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Experimental
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 120 Years of Electronic Music 
 "This site charts the development of electronic musical instruments from 1870 to 1990. For the purposes of this project electronic musical instruments are defined as instruments that synthesise sounds from an electronic source." Describes several dozen instruments, including the musical telegraph, theremin, superpiano, chombichord, and trillion tone organ. Some descriptions include images. From an enthusiast. http://120years.net/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Musicians Last updated Sep 4, 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
In 1947 "eight theatre groups turn up uninvited to the first Edinburgh [Scotland] International Festival. The inn is full so they check in at venues away from the big public stages. The first Fringe has been born." This festival takes place each summer and features theater, comedy, music, and dance performances. The site includes a history of the festival, a festival calendar, a photo gallery, maps, and Edinburgh tourist information. http://www.edfringe.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Musicians, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Recreation, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 8, 2007 Hyperinstruments
This site features information about the research projects of MIT Media Lab's Hyperinstruments (also known as Opera of the Future) Group that "explores concepts and techniques to help advance the future of musical performance, composition, learning, and expression." Includes details about experimental musical instruments, music toys, performance spaces, and other research involving music and technology. Provides research papers and links to further information for some of the projects. http://opera.media.mit.edu/ Topics: Musicians Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Oddmusic.com: A Source for Unique and Experimental Music, Instruments, Players, and Listeners
This site provides resources and information for "anyone interested in unique, unusual, ethnic, or experimental music and instruments." Provides descriptions, photos, and sound clips for the theremin, didgeridoo, balalaika, clakamore, and dozens of other instruments. Other resources include a discussion group, a glossary of musical instruments and styles, and creative and experimental music links. http://www.oddmusic.com/ Topics: Musical Instruments, Musicians, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 30, 2003 |
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