Glass Armonica (spinning glass bowls... that break)
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2 роки томуGet those fingers pruney and definitely don't press too hard.
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@vengeful_pluto5586 2 роки тому
"Blood works... Until it starts to dry" a sensitive instrument that temporarily accepts blood sacrifices
@Stimkie 2 роки тому
if Twitter were an instrument, it would be this.
@gramgramchabadou2524 2 роки тому
@@Stimkie hell no ! Twitter would be a fart orchestra
@smilesfordays 2 роки тому
Fresh blood or it stops lol.
@Stimkie 2 роки тому
@@gramgramchabadou2524 The sensitivity? the fragility? THE BLOOD SACRIFICE?!
@unknown-et2vs 2 роки тому
@@Stimkie except that this instrument makes art but twitter..?? Yeah I don't think so
@mikepotter4141 2 роки тому
When you're a historian, a musician, an engineer... impressive.
@lindadechiazza2924 2 роки тому
Winner Copley Science Medal, Inventor, Author, Community Builder, (schools,post office, fire department) Ambassador, figured out the wave current of seas, and and made america father of our country..so much more
@nomimalone7520 2 роки тому
@@lindadechiazza2924 are you talking about Ben Franklin or the guy in the video? I think the post was about this guy...
@clockworkNate 2 роки тому
And charismatic lol. Love this guy and his personality
@greenwave819 2 роки тому
tapping hot chicks for a living isnt bad either
@loganthesaint 2 роки тому
I bet he’s a super fun guy.
@witcherbob Рік тому
This dude got cut from the glass and still played it while all the blood colored the glass in red and still finished the song is metal af.
@christofd6600 Рік тому
No, it's GLASS af
@sevvyyy 10 місяців тому
yessss
@big_bird8597 10 місяців тому
id be like uhhhh is this a hardcore metal show and its about to bass drop??
@SechzigRayner 10 місяців тому
Reminds of Justice Yeldham, he plays a piece of glass with his mouth and occasionally breaks it but continues the show
@tonyandsammyclub 10 місяців тому
11:00 for anyone wondering when
@Nortonj8 Рік тому
This guy's so stoked to share his niche instrument with someone whose genuinely interested
@AntoineM1312 4 місяці тому
Who's
@skmgeek 4 місяці тому
@@AntoineM1312hoos
@haleyoneil9172 3 місяці тому
It was very interesting and very neat
@Greippi10 3 місяці тому
They are both so exited! Always awesome to watch two experts share things with each other!
@elijahrace955 Місяць тому
@@AntoineM1312 you’re a turd 😭 spell checking yt comments
@alanfike 2 роки тому
We're 250 years into the future and we still haven't made a shatterproof glass harmonica.
@Ollybollyk 2 роки тому
It’s not so much impossible, but hf finding someone to fund that.
@Syuvinya 2 роки тому
Make the same thing but with reinforced glass might work i think
@97markviii 2 роки тому
Laminated glass I imagine doesn't quite produce the same tones as mineral glass, besides it would cost far more making it even more impractical.
@harrykelly4651 2 роки тому
Called a keyboard
@urphakeandgey6308 2 роки тому
If you made it shatterproof, wouldn't you ruin the resonances that make it sound like that in the first place??? You need a very specific type of glass to do this, I think.
@maximeb190 2 роки тому
How inconvenient do you want your musical instrument to be? This guys : Yes
@AlexanderBukh 2 роки тому
how about collecting a list of improvements? i suggest a mister above it, so hands and bowls do not dry up as quick
@blitheringrando1410 2 роки тому
My dog would lose her mind and jump up on it, she hates my guitar
@asilvertrumpoffreedom7262 2 роки тому
It just needs a strap.
@mattsagen3155 2 роки тому
My first thought was to have it stand vertically with water continuously cascading down it, but I skipped through the assembly part of the video and assume there is something obvious in the assembly that makes that impossible.
@godsrevolver9737 2 роки тому
How dead to you want your shitty meme joke to be? This guy: yes
@partyinthecloudkingdom Рік тому
man no wonder people in the past thought this instrument caused depression and melancholy. those dissonant notes are crazy
@mousefoot 11 місяців тому
Exactly what I was thinking listening to the cadences in the Mozart! very profound
@22vx 11 місяців тому
Dissonant? Hmmm... nope.
@b1zzler 11 місяців тому
for me the melancholy would come from how difficult the thing is to play. every note needs a different amount of pressure to activate 🤯
@mousefoot 11 місяців тому
@@22vx dissonance is an integral part of classical cadences
@laerciocutrim55 8 місяців тому
Yes, that sounds ugly
@emilysmith2965 8 місяців тому
“Oh, he’s a natural! He knows his stuff; he’s a sensitive guy!” 🥰 The armonica musician here (armonicist?) is such a patient teacher and you can see he gets such enjoyment out of sharing his work with others. Also it’s nice to hear “sensitive” from a guy to another guy as a compliment. It’s not that hard… you might have to practice and it gets easier if you hear it more! Sending hugs to the sensitive guys out there ♥️ (which is all of you)
@lambertovitali3152 7 місяців тому
Repeat after me HHHH.... harmonica. Just like herbivore, hotel, historic.
@goober112 7 місяців тому
@@lambertovitali3152 harmonica is a mouth organ, very small. Armonica is this
@akedi2734 7 місяців тому
the person being rude in the first reply made me laugh bc they didnt even know what video they were on or what planet
@cubeman5414 6 місяців тому
Clearly he's playing the glass giant harmonica
@ravelordnito6099 5 місяців тому
@@lambertovitali3152you are a dunce
@jonpino 2 роки тому
"Blood still works until it starts to dry!" This dude made this heavenly sounding instrument metal.
@ippotsk 2 роки тому
Sounds like a thrash metal line, holy hell
@Xottapchenko 2 роки тому
We need glass armonica metal
@Sirgo_07 2 роки тому
@@ippotsk more like black metal
@Shadowarfare117 2 роки тому
Glass metal 🍷 🎸
@litchqueenasenath5995 2 роки тому
@@Shadowarfare117 talk about a brutal breakdown
@tatertot7112 2 роки тому
When he goes “nope nope, I got it” I can feel the “don’t you fucking touch it” rattling in his brain.
@iwatchkittenvids45 2 роки тому
And then he kept mentioning about how nervous he is and unsettled about glass shattering. Lol that's not helping the situation
@ohmslaw6856 2 роки тому
@@blitheringrando1410 better to have someone there than nobody
@debbieflaherty1975 2 роки тому
OCD
@konstantin5100 2 роки тому
@@blitheringrando1410 The creator being Ben Franklin🤔😂
@michaelmunson6809 2 роки тому
100% how I took it as well lmao!
@nuthinmuffins5073 Місяць тому
“Why did you choose these instruments?” Dude, because they’re the coolest most eerie sounding and oddball instruments and they’re awesome!
@Zinj1000 10 місяців тому
Even through the unfamiliar sound, you can still hear Mozart's style shine through.
@DonnaChamberson Місяць тому
I effing love Mozart. I’m such a cool girl, not many other girls are into this type of stuff. But I am.
@Mattiaskrantz 2 роки тому
”I put glass bowls in my piano then put Ramen in”. I’m intruiged
@portemanteau3802 2 роки тому
Mattias krantz moment
@_noctus_1342 2 роки тому
Seems like I know what your next video is gonna be about xD Love your stuff :)
@superninja4687 2 роки тому
I am also I intrigued (and an engineer)
@zenfn2390 2 роки тому
Do IT!!!
@PierreMiniggio 2 роки тому
JUST DO IT !!!
@toast_on_toast1270 2 роки тому
Playing this instrument seems like the pure embodiment of anxiety
@Hyperdisk 2 роки тому
Anxiety the musical
@blarghblargh 2 роки тому
I'm sure it's relaxing enough after you've gotten used to it. I'm sure the story with the glass breaking while playing thing is real, but probably really uncommon and played up a bit for effect and because it is so uncommon
@toast_on_toast1270 2 роки тому
@@blarghblargh speaking as someone who's severed their flexor tendon before, this is something I'd never try no matter how rare. Sure sounds nice though!
@dronespace 2 роки тому
@@Hyperdisk 😂
@racheltiffany9892 2 роки тому
Can end up making beauty or fucking up everything at once
@blockygamer6684 Рік тому
The moment from 9:35 to 9:42. It genuinely sounded like a violin sound there, amazing!
@ttvdizturb3d 6 місяців тому
almost mixed with a flute!!
@linecraftman3907 5 місяців тому
16:16 such a cinematic shot seeing reaction in the mirror from Dennis
@tocn6521 Рік тому
he feels like that rumored "mad scientist" who's actually really nice and gets really excited and giddy to show off his creations and i love that
@sebastianarrasmith3902 Рік тому
I was thinking something similar, it’s super awesome to see when someone has a unique skill that they’re super excited to share with others
@beeblebrux2112 Рік тому
Funny you say that, I think he looks a lot like Harold Ramis
@overpricedhealthcare Рік тому
like doc brown?
@beeblebrux2112 Рік тому
@@overpricedhealthcare Or Egon Spengler
@MadScientist267 Рік тому
😁
@seleckt6600 2 роки тому
I like how proud he was when asked if anyone's dropped it. "Has anyone dropped it?" "**I'VE** dropped it."
@carlinianam0s 2 роки тому
"When I _open_ it and it's _not_ broken, it's... ✨CHRISTMAS!!✨"
@FunniWolf753 Місяць тому
"We pull the pins.... And.." "✨CHRISTMAS!✨ :D"
@LoganW143 4 місяці тому
Bro this guy was so awesome. Loved that he let you just figure it out yourself and would immediately point out and got excited with our quick you were. This instrument sounds beautiful
@MuhammadKharismawan 8 місяців тому
Genshin's Fontaine Underwater ost bring me here. It's so unique to use instruments related to water to make it more immersive.
@intenseavarice34 Рік тому
This is why a teacher is important. This guy probably learned everything he knew himself, and it must've taken years. Having a teacher made it possible to learn the basics, in a day.
@Barakon Рік тому
You mean a mentor right?
@ScottAndrew Рік тому
And he's probably still learning
@FlyingDwarfman Рік тому
@@Barakon The relationship here looks to me more like (individual) teacher-student. Mentorship relationships are much, much closer and built over a long time. This is just a drop-in lesson on the instrument, its history and the artist/ teacher's history of learning to play it.
@agnidas5816 Рік тому
@@FlyingDwarfman they probably meant tutor :P
@jaidenbrink Рік тому
I’m guessing the guy already plays piano, and at least guitar(he mentioned it), so he already knows chords and other music theory. Those skills would transfer pretty quickly. He’d simply have to learn the basic physical parts of playing, instead of learning from the ground up.
@superninja4687 2 роки тому
Every time Rob makes an observation about how difficult it is to play dude just makes a face like "welcome to my suffering Rob"
@xixieed 2 роки тому
It think it's more like "yes don't make it look to easy now"
@endofage8495 2 роки тому
@@xixieed facttss we all seen his face when the chords started coming in ( to be fair this instrument really doesn't look that hard to play... )
@TheDeridor 2 роки тому
A true musician lol
@rdean150 2 роки тому
@@endofage8495 lol yeah he looked rather annoyed that Rob picked it up so quickly
@smilesfordays 2 роки тому
@@rdean150 annoyed and proud at the same time. It’s always a crisis when a brilliant old timer sees a young buck come up and play their licks that took decades to come out of their life experiences, but at the same time, you can see the joy and promise you felt too. It’s just like having children but music is really like a family of quite literally spirit. You don’t even have to speak the same language, but music and expression is within everyone.
@wotan10950 2 місяці тому
I think the glass harmonica was also used by Italian composers in the early-1800s. The opera, Lucia di Lammermoor, has a big part during the soprano’s mad scene, since it sounds hauntingly crazy. It was recorded in the 1970s in a performance with Beverly Sills.
@meuconsagrado 8 місяців тому
No doubt one of most impressive things I ever saw the instrument and the skills of the man that BUILT AND PLAYS it. It's wonderful. The sound personally must be unique. And what authentic admirable man! I wish one day I'll be like him.
@04rit Рік тому
You know this is serious when Mozart made a composition exclusively for this instrument!
@sammarks9146 Рік тому
Definitely! My first thought was, oh, so Ben Franklin invented some instrument with his kitchen bowls… but if Mozart, all the way in Vienna, made music for it, it was a serious thing!
@NobuxD Рік тому
@@sammarks9146 it's a beautiful "instrument" that gives off a lovely noise. He had to have heard it and immediately became inspired to write a song. And man was it a pretty song.
@BigWheel. Рік тому
@@NobuxD he was deaf.
@ashleychesna Рік тому
@@BigWheel. that would be Beethoven not Mozart
@Lann._ Рік тому
@@BigWheel. stupid
@squibblez2517 2 роки тому
The fact that this guy found records of this in history, made one from scratch, and then became fantastic at playing it is insane. This guy's a genius Edit: People are arguing in the replies for some reason, dont go in there
@liam.da.ghostboy 2 роки тому
Goes to show how much passion he has for the instrument and music. You don't see that in many musicians these days
@noahleach7690 2 роки тому
@@liam.da.ghostboy this is the stupidest thing I've read this year
@paulg3686 2 роки тому
@@noahleach7690 Can you elaborate, or would you prefer just coming off as someone who wrote the stupidest thing I've read this year? Is it the comment about "not many musicians these days?"
@tempestive1 2 роки тому
@@liam.da.ghostboy do you know a significative _and_ representative sample of musicians? Or are you saying this based on a feeling?
@Pellbort 2 роки тому
@@tempestive1 It's pretty unquestionable that there aren't a lot of present-day musicians that are researching historically forgotten instruments, building them from scratch out of discouragingly fragile materials and learning to play them at a high level of proficiency. That's a level of passion for the instrument and the music that it's safe to say is extremely rare no matter WHAT time period we're talking about. You and Noah just come off as argumentative for no reason. Go build a glass instrument from hundreds of years ago and learn to play it. Then you can come back and tell us how common it is.
@barrymckockinner9292 9 місяців тому
Rob is not just a guitarist. He's a true musician.
@bcj842 Рік тому
It's got such a unique character not just in physical presence but in sound. Nothing else sounds like that. It's like a string and bow instrument and the flutes of an organ simultaneously.
@cierapaige9139 Рік тому
There’s nothing worse than a teacher who is insecure when their pupil understands something very well. This man was a perfect example of the opposite of that person. He was so willing and ready to commend his efforts and praise his successes. What a wonderful example of a teacher
@NobuxD Рік тому
True that. I remember I apologized to my higher-up about asking too many questions but he then laughed loud and told me he was really glad that I did because it showed him how much passion I had. Some people enjoy teaching, just wish all teachers were like this.
@sirderp4925 Рік тому
Yup some people just mock you and belittle you when you're catching on it's really strange
@amanSpawn00 Рік тому
@@sirderp4925 it all comes down to perception I’ll give you an example. I had a Math tutor from 10-15. Purely because, at the time, I loved Math THAT much. I loved learning and still do My teacher told me about this story where when he was being taught. Because he would pick up things way faster than his teacher did, instead of being proud of him, the teacher felt jealousy. Realizing a kid would essentially know all he did It in turn brings with it this nasty envious feeling. And then you hate the student you’re teaching. You want the student to learn how you did. Same learning speed and all Some are just THAT insecure about themselves. They have ONE area they excel in. And once someone way younger can do JUST THAT. While making it better and simpler? It’s like you took away their only redeeming points Thankfully my tutor was never like that. But I have encountered teachers like that. When you start to question beyond what they know and/or know all they do and expect more when they have nothing left? Yeah those types should never be teachers Cuz much like parents, they must realize their job is to simply pass on knowledge to the next generation. Not care about why this gen gets it far easier than you did
@JohanKylander Рік тому
Why would someone be insecure about teaching to smart capable people?
@amanSpawn00 Рік тому
@@JohanKylander because the fact is, many aren’t lol It’s also because some teachers don’t have the skill to BE a teacher An aspect people always brush over about teachers is that they should REVEL in you learning more and more and faster and faster Most people who become teachers? Are know it alls sadly to say People who are indeed SMART but lack that aspect I mentioned to properly TEACH
@CaptainDan21 2 роки тому
"Blood works, until it starts to dry.." I would say "that's so metal," but ... it's glass. Also, I love that Rob has played so many unique instruments, and most of the experts tell him "You're a natural!"
@nferraro222 2 роки тому
Um, the damn thing was possibly killing audience members? It even SOUNDS like some kind of heavy-metal concert:)
@KnowledgePerformance7 2 роки тому
Glass could very easily be a genre
@niteliniN 2 роки тому
well, if you think about it blood has a little bit of iron in it,
@Meatwad.Baggins 2 роки тому
👈Heavy glass! 👉
@jasonbruce8448 2 роки тому
I was thinking the same thing. Haha
@videobakker1 2 місяці тому
I once had the opportunity to hear this instrument live at a concert, but the musician became ill. Finally, thanks to you, I was able to see this instrument up close, Thanks.
@GatheredStorm_YT 9 місяців тому
I can say with certainty that this video shattered my expectations, the blood story really cracked me up, and I think it’s pretty clear to see that this is beautiful instrument
@MattWinkler1 2 роки тому
"Blood-spewing Armonica" would be an absolutely killer metal album
@yoshimitsu5537 2 роки тому
When he told that story I could practically hear the intro for "Raining Blood" played on the glass armonica.
@nudgarrobot3043 2 роки тому
I like Bloodbath Armonica, but absolutely
@luci-musix3012 2 роки тому
@@yoshimitsu5537 HOW CAN WE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!! Rob's new challenge XD
@wlobba 2 роки тому
taking notes...
@jannemerilainen6988 2 роки тому
It's gonna be a bloody affair, but: Pig blood and rubbing alcohol. "Serenade in Water, Blood & Spirits"
@brandonhaag52 2 роки тому
"Next time you get 107 thousand dollars you can get one if these!" Rob: *laughs very nervously realizing how much it costs if he breaks it*
@AsbestosMuffins 2 роки тому
that's probably what he has it insured for. The materials don't cost that much but its accounting for lost revanue while he rebuilds it
@Max.Mustermann. 2 роки тому
@@AsbestosMuffins i would say the custom glas from a glasmaker costs the most but 107k ? i dont know... maybe ? because of special treatment of the glas ? if you want just ONE custom thing from any manufacturer it will cost you ... if you want more then one like a BUNCH it will get cheaper for each one but still not "going into a store buying it cheap" :D
@mechanoid2k 2 роки тому
@@AsbestosMuffins Custom glass is not super expensive but custom precision glass is. NASA built a space telescope years back and the lens was something like a few nanometers off and the glass was so expensive that instead of getting a new one they just built a corrective lens that sat over it.
@ilikebunnys3543 4 місяці тому
It’s so beautiful how music and instruments can bring people together. It’s almost childlike the expression on robs face while figuring out to play the armonica. It’s beautiful.
@TheWinglessOne Рік тому
The crescendo at 23:30 sounded so fantastic and full. Like fanfare. Had no idea the glass armonica was so dynamic and difficult to play. Amazing!
@Dumb_Furry_UwU 28 днів тому
OwO I need to stop watchin this sad ass shit 😂 it is beautiful tho ^××
@MusicisWin 2 роки тому
Rob playing weird instruments is a timeless genre we all adore.
@truenowolf2120 2 роки тому
You must try to match the tone of this instrument with your pedals
@mr.poopybutthole5571 2 роки тому
Ok
@k1ng_chicken 2 роки тому
I think it’d be pretty cool if he played the American Fotoplayer
@SplotchTheCatThing 2 роки тому
I'd honestly want to sample some of his little ramblings for my own pieces if he'd let me. Especially from this video. Maybe he should do remix contests for his tries at all these instruments :)
@zachlewis9751 2 роки тому
Watching him nail it and get a good sounding chord after 5 seconds is what I’m here for.
@michaelatcheson4816 2 роки тому
I bet Beethoven looked at the thing and said, “Well no one else is going to write music for this weird thing, I better use every single bowl.”
@voornaam3191 2 роки тому
I bet Beethoven would look at your comment and say, "Well, you can write something that THE ENTIRE WORLD can read. And this Michael wrote THIS?! Can I borrow your Glock pistols for a duel?"
@voornaam3191 2 роки тому
Just kidding, don't worry.
@user-pm7ng5hd3m 8 місяців тому
That Mozart piece that he played was super articulate and honestly mesmerizing.. Rob playing weird instruments is a timeless genre we all adore..
@tryscience Рік тому
Thank you so much for sharing this unique instrument and experience. It was almost as if Mozart was talking to us from 1791
@jesusdiazllam.1126 2 роки тому
11:07 imagine going to see a cocnert of this guy, then he cranks it up, cuts his finger and the whole instrument goes red, and the madman just keeps playing with his blood. Metalheads have nothing on this guy.
@SlavCatt 2 роки тому
i played my guitar with a 1 inch flap of skin off in a preformance.
@untroubledwaters2137 Рік тому
@@SlavCatt no you didn't
@Patrickbateman____ Рік тому
@@untroubledwaters2137 yes he did i was literally watching his incredible live performance from the crowd. He even did a encore! #freebird
@techstuff9198 Рік тому
You can get the same spectacle by pulling your hand away, swearing, and adding red food dye.
@techstuff9198 Рік тому
@@untroubledwaters2137 Knowing the people I know, my only question for them is the actual dimensions of the flap. 3.3/4 an inch at most.
@nosteponsnek2617 2 роки тому
And I thought drummers were crazy for wanting to play the most pain in the ass instrument to setup and transport. This guy is like "hold my beer"
@ReinventingTheSteve 2 роки тому
"hold my 50 delicate glass bowls"
@rachaelsimone521 2 роки тому
@@ReinventingTheSteve lmaooo
@laurahall3094 2 роки тому
Hold my water supply
@pphead9960 2 роки тому
Hold my distilled water lmao
@rusteddoorknob4237 9 місяців тому
Thank you very much to Mr. James for preserving and exhibiting this totally fascinating piece of (reproduced) history. Always warms your heart to see passionate people preserve things that could be easily lost
@roahnosh 9 місяців тому
Came here after watching Genshin 4.0 orchestra that features this musical instrument.
@enju7 9 місяців тому
Same here. This instrument immediately caught my attention as I had never seen it before.
@imafurrynow 9 місяців тому
Same, this popped up in my recommended after watching it
@deltaloraine Рік тому
I love the dynamic between this fun chaotic dude and his fragile bloodbath instrument.
@zachrabaznaz7687 Рік тому
*The instrument demands BLOOD.*
@km077 Рік тому
sacrifice! sacrifice!
@wildflower1397 Рік тому
Best comment ever ;)
@chickenfarm665 Рік тому
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@tzyy6352 2 роки тому
He’s like a kid excited to show off his new toys to his friends. You can tell he really loves his craft.
@payableondeath9091 2 роки тому
😝
@Alphacentauri819 Рік тому
I think he's on the spectrum. This is special interest level and this is his domain.
@7msjster 3 місяці тому
This was the best thing I have seen in a long time. OMG I love it when people are this devoted to knowing their craft.
@marco1941 Рік тому
Wow, what an insaely effortful instrument. There's a lot of work to do, before even being able to play it, so you wont pull it out spontaniously, but as soon as you hear it, you know it's worth it. Amazing.
@sixty-four 2 роки тому
i love that he talks about how fragile it is while he is sitting on it
@moconnell663 2 роки тому
The case is probably sturdy as heck, which is appropriate for how fragile the instrument inside is.
@eponawarrior7492 2 роки тому
The fact that this guy can do clearly articulated dynamics without breaking the instrument is extremely impressive
@bigguy7353 2 роки тому
Now imagine that Ben Franklin was doing it for the French court almost two and a half centuries ago.
@koozeyyy 2 роки тому
@@bigguy7353 big flexed on the whole continent
@semiliterati Рік тому
Who would've thought the instrument decorated with the most cherubs would turn out to be the most metal instrument of all time... People were dying!
@enigmagenesis7341 11 місяців тому
Still a unique otherworldly sound I have yet to hear duplicated by any other media.
@maxx42069 2 роки тому
“oh he’s a natural” - every obscure instrument specialist ever, about rob
@intereality 2 роки тому
This sounds so haunting when it's played and it looks like it's breathing when you watch it spinning. It's so bizarre and beautiful.
@thepanzerofthelake732 2 роки тому
But then you remember that it temporarily accepts blood sacrifices
@smilesfordays 2 роки тому
@@thepanzerofthelake732 it will always take the blood sacrifice, it just won’t settle for anything less than absolutely fresh.
@imqqmi 8 місяців тому
It has the same ethereal feel as a dulcimer but with an organ sound, really fascinating instrument!
@robster7787 7 місяців тому
If you want to see a very recent (2023 recent) use of this instrument in a song, look up: “Fontaine combat music” from Genshin Impact. The game is pretty good, but the soundtrack is phenomenal. Edit: The actual song name is: “Rondeau des fleurs et des rapieres”
@adjustedbrass7551 2 місяці тому
🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐
@TeHPHoBoS999 2 роки тому
I'm really impressed by how quickly this guy is playing some serious melodies.
@TomesTheAmazing 2 роки тому
Rob really is a natural talent. In every one of these new instrument videos, the guest is always as happy as this guy was to share and watch as Rob starts to figure out how each instrument works. Robs a real humble guy but I'm always blown away with how quickly he picks things up and is ready to make music.
@jdlwiquwudhakiqu7181yd Рік тому
My name
@Hellsiiing Рік тому
@@jdlwiquwudhakiqu7181yd shut up
@nerya6871 2 роки тому
rob: this seems like an extremely fragile instrument. dennis: literally sitting on it.
@notablediscomfort 2 роки тому
I came here to make sure somebody else noticed that.
@GetOffUrPhone 2 роки тому
Right! He has a lot of confidence in that case haha
@diji5071 2 роки тому
👁👅👁
@MoeMoeJoeJoe Місяць тому
That is, without a shadow of a doubt, *the* most beautiful thing I've ever heard.
@sylviastreet 10 місяців тому
The glass instruments players are truly gifted! What talent!
@athmaid 2 роки тому
Rob's ability to quickly get a feel for a new instrument is so impressive
@bowel_movement 2 роки тому
Once you know your way around a couple of instruments, every new one takes just a bit less effort to learn the basics of. Still he does pick things up surprisingly quickly.
@athmaid 2 роки тому
@@bowel_movement yeah I've noticed that, some of it translates suprisingly well for some reason, like going from guitar to drums for example (in my experience)
@hippyjason 2 роки тому
Picking harmonics on a guitar cleanly and clearly has a lot of the same precise control of touch and feel technique that this instrument does, so Rob already has years of that exact kind of muscle memory built up.
@kormendymatyas8667 2 роки тому
@@athmaid its like learning languages but the grammar of each one is the same
@endofage8495 2 роки тому
@@athmaid I don't play either but I feel if I started drums I'd pick up really quickly , I tap all the time and even for the longest would drum the exact drum pattern to songs I jammed, and well I can tap great but if I get on the kit 🤣. Long story short , I feel guitar translating easy to drums is because of all them 01s 🤣 chugging usually is very similar to base drum patterns
@ltrigga219 2 роки тому
It’s insane how this goes back and forth between sounding like a violin and a flute and a piano…not to mention the engineering and technical ridiculousness in the creation and the upkeep. Amazing!
@StopItGarrison 2 роки тому
I think it mostly sounds like an organ or bagpipe, lol.
@gemink7939 2 роки тому
I think it sounds more like a church organ tbh
@MetroAndroid 2 роки тому
It moves from a nearly perfect sine wave (flute-like) at the lightest touch to having more of a sawtooth edge (violin-like) as you increase the grip/grab force, getting more friction on the glass, losing water faster, etc.
@masonnasty3293 3 місяці тому
The sounds it plays reminds me a lot of a theme played for a carnival or circus event. So whimsical, I love it!
@cryocoma 4 місяці тому
you can tell this man loves the music he playes only truly passionate people could go on for hours on the little intricate details of how an instrument works
@benxgaming3484 2 роки тому
The sound this instrument makes is both a terrifying and a enchanting sound. It's like being sucked into something terrifying, but your not sure if you want to hear more or want to run for your life. I love it.
@benxgaming3484 2 роки тому
People were dying of heart attacks in the audience because this thing makes sounds that no human should ever hear. I have a smart watch on and my heart rate is like 20 bpm above what it usually is.
@SobrietyandSolace 2 роки тому
@@benxgaming3484 I have been fucking around with some crystal wine glasses I found duped outside my house but maybe I should be more careful lol
@vcool122 2 роки тому
huh, you're the first I see with the same profile picture as me.
@IamR3D88 2 роки тому
Honestly reminds me of the merry go round in roller coaster tycoon
@sadminad1587 2 роки тому
oMG LIKE SIREN LORE
@KevinRay_man 2 роки тому
Robs got the coolest, most sincere way of showing interest and understanding, it always shows through the guests reactions. You can tell that moment early on when they're like 'oh damn, he gets it and/or oh damn, he actually cares about what I'm saying and respects what I do.' Idk I just really love that. It's such a sincere show of respect which is exceedingly rare. Respect.
@Kryynism 2 роки тому
I agree. I watch every single episode he does where he tries the interesting instruments.
@biggreenblob 2 роки тому
Yes! I notice that Rob _never_ interrupts the guests, and his way of listening is so earnest and rapt. He really respects each guest, and he never makes it about himself or his show. The guest gets the spotlight every time, and it is SO refreshing when compared to the overwhelming majority of the internet - loud and obnoxious.
@youtubesucks8737 Рік тому
I love this guy, he is so excited to be able to tell people about it.
@howell4387 Рік тому
What an amazing piece of history and beautiful work of art. Incredible showmanship. Bravo!
@Rinfiner 2 роки тому
It's adorable how passionate the man is about his instrument. It really doesn't matter that much about what as soon as I see someone talk with passion and excitement, I could just listen for ever.
@theresa_lili 2 роки тому
I agree!
@doctorquid 2 роки тому
Came here to say this! The guy is infectiously passionate about his craft and hilarious.
@yuyuolozaga3023 2 роки тому
And a great teacher as well, the way he explained everything was amazing.
@davidoff59 2 роки тому
It's how that passion spreads to his audience as well. Amazing
@undergoddess 2 роки тому
even the teacher becomes fascinated with his playing ability.
@smizzlebeatz8428 2 роки тому
This is completely mad! And the fact that Mozart wrote a piece specifically for this instrument is so fascinating
@paodepota8373 2 роки тому
You know, Mozart being Mozart, makes pieces for random pieces of instruments: piano, violin, then this beautiful piece of instrument.
@maji2510 2 роки тому
@@paodepota8373 don't forget Mozart's electric guitar solo I'm joking please don't kill me
@adiznuts645 2 роки тому
@@maji2510 also, don't forget Mozart's edm track
@ludens1472 2 роки тому
@@adiznuts645 we all know Mozart was the father of dubstep
@marcelinesclover4902 2 роки тому
@@ludens1472 especially the Skrillex vs Mozart ERB
@KingSosa-of5oe 11 місяців тому
I watched the Mozart piece that got him started twice once with the eyes open which sounded alright and then once with my eyes closed and omg it was beautiful. There’s always something about hearing something with ur eyes open compared to your eyes closed and I can’t explain it
@user-tr3py5nz2j 6 місяців тому
What a beautiful ethereal sound it makes, and I have never heard of Ben Franklin being an accomplished musician before this video. This was nice to know in addition to this strange instrument. How unique.
@ChristopherBuecheler 2 роки тому
Rob I love how you're able to find these folks who just have such a passion for the instruments, the music, the history ... all of it, and your own curiosity and enthusiasm helps bring out the best in them.
@fiftysecwithoutza 2 роки тому
How are you 20 hours early
@AxxLAfriku 2 роки тому
NO, NOW YOU LISTEN TO ME! why should i waste my time at school? i am super famous on youtube. tell me, dear criq
@belcarra 2 роки тому
@@fiftysecwithoutza member or patreon
@better.better 2 роки тому
@@AxxLAfriku ?... not sure what this had to do with anything, but don't do crack kids
@belcarra 2 роки тому
@@better.better He’s a famous troll, just ignore
@higormeisterlol 2 роки тому
Mr. Denis is so charismatic... It's lovely to see him excited about sharing his instrument with someone really interested. At 19:12 its looks like a proud dad on his son's graduation. Such a nice guy!
@Lillith8810 2 роки тому
My husband is a music guy and he gets excited when someone "speaks his language". This guy probably doesn't come across many that can pick up this instrument so quickly.
@BigKrisMorris 2 роки тому
I just wrote the same, purely the most charismatic person I have seen in so long
@danielwggudan2 2 роки тому
Seems like one of those just all around awesome dudes
@marthoqzy7397 9 місяців тому
Its so great to see the joy of poeple when they join to have fun at their hobby and passion. Always a great athmosphere to watch and sense
@sammykaijuk9 7 місяців тому
I keep coming back to this video, it's addicting. Great work, guys!
@Mystic-Midnight Рік тому
This instrument sounds like it'd be perfect for an indie game taking place in a frozen forest
@Ratchet2022 Рік тому
It keeps reminding me of “World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck” for the Sega Genesis.
@lucasmalekovic Рік тому
You're absolutely right, and I think someone else had the same idea almost thirty years ago. Check out the track called "A Wish..." from Secret of Mana: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/qYJ4gm1qq3ee0YE.html It's the background music for the snow-covered Crystal Forest, and it sure sounds like a glass armonica (or the SNES's closest approximation) to me.
@fascistalien Рік тому
Too much minecraft
@Manticorn Рік тому
Indie doesn't have that kind of money. We'd probably cheap out on an Armonica soundfont instead hahaha
@greasypuffs Рік тому
SLIME RANCHER DEFINITELY HAS THIS TYPE OF VIBE
@arnbo88 2 роки тому
The teacher here is an absolute treasure. A man that is truly passionate about his music.
@FarhanAmin1994 2 роки тому
Indeed, indeed, indeed. What a lovable and educative demonstration. A music lover ought to see and hear this to enrich and broaden their horizons.
@MartiensBezuidenhout 2 роки тому
@@FarhanAmin1994 Passionate about the world around him it seems... not just music. My kinda guy, would love to share a coffee with him.
@Nightbird. 2 роки тому
@@MartiensBezuidenhout Stand in line my friend..stand in line. 😉
@QUK_DDCT 2 роки тому
All the way up to 666
@violetflame2111 2 роки тому
Total gem! I would have loved to be there when tsa said "you didn't build this....no way." 🤣 I hope they appreciated what they got to see! ❤️ Amazing creation
@edwardhaggarty365 8 місяців тому
Dedication and gentleness. Most excellent. ❤❤
@JayDee710 Рік тому
Thats the most hauntingly beautiful sounding instrument I have ever heard... Just amazing with out a doubt.
@user-ct1gd3dl8r 2 роки тому
that honorable man sounds like that instrument has cost him more money than it has given him. He's so badass.
@smilesfordays 2 роки тому
That is most musicians to be fair haha.
@boarbot7829 2 роки тому
He looks like he can afford it…
@MaiseNow 2 роки тому
Funny enough, the glass armonica was a sound sample on the electric keyboard I grew up with. So I actually knew the name and the sound, but not what it looked like. I am so glad this came up for me. This is phenomenal
@futile-evenings 2 роки тому
Yeah same, it sounded like a kind of woodwind flute to me on the keyboard.
@kaiblue9586 2 роки тому
Mine actually listed it as a glass *H*armonica, and i had no idea what that was but i never imagined something like this. It's magnificent.
@JesusOfPaign 2 роки тому
I think that must be how I know the names of many of these instruments, but don't have any idea even what CATEGORY they are (wood wind, string, etc) let alone how they work. I just vaguely know the timbre from synth presets.
@GoobNoob 2 роки тому
Same
@OldHatIdeas 2 роки тому
Aren't those old keyboards a wild ride of options haha.
@adminmick 8 місяців тому
This instrument is insane. It's sounds like an organ. Thanks Rob for sharing these fantastic instruments with us.
@lawrence2111 Рік тому
This is INCREDIBLE. Even as a music major it's the first I've heard of this instrument
@batwillow 2 роки тому
I am a scientific glassblower of 48 years and I have made various glass bowl instruments that relies on the "damp touch", that is called stridulation, always facinating to see and hear that piece of recreated history
@blakelowrey9620 2 роки тому
You should record yourself playing and your instruments sir
@thomasfolan5401 2 роки тому
How does one become a scientific glassblower?
@anticom6099 2 роки тому
@@thomasfolan5401 you take scientific glass on a date first
@serafingrabowski308 2 роки тому
@@thomasfolan5401 as in scientific glassware producer, I reckon. Test tubes, flasks, etc...
@batwillow 2 роки тому
@@thomasfolan5401 This is a question I get asked a lot. There are two ways to enter into the profession, one way is to be an apprentice in industry and the other is to be trained in a glassblowing workshop at a university. In Europe ther are several schools that train glassblowing, the main one is in Paris. There are some in the USA, Salem college is a good starting point.
@mementomori4580 Рік тому
You can tell this guy enjoyed having someone that was so clearly enjoying this and so quick on the uptake at it , people that are passionate at their trade love sharing it with people that can also appreciate it
@peterbillings3276 Рік тому
This video was already really interesting, but that aspect of it made it all the better. So wholesome. :)
@AlfredHugecokk Рік тому
So pleasant to watch
@appol2584 Рік тому
12:23
@Vini.domingos Рік тому
Hell yes
@SLOCLMBR Рік тому
You can tell how much it meant to him to see someone else have a solid understanding of the instrument almost instantly.
@tonymunn 8 місяців тому
That is such a beautiful instrument/work of art. I love the sound.
@L1meFr0st 19 днів тому
It's beautiful to see how Rob starts to literally feel playing it and gets sucked into it!
@Geeksmithing 2 роки тому
I appreciate that you guys really take the time to even include the setup and not just a demonstration of the instrument. That gives such a broader context and story to the video. Bravo!
@Mrcaffinebean 2 роки тому
Totally agree, seeing the set up really added a lot to this video. What a well built machine!
@alecwells9170 2 роки тому
This is probably one of the most emotional instruments I've ever heard.
@Metatron141 2 роки тому
Yes I agree. I think this instrument is for a sensitive artist who feels emotions much deeper than an average artist.
@Metatron141 2 роки тому
@@hahnkf8111 it's ok Hank we still find you marginally amusing.
@r_e046 2 роки тому
@@hahnkf8111 Uncalled for.
@SerenitynPeace 2 роки тому
Delicate yes... Emotional? That's a human feeling, not the instrument friend.
@alecwells9170 2 роки тому
@@SerenitynPeace I meant it in the way that it accentuates a lot of emotion. At least to me personally.
@StephanieSmith-gf4vp 9 місяців тому
What a treasure you are, Robert. Thanks for this.
@Vorlagenjager 7 місяців тому
Absolutely most fascinating instrument I've ever seen. 10/10
@vladimirvladimirovicmajako1221 2 роки тому
I didn't know that "glass harmonica player" was a look but this guy has it
@216trixie 2 роки тому
That's what I'm saying! He looks just like his instrument.
@largepoodle6036 2 роки тому
@@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic563 ur mom is a big compliment
@mokonono5903 2 роки тому
@@largepoodle6036 your only purpose in life is to make people want to care as little as possible about what you have to say
@largepoodle6036 2 роки тому
@@mokonono5903 I think you meant to start that sentence with "I" instead of "your"/"you're"
@mokonono5903 2 роки тому
@@largepoodle6036 i think you have problems learning how to read
@glevideo 2 роки тому
Very interesting. Part of the reason why glass armonica musicians died young was of course led poisoning but mostly from breathing it in. The axles used to be lubricated with led graphite which vaporized when it became warm. I learned this from Dean Shostak who is a glass armonica virtuoso in Williamsburg, Virginia. He also plays a glass flute and a glass violin. I've also seen one of these glass armonicas on display in J.S. Bach's house in Eisenach, Germany.
@SixJayy 2 роки тому
It's lead, not led. Not trying to be an asshole, just fyi
@stevie3372 2 роки тому
@@SixJayy 🤣😂 "not trying to be an asshole" buddy ive learned it doesnt matter really. The english language is a sham. Its ever changing. Who has time for that? We got their point.
@SixJayy 2 роки тому
@@stevie3372 lead is a metal, it's not led. Led is the past tense of the verb 'to lead'. I'm just trying to help man, calm down
@stevie3372 2 роки тому
@@SixJayy im calm im saying English doesn't matter. The language does not matter truly. Its not even the proper way the language was meant to be spoken and like. In the end? We understood what they meant
@SixJayy 2 роки тому
@@stevie3372 yeah okay whatever. I really don't understand why you want to have this argument, again, just trying to help. Please just leave it at that
@AlexBurov-wk8my 4 місяці тому
Fantastic. So many emotions and just totally unique sounds, playing & atmosphere
@R1Kyle Рік тому
Never seen one before in my life, one of the most interesting instruments I have seen! Just so cool.
@christa526 Рік тому
May we all be so fortunate to find ANYTHING we can be passionate for as this man is for his antique wet glass bowl instrument.
@glaabaglooba Рік тому
Best quote of the day. Love it.
@CrystallineWisdom Рік тому
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@WasifChowdhury737 Рік тому
Literally reading this made my day
@traceydumase Рік тому
Why did this make me chuckle 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@crypticshadows Рік тому
but the glass bowl is so cool!
@karriedavis 2 роки тому
This is hands down, THE coolest, random thing to have ever popped up on my recommendations. I'm so stunned, speechless. Beautiful. And this man is pure passion and I love that.
@Psychedelic-Warrior 2 роки тому
Same
@staytuned2L337 2 роки тому
It really has everything in a good random recommendation!
@ajsiemers 2 роки тому
Hands down...I see what you did there😄
@lilmike2710 2 роки тому
I'm with you on that. It made me realize that I have some questions.
@jimjohn8181 2 роки тому
Didnt have to call yourself beautiful you vein full pesky mite. 😑 🤠
@soundcanvas1450 7 місяців тому
Beautiful instrument and such a joyful musician . Thanks 👋
@LouisianaGator 11 місяців тому
Rob you’re an amazing dude and a competent musician and your willingness to learn a new instrument is amazing also the fact you can pick up in it easily is also amazing in itself.
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