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This Record Player Turns Trees Into Music
Designed by German artist Bartholomäus Traubeck, this one of a kind record player revolutionizes the classic vinyl playing turntable. By using circular cross-sections of trees rather than vinyl records, the “Years” player gives us an idea of what music would sound like if mother nature was a composer. As one might expect from a chopped down tree, the music is fairly dark and ominous.
Unlike traditional turntables, the Years player utilizes a digital camera and light where you would normally find the needle. As the turntable rotates a circular piece of wood, the light and camera scan the rings of the wood for information such as growth rate, texture, thickness and overall color tone. The data is then sent through custom computer software that maps the data and transforms it into a musical scale played with the sounds of a piano.
Although it would be silly to expect the music to match the quality of a famous classical composer, the resulting tones actually sound surprisingly good. Because of the way the software was written, Traubeck states that there are some clear rules the player must follow, but each tree slice is different enough to give off its own unique sound.
[video here]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0kg7cydu1qm0g2co1_500.jpg)
This Record Player Turns Trees Into Music
Designed by German artist Bartholomäus Traubeck, this one of a kind record player revolutionizes the classic vinyl playing turntable. By using circular cross-sections of trees rather than vinyl records, the “Years” player gives us an idea of what music would sound like if mother nature was a composer. As one might expect from a chopped down tree, the music is fairly dark and ominous.
Unlike traditional turntables, the Years player utilizes a digital camera and light where you would normally find the needle. As the turntable rotates a circular piece of wood, the light and camera scan the rings of the wood for information such as growth rate, texture, thickness and overall color tone. The data is then sent through custom computer software that maps the data and transforms it into a musical scale played with the sounds of a piano.
Although it would be silly to expect the music to match the quality of a famous classical composer, the resulting tones actually sound surprisingly good. Because of the way the software was written, Traubeck states that there are some clear rules the player must follow, but each tree slice is different enough to give off its own unique sound.
(via whatsmakingyouhowl)
Hayley // Empires
I went there, to the site they had said she would be Too cold a world for a girl, seventeen I couldn't complete it, they wouldn't foresee it Love is now where her life couldn't be Oh believe it can happen Death is time's true companion And the future takes a second to be Close your eyes and feel what is happening
this is the best thing I’ve ever seen. omg.
so many goosebumps.
i wish i could do this omg why is this so perfect
My heart is aching.
watch this.
At Cammy’s request, my rec of the day for a good investment/great jams is Play For Keeps. Get their new album here or hear it streaming on their MySpace.
Seasonal Transitional: A Late Summer/Early Fall Playlist
Decided to make a little playlist for Tumblr since I haven’t in a while. I always try to put stuff in y’all may not have heard, and then just a mix of what I’ve been listening to lately. Hopefully you’ll give it a go! Download here.
La La La Love You // The Cab
So I noticed this finally made it on tumblr as the youtube video… Thought I might as well. This is a full length instrumental demo for one of the songs Alex posted last night. Consider it the karaoke version… And just *try* to imagine the gorgeous lyrics that go over it. <3
Our Song // Taylor Swift
stuck in my head aaaaaaaall day. i blame brian dales.
you live the life you’re given with the storms outside
somedays all i do is watch the sky.
