# One-Man Horn Sections Llyn Foulkes' 'Machine' is an Epic Music-Maker By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llyn-foulkes References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/05/17/the-machine-llyn-foulkes-homemade-musical-instrument-made-from-scavenged-car-horns/) & [llynfoulkes](http://llynfoulkes.com/?page_id=6) Llyn Foulkes may be the most epic [one-man band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro) you will ever seen. Foulkes plays an [instrument called 'The Machine'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-for-a-tree) that he created himself out of a bass, xylophone, drum, cowbell, and a whole lot of horns. The result sounds better than you'd think. Llyn Foulkes is one heck of an [inventor and musician](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tame-impala). The fact that he was able to rope together all of these instruments into one musical behemoth is incredibly impressive. Watch the video above to see Llyn Foulkes in action, making sweet musical love on 'The Machine.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Instruments:** Opportunity to create innovative musical instruments that combine multiple instruments to enhance capabilities and create unique sounds - **DIY Music Making:** Opportunity for musicians and inventors to design and build their own instruments, pushing the boundaries of traditional music creation - **One-person Bands:** Opportunity to embrace solo musicians who use inventive methods to create complex and layered music compositions ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Instrument Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore developing multifunctional instruments to cater to musicians looking for unique sound capabilities - **Music Education:** Educational institutions and platforms can incorporate DIY instrument building as a way to engage students and encourage creativity - **Live Music Entertainment:** Live music venues and events can showcase one-person bands to offer unique and captivating performances ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [Tape Deck Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Tranquil Ambient Speaker Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-machine.md) - [Talking Robotic Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md)