This ticks all my boxes: a) a vintage toy b) repurposed into an electro-acoustic instrument c) that plays in a semi-chaotic manner. The Magic Box by David Bellinger is an inspiring instrument for sonically curious (or odd) people like me. Made in very limited numbers, as the Fisher Price Record Player it is based on has become both rare and expensive, it is something I carry with me everywhere now. In the video I explore it musically, try to DIY an alternative and David himself speaks about his instruments and inspiration behind them.
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00:00 Introduction to David's Instruments
04:00 Interview PT 1: Kalimbas
08:04 Interview PT 2: Magic Box
09:52 My thoughts on the Magic Box
13:50 The Problem Of Making It
15:32 A DIY attempt at a magic box
17:45 Interview PT 3: Unrealized Designs and Famous Players