# Melodic Everyday Objects 'An Instrument for the Sonification of Everyday Things' Makes Music By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-09-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-instrument-for-the-sonification-of-everyday-things References: [dennisppaul.de](http://dennisppaul.de/an-instrument-for-the-sonification-of-everday-things/) & [dennisppaul.de](http://dennisppaul.de/) Denis P Paul has conceived 'An Instrument for the Sonification of Everyday Things' that transforms [rotating objects into music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro). Using a scanner and a stand to rotate various pieces, this installation showcases the ability to find beauty in the mundane. The shape of each object is used to define loops whether each silhouette is crumpled, [modular or symmetric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-modular-sound). The sonification tool was built with "aluminum tubes, white POM, black acrylic glass, a high precision distance measuring laser and a stepper motor," says Paul. With such a forward-thinking design, Denis P Paul makes a statement of the positive effects that technological advances have on the art world. Perhaps the most striking aspect of this device is the sentiment that comes with finding audible art in everyday objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sonification of Everyday Objects:** Using technology to transform rotating objects into music, creating a new form of auditory expression. - **Beauty in the Mundane:** Finding beauty and art in everyday objects by exploring their musical potential. - **Technological Advances in Art:** Demonstrating the positive effects of technological innovations on the art world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Production:** Exploring the use of technology to create unique sonification experiences in music production. - **Art Installation:** Incorporating technology and everyday objects to create engaging and immersive art installations. - **Product Design:** Integrating technology and design to transform mundane objects into innovative and interactive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydreamer.md) - [Water Movement Sculptural Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-waves.md) - [Tape Deck Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-tegel.md) - [Whimsical Woven Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-speakers.md)