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Enter the plugged-in world of Tim Kaiser, a maker who creates experimental musical instruments from scavenged objects. Tim seeks out unique sounds everywhere he goes plucking chimes out of grandfather clocks and jingle mechanisms from childrens toys. And he doesnt stop there his electronic instruments have to look cool, too. So, Tim houses them in wildly inventive containers. Then meet the musical maverick who inspired him, Harry Partch.

Learn more about Tim Kaiser at http://www.timkaiser.org/.

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  • I guess he must be the only guy who prays for an Earthquake so he can plug his shaking house into an amp.

  • such a source of inspiration! thank you.

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  • FUCK YES! Big Science!

  • what is it good for? horror movies?

  • Another finely attenuated INTONARUMORON pick.

    /intonarumorondotwordpressdotc­om/

  • I know many forged or cast wheels off of cars make distinct long sustained chimes when struck. It would be cool to see something that used that to make music, maybe a large installation sculpture?

  • This looks like it might hel in locating.making the piezo pickups:

    h tt p://fittell.id.au/piezo/

    Looks like it'll cost you less than a fiver to make a very good quality pickup.

  • is there a litle plan for this pickups?

  • this guy needs to join forces with mysteryguitarman.

  • Pure genius !!!

  • What kind of pickup is that? What brand? Where can I find one? and how do I make a pickup jack? I'm trying to turn this metal vw beetle toy into an instrument. It has great vibrations with psychedelic sounds and you've inspired me to turn it into an instrument, but I don't know how to install a pickup. So anyone who is reading this and has helpful answers, please reply?

  • This guy is awesome.

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