Michael Hearst: Ode To Odd Instruments

[Video Link] Bravo to Michael Hearst for performing this ode to odd instruments, which is called "Ode To Odd Instruments."

Including (in order of appearance): Knockman "Chachak," daxophone, Hohner claviola, bass melodica, stylophone, otamatone, Moog theremin, Elasticbrand Audioware rattle, porter's bell. Also featuring Maddie the cat.

(Thanks, Joel!)

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wylkyn

Awesome! Had to buy the otamatone. I love odd instruments!
s2redux

Finally — something I can play along with on my Humanatone and not feel out of place!
Boomer

Laughed my considerable butt off at this. Love the stunned look on the face of the puss like WTF! “Why are you making such a ruckus when you could be doing something constructive like opening me a nice can of cat food?” Wonderful post. It helped get me over my post budget deficit blahs and that terrible feeling I’ve been screwed again without being kissed.
Their feldspars

Needs more waterphone.
sockdoll

“And, of course, tubular bells.”
ChrisO

What, no Telharmonium?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=696555764 Jimmy Virani

how did he get a Daxophone ? Did he made it ? I want one so bad
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1047416288 Tim Holland

I keep playing this over and over again…. weird