# Reactable Instrument Björk Introduces a New Electronical Music Instrument By Hjortur | Published 2007-04-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bjoerks-volta-debut-introduces-a-new-electronical-music-instrument-reactabl References: [video.google](http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4689008057039304357&hl=en) & [mtg.upf.edu](http://mtg.upf.edu/reactable) Björk had her debut VOLTA concert tonight in Iceland which you may have heard a few beats from a few days ago when we told you about some material [that had leaked on the net](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-intruders-leaks-from-bjorks-unreleased-volta-album). The first single from the Volta album, Earth Intruders, has been made available from today. (Click [here](http://www.metrolyrics.com/earth-intruders-lyrics-bjork.html) to see the lyrics and get access to downloads) To those expecting something unusual and different, she was no disapointment. As usual and as a true trend setter she goes her own untraditional way in her music (as in style and fashion - remember the swan dress? That did not become a trend though.) This time around, she introduced a [new revolutionary electrical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8) that you might see your [kids playing with](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer) in some years to come. This instrument, Reactable, is developed by a team of digital luthiers at the [Music Technology Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-music-mixer-07) at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revolutionary Electrical Instruments:** The introduction of the Reactable instrument opens up opportunities for the development of more innovative, cutting-edge electronic musical instruments. - **Untraditional Music Styles:** Björk's untraditional approach to music inspires the exploration of new and unique music styles that break away from traditional norms. - **Digital Luthiers:** The rise of digital luthiers creates opportunities for the development of advanced digital musical instruments with enhanced functionality and versatility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** The introduction of the Reactable instrument indicates potential disruption within the music technology industry, pushing for the creation of more advanced and interactive music production tools. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** The demand for revolutionary electrical instruments like the Reactable instrument can drive innovation within the electronics manufacturing industry, leading to the creation of new and unique electronic musical instruments. - **Fashion and Style:** Björk's unconventional style and fashion choices can drive disruption within the fashion industry, inspiring the exploration of new and daring fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Music Analysis Compact Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analist.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Artist-Designed Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tame-impala.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md)