Sewing Machine Orchestra
A fun teaser video for the Sewing Machine Orchestra. I love the depth of sound he is able to get out. I really wasn't expecting the percussive bass that he gets.
Sewing Machine Orchestra from Martin Messier on Vimeo.
SEWING MACHINE ORCHESTRA IS THE FIRST VERSION OF A PERFORMANCE CREATED BY MARTIN MESSIER. THE BASIC SOUNDS USED IN THIS PERFORMANCE CONSIST ENTIRELY OF THE ACOUSTIC NOISES PRODUCED BY 8 SEWING MACHINES, AMPLIFIED BY MEANS OF MICROCONTACTS AND PROCESS BY A COMPUTER.