20.6.07

Kinetic Lithophone #7

This thing is made of clay, steel, and rubber. It can live outside, and when struck with mallets, makes a sound similar to Indonesian gamelan. Because the spaces and shapes are irregular, and the structure sways slightly when played, the musician is required to respond to deviations from intention, which some might call mistakes. One of the best ways to do this is to repeat them, with variations that acknowledge and then improve upon the original rhythmic mishap. This seems like a good exercise, in art, life, and music. It can give you something to do in the garden when weeding has lost its appeal.

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