The worlds of music and artistic installation meld with these musical art fusions.
Weather it be adding a facet of interactive design or ironically mashing together videos and installations, these pieces marry the worlds of music and art. More and more musicians are looking to take their musical talent to the next level by experimenting with modernistic elements that make for an additional dimension to already captivating sounds.
The most clear example of this comes from the Montreal MUTEK festival. This event is made up of of ocular spectacles for electronic music fans that go along with the sounds made by burgeoning producers. Featured in this list are stunning depictions of this modernistic phenomenon that is captivating musical art fusions.
25 Musical Art Fusions
From Plush Toy Mosh Pits to Melodic Everyday Objects:
Alexandra Serrano — Oct 7, 2012 — Art & Design
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Plush Toy Mosh Pits
‘San Diego’ Video by Elos Arma Pushes New Music
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Dancing Paint Captures
The Juan Pablo Gaviria ‘Liquid Music’ Series Move to the Beat
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Prehistoric Pop Headpieces
Artist TEED Wears Strictly Dino-Inspired Headwear
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Light-Up Dubstep Dances
The Wrecking Crew Orchestra Puts on a Show from Another World
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Modular Electronic Music Makers
The Blu Musical Keyboard is Designed for Baby Mozarts
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3D Printed Soundscapes
Microsonic Music Landscapes Makes Physical Models of Albums
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Three-Dimensional Droid Music Videos
Fluxel Media's 'Dubstep Dispute' is Adorable and Catchy
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Crowdsourced Musical Displays
'Voice Array' by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Lights Up with Participants
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Sensory-Crossing Performance
the Anarchy Dance Theater Combines Experiences
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Invisible Sound Sonars
The Daniel Palacios 'Waves' Installation Makes You See What You Hear
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Melodic Everyday Objects
'An Instrument for the Sonification of Everyday Things' Makes Music
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Meditation Mastery Machines
Jay Vidyarthi Turns Breathing Into Sounds with the Sonic Cradle
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Turntable Sketching Machines
The Howsare 'Drawing Apparatus' is a Musical Drawing Instrument
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Electro-Rocking Rhythm Robots
Stickboy Drumming Robot Has Its Own Version of Electronic Music
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3D Tech-Infused Music Videos
The Maccabees ‘In The Dark’ Performance for VEVO is Artfu
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Interactive Music Videos
The Matchbox Twenty 'She's So Mean' Clip Can be Moved Around with a Mouse
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Sound-Generating Hues
The Audible Color Project By Hideaki Matsui & Momo Miyazaki is Fascinating
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Three-Dimensional Glitchy Visualizations
The MUTEK 2012 Zef & Santo 3D Projection is Visionary
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Dynamic Dome Light Shows
Romain Tardy & Thomas Vaquié Create a Stunning Video Projection Show
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Stereotype-Exploring Videos
The 'i am OTHER' Channel by Pharrell Williams is a Cultural Movement
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Interactive Dance Parties
Arcade Fire's 'Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)' Video is a Riot
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Nouveau Renaissance Music Shorts
The Alt-J 'Tessellate' Video Modernizes Raphael Paintings
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Crowd-Sourced Music Videos
The Sigur Ros 'Valtari Mystery Film Experiment' Encourages Novelty
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Globetrotting Party Videos
The Calvin Harris and Ne-Yo 'Let's Go' Video is Fun
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The Associated Press’ Robotic Olympic Cameras Capture Everything
Newspaper Couture
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55 Easy Beauty Tutorials
Awesome DIYs From Highlighter Hair to Fruit-Made Lip Stains
Male Boogie Guides
The 'White Guy Dance Moves' Infographic is Sadly Accurate
Androgynous Mother Monster Editorials
The Black Magazine Pejic Photoshoot is Gaga-Themed
Chromatic Paint Sprinklers
The Liquid Rainbow by Edwin Deen is an On-Demand Paint System
Humorous Cheap Pizza Comparisons
Little Caesars 'Fishing' Ad Likens $5 Pizza to Catching a Fish
Studio 54-Inspired Headgear
A DIY Disco Helmet Makes a Two-Wheeled Commute Super Groovy
Plush Toy Mosh Pits
‘San Diego’ Video by Elos Arma Pushes New Music
iPod-Converting Applicators
The Freedom Pop Sleeve Turns Your iPod into an iPhone
The Future of Learning
Sal Khan's Technology-Aided Education Keynote Promotes Video-Based Teaching
Paint Chip Crockery
Pantone Universe Kitchen Accessories Bring Aesthetic Flavor to the Table
Hypnotic Florescent Art
The '64 CCFL' Installation by Nils Völker Shines with Mesmerizing Lig
Eccentric Androgynous Headpieces
These Assaad Awad Accessories are Assorted and Wild
Mismatched Summertime Editorials
The Vogue March 2012 Karlie Kloss Photoshoot is Oddly Ecclectic
Heart-Covered Cans
Coca-Cola x PLAY Comme Des Garcons Present a Bold Redesign
Holographic Light Sculptures
The Mokoto Tojiki 'No Shadow' Creation is Futuristic
Gritty Rockstar Editorials
The 'Music When the Lights Go Out' Portraits Star Model Musicians
Scary Symmetrical Illustrations
Hyeyeol Draws Horror-Filled Rorschach Test-Like Renderings
Layered CD Musician Art
Mirco Pagano and Moreno De Turco Render Portraits Using Discs
H2O-Fueled Vehicles
The ‘Jetovator’ Water-Powered Bike Takes You High Above the Lake
Cranial Concert Venues
The Celeton Excessive Music Hall Embodies the Sensory Experience of Sound
Sunrise Yogi Shoots
'Mornings with Marien' by Senen Llanos Chronicles a Beautiful Friendship
Remixed Pop Culture References
Artist Gary Jones Art Mixes the Historical with the Modern
Donation-Generating Galoshes
Roma Boots Operates on a One-For-One Business Model
Reimagined Renaissance Photoshoots
The 'CEXN Accessories' Series is Dark and Graceful
Transgender Logo Remixes
Transgen by Vladislav Poliakov Remixes Famous Brands
Wireless Earpiece Alerts
The Earbud Alarm Clock is Ideal for Couples Who Rise at Different Times
Interactive Light Installations
'Light Form' Interactive Landscape by Mathieu Rivier is Riveting
Light-Up Dubstep Dances
The Wrecking Crew Orchestra Puts on a Show from Another World
Spectacular Urban Light Installations
Vivid Sydney's Projection Extravaganza is Unbelievable
Synchronizing Contraception Campaigns
Durex Performax Intense Harmonizes You & Your Partner
Acoustically Crinkled Chairs
Landscape of Sound is Based on the Song 'Symphonia IX' by Grimes
Electrified Extraterrestial Cosmetics
Andrew Gallimore 'Out of Darkness' Defines Futuristic Beauty
Beat Boxing Lookbooks
OneU Promotes its Collection with Musical Talent
Kaleidoscopic Graffiti Exhibits
'They Had Taken Things Along To Eat Together' is Mesmerizing
LED-Illuminated Seesaws
'A Tilt of Light' by ENESS is an Art Installation That Encourages Play
Controversial Test Subject Ads
Toshiba Satellite Ultrabook Ad Gets Backlash From Medical Community
Rad Rave-Worthy Sunglasses
The Macetech ‘LED Matrix Shades’ Light up the Party
Building Block CD Cases
The Camp America 'Intuitions & Dreams' Album Comes With a LEGO Case
DIY Rockstar Instruments
'Unfinished Electric Guitar Kits' Lets You Build Your Own Guitar
Digital Glitch Photography
Akihiko Miyoshi Abstract Photographs Provide Pretty Digital Art
Astonishingly Affordable Robots
The ArcBotic ‘Hexy’ is for Multitasking Gadget Lovers
Critical Wall Treatments
The Adam Parker Smith Installation Takes on Societal Issues
Upcycled Renaissance Art
Suzanne Jongmans Makes Art From Insulation and Packing Materials
Iconic Optical Illusion Architecture
Vicente de Paulo Manipulates the Work of Oscar Niemeyer
Crown-Centric Editorials
The Vogue Japan July 2012 'Hidden Sun' Photoshoot is Headgear-Oriented
Music Producer Packaging
Coca-Cola David Guetta Campaign Includes Limited Edition Bottle
Kaleidoscopic Water Towers
Tom Fruin Illuminates the NYC Skyline with a Colorful Structure
Sound-Magnifying Tablet Accessories
The Boast Sound Reflector Redirects iPad Sounds Towards You
Music-Inspired Lamps
The Piano Light Pays Homage to One of History's Most Beloved Instruments
Bloody Crimson Canvases
Artist Dr. Rev Illustrates Surreal Scenes Using His Own Bodily Fluids
Musical Beer-Popping Videos
Bottle Cap Blues by Chris Summers Shows How MacGyver Would Open a Beer
Dubstep Violin Songs
Crystallize by Lindsey Stirling Mixes Classical with WAWAWAs
Floral Queen Shorts
The 'Anemone' Fashion Film by Amber Gray Portrays Silent Beauty
Top Floor Raver Lounges
The HWKN MINI Rooftop Hosts Sky-High Light Shows
Turn Signal Mittens
The Early Winter Night Biking Gloves Keep Bikers Safe
Cave Art Light Shows
'Grotte Stellaire' by Julien Salaud Turns Primitive Murals into LEDs
Paper Record Players
This Minimalist Gramophone is Crafted from Three Basic Materials
Remixed Renaissance Sculptures
Roger Reutimann Re-Interprets 'The Birth of Venus' Painting
Smartphone-Filmed Music Videos
The Jesse Harris ‘I Won’t Wait’ Film Was Made wit
Bully Victim-Donated Vacations
The Karen Klein Indiegogo Fundraising Campaign is Heartwarming
MP3 Record Players
The iTurntable is Adapted Old Audio Technology for a Revamped Retro Electronic
Illuminated Aquatic Exhibits
The Greenpeace Expo by De Organisatie Promotes Marine Reserves
Multiplatform Linking Systems
Airbridge Lets You Stream Content on Your TV Via Mobile Devices
Robotic Grass Cutters
The Honda Miimo Lawnmower Does Outdoor Chores for Owners
Smartphone-Integrated Keypads
Matias One Computer Keyboard Does More Than Just Dock Your Phone
Bikini Babe Pop Song Covers
The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders 'Call Me Maybe Cover' is Steamy
Suburban Fairytale Remixes
'Beauty and the BEAT!' is a YouTube Parody of the Classic Disney Story
Online Techno-Tinkering Toys
Make Electronic Music with this AudioTool App
Illuminating Instrument Designs
NeckFX by Colour Cartel Creates a Colorful LED Guitar
Acoustic Handset Alcoves
The Good Up Amplifier Softens Harsh Sounds for Improved Coclear Comfort
Sorrowful Psychedelic Celeb Videos
The Sigur Rós 'Fjögur Píanó' Video Features
Tron-Like Cartography
The MPS Building Presentation by White Kanga Transcends the Digital
Chef-Endorsed Sushi Etiquette Videos
The Sam Sugimoto Stomach Life Clip Debunks Mealtime Decorum
Gaming-Inspired Robotic Cleaners
The Halo Robot Vacuum Cleaner Cleans with Voice Commands
Sky Changing Light Shows
James Turrell 'Twilight Epiphany' Complements the Sun's Patterns
Post-It Frenzy Music Videos
The Family Bones Creates a Fun Stop-Motion Video Using Paper
Surreal Sandbox Simulations
The Augmented Reality Sandbox Creates Psychedelic Digital Maps
Serene Sound Sculptures
'Caten' by David Letellier Uses Art to Transcend the Act of Faith
Fancy Footwork Fusion Films
The TapTronic Dubstep Dancing Video Showcases Some Funky Moves
Tribal Journey Videos
'A Walk in Nature' is a Fantastic Compilation of Adventurers in the Wild
Globally Involved Enterprises
HP Global Social Innovation Benefits the World Through Community
Candid Post-Coital Interviews
The Vice ‘People Who Just Had Sex’ Show is Encouraging
Digital In-Store Displays
Nike+ City Runs Create a Visual Display of Runners Using Nike+ Pro
Audience-Controlled Music Videos
The Chairlift 'Met Before' Video Lets You Choose
Massive Interactive Solar Shows
‘Luminous’ by Klik Systems is the Largest Light Instal
Mobile-Monitoring Robots
The 'Boitful' Social Telepresence Robot by Claire Delaunay Boasts Utility
Miniature Musical Instruments
This Series Of Small Things By Rose Eken Celebrate Rock N' Roll
Shelterless Light Shows
Fanny Allie Crafts a Lit-Up Silhouette of a Homeless Person Resting
Haptic Sensation Headgear
The Re-Wired Helmet Translates Sounds for Deaf Individuals
Toppling Domino Paintings
Vincent Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' is Beautifully Recreated by FlippyCat
3D Tech-Infused Music Videos
The Maccabees ‘In The Dark’ Performance for VEVO is Artfu
Travelling Dance Videos
Matt Harding Dances from North Korea to Afghanistan to France
Protest-Inspired Music Videos
The 'Free Pussy Riot' Video by Peaches is Extreme
Street Artist Musical Mashups
The Human Jukebox by Collective Cadenza is Full of Genius
Octopus-Inspired Robotic Arms
'The Spine Robot' is a Real Life Dr.Octopus
Sound-Focusing Devices
The SoundLazer Allows for Individualized Listening Experiences
Sound-Generating Hues
The Audible Color Project By Hideaki Matsui & Momo Miyazaki is Fascinating
Presidential Infatuation Videos
The Obama Boy Proclaims His Crush Through Song
Unplugged Powering Amplifiers
The TDK Wireless Charging Speaker is Both Sleek and Functional
Non-Meltable Ice Cream Treats
These Rice Krispies Cone Desserts are Kid-Friendly
Datamoshing Designer Ads
The Alexander McQueen A/W 2012 Campaign Film is Ultra Modern
Language Learning Droids
The iCub DeeChee Develops Vocabulary by Interacting With Humans
Robotic Rap Dancers
Dance Party Robot Brings the Party to San Francisco
Typewriter-Inspired DJ Equipment
The Valentine Turntable is Inspired by the Valentine Typewriter
Melody-Making Walls
The Ste Justine Musical Wall Brings Some Color to the Hospital
Stop-Motion Parisian Clips
The 'Paris in Motion' Video by Mayeul Akpovi Explores Parisian Reality
Comedic Dance Interpretation Videos
Jem Mark Depicts How Various Club Goers Bust a Move
Melodic Interpretation Glasses
EyeMusic Translates Visual Stimuli Into Sounds for the Blind
Homemade Instrument Challenges
MTV Canada & Sony Launch 'Made of Imagination' Project
Music-Making Mobile Apps
SoundBow Turns Your Phone Into an Instrument
Electric Ammo Box Guitars
Tate Chmielewski Creates Unusual Items into Musical Instruments
Couture-Mocking Promotions
The GQ Europe Fashion Week Video is Hilarious
European Festival Pre-Games
Reconstrvct Brings the Next Wave of American Dubstep to New York City
Vinyl-Recycled Music Videos
The 'Benga: I Will Never Change' by Us Stop Motion Film is Eerily Cool
Funny Entrepreneur Mockumentaries
Cadbury 'Meme Myself and I' Series Launches on MTV Australia
Subpar Sports Videos
The 3rd Annual World Crap Surfing Championship was Eccentric
Interactive Audio Visual Collabs
Dazed Digital and Nike FIELD Project Incorporates Human Action
Group-Created Sound Videos
The cdza 'Pianists in Paris' Production Is Musically Brilliant
Sensory Gaming Applications
The 'Sona' Game by Ruslan Gaynutdinov Plays with Touch
Dancing Doppelganger Videos
Pharside 'Something Different' Concept Fuses Performance and Physics
Sultry Psychological Shorts
The 25 Magazine Launch Video Explores the Mind of Kanye West
Heavy House Vodka Videos
The Swedish House Mafia 'Greyhound' Music Clip Features Absolut
Horror Film Music Videos
Disconnected by Keane is Beautifully Haunting
360-Degree Stop Motion Videos
Gotye ‘Easy Way Out' Film Clip Tells a Spinning Story
Sleek Swimming Androids
Swumanoid Robot Can Swim Like a Real Boy
Music-Making iPad Stands
Griffin Studioconnect Docking Station Lets You Record Tracks
Crowd-Sourced Music Videos
The Sigur Ros 'Valtari Mystery Film Experiment' Encourages Novelty
Choreographed Reflection Illusions
The Dance Club Mirror Fools You Until the End
Topless Couture Caps
The Rachel Comey 'Crown Hat' is Entirely Uncovered
Storytelling Musical Installations
#UNRAVEL Tells a Tale That Adjusts According to its Environment
Noir Fragrance Shorts
The 'Formulation' Video for the Lady GaGa Perfume Features a Lust Laboratory
Musical Rope Attatchments
The 'knot(e)' Device by Matthieu Minguet Ties Together Sound and Visual
Wedding Reminder Videos
Amir Farhang’s ‘The Announcement’ Portrays the Stresses
Violence-Filled Travel Videos
The VICE Guide to Karachi Reveals Its Perspectives of Pakistan
Futuristic Gladiatorial Music Videos
The Justice 'New Lands' Music Video Combines Major Sports
Vintage Intergalactic Apparel
The 'NASA Spacesuits' Video Takes a Look at the Past