I was checking out Shelley Richey's blog for those homemade instruments. Then the wild hair needed scrathin' and I went a looking for more genious on a budget. I am amazed at the quality of sound that these homemade instruments can put out. Be sure to check out the Red Rooster video below if you're a nut case like me. Love the use of an Altoids tin as the resonator. HU
Shelley Richey's Friend, Harm from Rotterdam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBB8veUJU9Q&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fshelleyrickey%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F&feature=player_embedded
Cheap Box Instrument from wainscoting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUjsKU0SXcs&feature=related
One-String Old-Shovel Guitar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TLo68xTt-Q&feature=related
2-String Red Rooster Diddley-Bow, Altoids Resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gOf2LveJfo&feature=related
One-String Hell-hound Diddley-Bow, Altoids Resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRJ1sfF927g&feature=channel_page
Shelley Richey's Friend, Harm from Rotterdam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBB8veUJU9Q&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fshelleyrickey%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F&feature=player_embedded
Cheap Box Instrument from wainscoting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUjsKU0SXcs&feature=related
One-String Old-Shovel Guitar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TLo68xTt-Q&feature=related
2-String Red Rooster Diddley-Bow, Altoids Resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gOf2LveJfo&feature=related
One-String Hell-hound Diddley-Bow, Altoids Resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRJ1sfF927g&feature=channel_page
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Shelley commented on Willard J - Be sure to listen to this mp3.
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Willards folk art or primitive art is awesome. My wife Wendy is a crafter doing ceramic work. My mother studied fashion design in Sweden and the came to California made fine clothing for 35 years, had her own yarn shop in Fremont for a while. Now she's designing purses from her exquisite yarns. All this is meant to say - I like hand crafted items. Willard's imagination and colors are so bold and playful. Thanks Shelley.
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These instruments sure can make an amazing sound! Thanks Shelley. HU
Love the Shovel!!! Great find.
ReplyDeleteYou should check out Willard J (www.willardj.com). I'm thinking that may very likely be where Red Rooster got his inspiration.
Oh, and one little correction. My buddy, Harm is from Rotterdam. (Rotterdam and Amsterdam are rival cities so i must set the record straight, otherwise i'll be in the doghouse!)
A woman named Ann left a message in Chinese Characters as best I can determine BUT since I can't read it, I am unable to accept your thoughts. Sorry Ann. HU
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