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Visionary Instruments: an ode to the Chapman Stick

Posted on Oct 11th, 2007 by Michael : The ice on Mars is melting. Michael

Unlike with previous instruments in this column, I have a long-standing and personal relationship with the invention I'll be discussing this week.  It's called the Chapman Stick , and it was one of the most... More »

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Visionary Instruments: the Light Harp & egalitarian creativity

Posted on Sep 11th, 2007 by Michael : The ice on Mars is melting. Michael

"We are the music makers, the dreamers of dreams." - Arthur O'Shaughnessy I recently discovered another new instrument designed for use by more than one person:  Jen Lewin 's ultra-cool Light Harp .  Starting with... More »

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Visionary Instruments: the reactable & vision-driven design

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2007 by Michael : The ice on Mars is melting. Michael

This is the first entry in a series I'll be doing on instruments that are revolutionizing the way we make - and understand - music.  I was inspired to do this column by my introduction... More »

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