British composer, sound designer and audio specialist Nick Ryan invented the 'meteorphonium.' This fascinating musical instrument interprets the unpredictability of weather and transforms it into real-time notes and melodies.
The meteorphonium was created on behalf of the Tasmanian beer brand James Boag. The beer is brewed in Tasmania, which is a geographical location with stunning landscapes and wild weather. Nick Ryan was able to build a bespoke electronic mechanical instrument, which will translate the live "environmental and meteorological readings into music."
The device is made with nine bronze singing bowls a steel tongue drum. These components sit inside a large handmade oak frame. Using a real-time data processor, weather element such as wind, humidity and atmospheric pressure are recorded and emitted through an elegant orchestra of sounds.
Environmental Musical Instruments
The Meteorphonium by Nick Ryan Turns Sounds of Nature Into Music
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