It is Not Enough That They are Brilliant. They have also Created Their Own Instruments!

 

We already know these musicians as being supremely gifted performers and composers but it really blows my mind when I see an article like this that discusses artists like these who also develop their own instruments!  Amazing!  Take a look through the attached link to get the scoop on some of the incredible rigs the likes of Laurie Anderson, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheney, Leon Theremin, and others have created to accentuate their music.  Wonderous Stories, indeed!

8 musicians who invented their own instruments and gadgets

THE ANARCHESTRA - MADE UP INSTRUMENTS!

I think this video is well worth taking the time to watch.  We see the workshop and ultimate completed instruments created by Andy Thurlow.  He has called this assemblage of new sonic toys, The Anarchestra.  Furlow has designed stringed instruments, "tuned" and otherwise percussive platforms and some never before imagined music/noise makers.  Very awesome.