You are seriously underrated. I think one day some of your instrument designs will be used more widely. It's really refreshing to see so much innovation going on.
I used to be a member of an experimental sound studio in Chicago, IL, but it was just too much money 💰 to keep it up so I had to eventually end my membership ☹️ they didn't get any money from other sources, so they relied on private members. Sad 😔 That was 30 years ago when I was going to art school 🏫 and I was still a student and on a budget. The owner was sorta strange and he had few financial connections with other people. Long story. He was kind of artsy fartsy. They're probably long gone now ☹️ O well!! But I really like the effects you got with your creations!! I only wish that I had the space, etc to do what you do!! Bravo 👏🏻
As more of an engineer than a musician it really is fabulous watching the evolution of the design. Huge thanks for sharing, and once again, wishing you all the best, Fron!
I have an idea for a hurdy gurdy that is like a hurdy gurdy as a pedal steel is to a lap steel. A treadle operated wheel system, and maybe 2-4 ranks of keys that can be played in a more keyboard style, similar to a clavichord. I need more of a functional workshop before I can prototype that though.
Wonderful! My friend Tony Karol is in Mississauga. He makes beautiful harp guitars, and even without being plucked, the harp strings interact with the guitar section, creating ethereal harmonics that are much prettier than any electronic reverb. I'm curious about the other constructions I see on the walls of your shop!
These need to be put into a wind sculpture so you could just kick back snd enjoy the random wind generated sound. * Just opened your channel. Maybe you're already thinking that.
This is fantastic. The hurdy gurdy was apparently often as big as an organ, because it was used before them in medieval churches
Yes, they were originally 'crew-served' instruments: one person turned the crank, the other played the keys.
You are seriously underrated. I think one day some of your instrument designs will be used more widely. It's really refreshing to see so much innovation going on.
Wow, thank you!
The algorithm will do it. Only a matter of time
My good sir, never stop doing what you do, please!
Fine workshop!
Music... reminds of Philip Glass.
Love the mechanical clock
Thanks! I designed it and built it as well as the instruments.
Beautiful
Very interesting
I never in a million years would have guessed the beautiful sound this instrument makes. Stunning work.
Thanks!
I used to be a member of an experimental sound studio in Chicago, IL, but it was just too much money 💰 to keep it up so I had to eventually end my membership ☹️ they didn't get any money from other sources, so they relied on private members. Sad 😔 That was 30 years ago when I was going to art school 🏫 and I was still a student and on a budget. The owner was sorta strange and he had few financial connections with other people. Long story. He was kind of artsy fartsy. They're probably long gone now ☹️ O well!! But I really like the effects you got with your creations!! I only wish that I had the space, etc to do what you do!! Bravo 👏🏻
Absolutely amazing, fantastic. Bravo.
What's the rotating mechanism in the background? I would love to see a tour of your workshop and all your creations.
As more of an engineer than a musician it really is fabulous watching the evolution of the design. Huge thanks for sharing, and once again, wishing you all the best, Fron!
I have an idea for a hurdy gurdy that is like a hurdy gurdy as a pedal steel is to a lap steel. A treadle operated wheel system, and maybe 2-4 ranks of keys that can be played in a more keyboard style, similar to a clavichord. I need more of a functional workshop before I can prototype that though.
You know it’s a good day when Fron Reilly posts
Dude you're the musical instrument producing Picasso of our generation
THIS is the future of music when the power goes out. Start practicing everyone.
you're onto something extremely big here! These sounds are marvellous!
Wonderful! My friend Tony Karol is in Mississauga. He makes beautiful harp guitars, and even without being plucked, the harp strings interact with the guitar section, creating ethereal harmonics that are much prettier than any electronic reverb. I'm curious about the other constructions I see on the walls of your shop!
These need to be put into a wind sculpture so you could just kick back snd enjoy the random wind generated sound.
* Just opened your channel. Maybe you're already thinking that.
Wow! 🤯 I love the sound that it makes. Keep it up sir and thank you for that beautiful sound. ❤
オルゴールとバイオリンの融合
This is beautiful, the tensioners in the middle make it look like a cross between a koto and a hurdy gurdy
Made me want to spear tackle my fridge and turn it into an instrument.
Love your work 🦍
Mind blowing
Can I have one?
You certainly can; I can make you one. Go to Facebook and search for me, "Fron Reilly", and message me. Thanks.
You've created an acoustic sequencer, and it's fantastic.
nice job
This needs to be in a movie yesterday
Outsanding, haunting
Thank you for sharing these treasures.
1:42 is my favourite part. Sounds lovely
Use 2 bows
Can you tune the strings to a desired note?
Song cover from the band butthole surfers ,,,🎶hurdy gurdy man 🎶🎶🙂👍🏼
Yeah 🤷♂️ bud.. but ya definitely made some noise
awesome !
Looks like a huge 360 guitar
Αcoustic sequencer !
you're a very cool dude, Reilly!
it's the hudurdudry gurudururdy
Those are extraordinary!
fantastic work!
Thanks a lot!
Great stuff you're doing!
Fabulous
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Ha jokes on you it yet again does
Ha jokes on you it has eleventy three
Dit is het gaafste dat ik in tijden gezien heb.
A true tinkerer in action!