# Musical Junk Ugly Noisemakers By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-junk-making-sound-from-really-ugly-machines References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/07/automated-music-instruments.html) These mechanical music playing devices that were devised by people with way too much time on their hands. Unlike the old calliopes and hurdy-gurdy machines, these are pretty ugly. As for the music? Have you every heard a [washing machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-front-load-washer) with a bunch of marbles? However, I do love the Animusic bug player. "[Musical instrument makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo) have always been fascinated by pushing the boundaries of their craft, and several creative individuals have created [automated musical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni) that play without the need of a human performer. Belgian composer, performer, and instrument maker Godfried-Willem Raes has invented a huge number of bizarre and offbeat instruments during his career. Many of them are unusual instrument/robot hybrids capable of being controlled by computers." **Implications** - Though it is an age-old industry, music and entertainment has seen and will continue to see many reinventions as time passes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Music Machines:** With the rise of such unusual instrument/robot hybrids, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to design smarter automated music machines that are capable of being controlled by computers. - **Unconventional Instrument Innovation:** The demand for unconventional instrument innovation in the music industry has sparked a trend in building bizarre and offbeat musical instruments. - **Experimental Music Creation:** Musicians and composers have always pushed the boundaries of their craft, and the availability of automated machines provides a creative space for experimentation in music creation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Manufacturers have an opportunity to develop and sell smarter automated musical instruments. - **Music and Entertainment:** There is potential for growth in unconventional ways of creating music and entertainment through experimentation with unconventional instruments and automated music machines. - **Robotics:** The development of offbeat instrument/robot hybrids demonstrates an opportunity for manufacturers to contextualize robotics in consumer-based products, such as music-making devices. ## 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) - [Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reuge-onk.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md)