create a range of sound experiences. Their instruments include the very creative selections...

By Steph · Aug. 31, 2019

Graphic Design

20 best album cover designs of 2013

'Art Vinyl' has once again rolled out their list of nominees for the title of Best Art Vinyl of 2013. The UK-based award celebrates the best in art, graphic design and photography in modern music culture. This year, an eclectic selection...

By Nhan Tran · Aug. 27, 2019

Retro

Pump up the jams with this hip build-it-yourself iPhone boombox!

Just the other day I bought myself an iHome dock speaker for my iPhone and while I can honestly say it is awesome, it's not even close to the wild looks of this build-it-yourself cardboard boombox.  Thanks to Berlin-based designer...

By Umar Ansari · Jul. 26, 2019

Vintage

'La La Land' brings back music and life to Hollywood

The fact that Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are starring in the movie isn't the only reason to see La La Land. Fans and critics alike are giving the film praise for bringing back the prestige of a good musical to Hollywood. Damien Chazelle's...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Jun. 22, 2019

Architecture

Acoustic jetty in Croatia makes music from ocean waves

Many derive pleasure from raw sounds of nature, but what if those sounds could literally be converted into music for our ears? Architect Nikola Bašić has found a way to turn the sound of ocean waves into music. “Sea Organ”,...

By Umar Ansari · May. 08, 2019

Photography

Comparative photos show rockers before and after their intense concerts

It is incredible to be at a live rock concert and to feel the energy of the musicians and the crowd. The mood makes a massive shift from the preconcert chatter, to the post show adrenaline and exhaustion. The people leading this energy-high...

By Justin Crowe · Apr. 16, 2019

Painting

11 detailed face paintings pay homage to iconic album covers

In celebration of Record Store Day, which took place mid-April, London-based artist Natalie Sharp created 11 paintings of album covers on a canvas that isn't typically used in this way - her face. She had originally planned to recreate...

By Sophie Kruse · Nov. 28, 2018

Creativity

Mood-bending installations make you feel like you’re standing in music

Among all the research being conducted to allow people to better experience music, there is a  duo approaching the subject differently, in a more artistic fashion. Toluwalase Rufai and Khai Grubbs are recent graduates...

By Umar Ansari · Oct. 31, 2018

Digital

Hallucinatory music video pulls you into a spiraling world of 3D fractals

'Defence' is the stunning visual collaboration of Swedish music producer Tove Agélii and French artist Patrice Olivier ACARDY. The trippy music video is a rollercoaster ride into a spinning world of 3D fractals that shift and...

By Nhan Tran · Oct. 10, 2018

Creativity

The Hurdy-Gurdy is a mechanical puzzle that doubles as a musical instrument

UGEARS Mechanical Models has just launched its first mechanical puzzle that doubles as a working musical instrument. UGEARS Hurdy-Gurdy is based on obscure folk instruments and can be constructed like a puzzle before being...

By Umar Ansari · Oct. 05, 2018

Art

Biological simulations add chaos artist's electrifying music video

Digital art is slowly making its way into mainstream music and this artsy music video might be why. London-based artist Max Cooper‘s newest track, "Order from Chaos," from his album Emergence, combines his interests...

By Umar Ansari · Sep. 12, 2018

Art

Four diverse musicians who also happen to be amazing visual artists

Many artists focus on one form of art; some excel at more than a few. Here, we'll see four (of the many, many) musicians who also turn out to be amazing visual artists. From top to bottom: Marilyn Manson shows off his grand watercolor...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Sep. 01, 2018

Art

7 hardcore quilts made from heavy metal t-shirts

San Francisco-based artist Ben Venom got his nickname from the Atlanta punk rock scene. Beginning with the t-shirts from heavy-metal bands, the artist transforms them into quilts using the traditional techniques of the hand...

By Steph · May. 15, 2018

Creativity

Iconic album covers vaguely recreated using Legos. How many can you recognize?

You really can't go wrong with LEGO bricks. Especially when they can be used to make just about anything. Italian designer Marco Sodano is doing something of that nature - using LEGOs he remakes famous album covers. Obviously, the...

By Umar Ansari · May. 03, 2018