So, you're probably thinking, "Is picture of an Etch A Sketch or a Lite-Brite?" Truth is, it's kind of both... One of my favorite artists, Kate Havnevik, posts a vlog through her YouTube account, and through it I found the coolest gadget ever. On a post from Christmastime, a friend of hers brought home a new, digital musical instrument called a Tenori-On. Being a recording artist, she immediately makes a loop on it and then spells her name (KATE) to see what it would sound like.My chin fell to the floor. Literally. Well, maybe just to the keyboard, but who's keeping track? Anyways, so I went on an internet scavenger hunt to find more videos, compositions, etc., to see how this gadget worked. How do you write a piece of music on a square full of buttons and lights? I just can't believe how awesome this thing is. Watch this clip to see the Tenori-On's creator, Toshio Iwai, make an improvised loop. Look at the back of the Tenori-On; you can see the "picture" the sound is making on behind where Iwai is working.
How badass is this? It's freaking audio/visual; the shapes look like the sounds. Ingenious! A Tenori-On is officially on my wishlist. Click me for more cool videos and info about the instrument. The question remains: Who wants to loan me $1200 so I can buy one? Any takers?
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