Simply Amazing
I’ve got a few blog posts under my belt at this point, so I’m not sure if I’m repeating myself here when I say that I have zero musical ability. By zero, I mean that when I encounter a questionnaire that asks what instrument I play, I write in “mp3 player.” I can do that reliably, if I can find the app on my smartphone.
Needless to say after that introduction, I found the subject of this post mind-blowing. Apparently this guy – I won’t attempt to reproduce his name here but he’s Turkish – fucking invented a musical instrument. Right now, you’re thinking along the lines of something that would impress Rants, like an empty shoebox used as a drum, or semi-filled beer bottles when you blow over the mouth and make a note. No.
This dude went and invented a whole new thing. This has two membrane drums, springs, and a set of strings like a cello. You’ll see it may be played in at least four modes, maybe more. Even better, this instrument uses springs to incorporate a reverb feature that is not – repeat, NOT – added digitally. In fact, the clip below is not digitally enhanced in any way. It’s just a simple recording of this badass musical instrument inventor being a badass. Like bagpipes, I could fall asleep to this shit. This reminds me of the five daily calls to prayer in Kabul we could hear over the walls of Camp Cuppycake.
Enjoy this:
I’ll tell you that I spent the better part of two hours scouring the internet looking for a plan to build one of my own. This isn’t some guy who writes shitty lines of poetry and calls them lyrics. This motherfucker decided to invent a whole new instrument.
If I ever find the plans for this thing, a yaybahar, I’m building it and then I’ll figure out how to play that funky shit.
November 26, 2014 at 08:24
That’s pretty bad ass.
November 26, 2014 at 09:28
It really is! I would seriously make one.
November 26, 2014 at 17:30
Awesomesauce! The only thing I can play, is the radio (if I have my glasses on). These MP3 and smartphone doohickeys all outsmart me. 😯
November 26, 2014 at 20:46
I understand, but you used “awesomesauce” correctly in an English (neither yours nor mine) sentence. +10 points.
November 28, 2014 at 17:17
Making a career out of building whatever this thing is sounds like a good way to spend your post-Army time.
November 28, 2014 at 23:11
Probably! I might need some help…
December 1, 2014 at 22:31
Really amazing!
December 2, 2014 at 05:02
Thanks!
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December 9, 2014 at 10:09
I could…
December 9, 2014 at 10:43
Fantastic! Only looking at this instrument, sadly the first I’d need to do is empty a room in order to own one. A short bowling alley by the look of the thing!
December 9, 2014 at 11:20
Or just take it to the bowling alley. Everyone will love you for that.
December 10, 2014 at 22:20
He’s a shoe in for the next Pink Floyd concert.
December 11, 2014 at 04:36
I wouldn’t insult Pink Floyd like that, but I get your point.