Continuing down the experimental path, why not take it a step further with an instrument?
The Kaisatsuko (回擦胡, wheel-bowed fiddle) was invented by Onoue Yuichi (尾上ç¥ä¸€). The experimental instrument is a electric, two-string upright fiddle operated by a small crank. It is played by turning the crank — thus bowing the strings — and fingering the strings on the fretless neck. The concept of the Kaisatsuko is similar to that of a hurdy gurdy as is the sound of the droning strings.
It’s quite a clever instrument, a hybrid between an erhu and hurdy gurdy that sounds Indian. On his webiste’s intro, Onoue says:
I produce a little bit strange and odd music by means of various musical instruments (which include some handmade instruments) and computer programming and recording machine. I like both composing and improvising.
Watch Onoue perform “Within You Wihout You” by The Beatles on the Kaisatsuko:
By Apple on May 28, 2008 at 12:38 am
That is a unique invention that can be listed as one of the strongest and coolest musical instrument. It sounds very Indian, indeed.
By micko on September 2, 2008 at 7:27 am
definitely a cool instrument.
interesting use of the bevel gears for the transmission. simple design too. might give it a crack myself.