Glass Armonica (spinning glass bowls... that break)

Get those fingers pruney and definitely don't press too hard.

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[jonpino]

"Blood still works until it starts to dry!"

This dude made this heavenly sounding instrument metal.

[Legalis_R]

he feels like that rumored "mad scientist" who's actually really nice and gets really excited and giddy to show off his creations and i love that

[mikepotter]

When you're a historian, a musician, an engineer... impressive.

[nuthinmuffins]

“Why did you choose these instruments?” Dude, because they’re the coolest most eerie sounding and oddball instruments and they’re awesome!

[vengeful_pluto]

"Blood works... Until it starts to dry" a sensitive instrument that temporarily accepts blood sacrifices

[tatertot]

When he goes “nope nope, I got it” I can feel the “don’t you fucking touch it” rattling in his brain.

[intenseavarice]

This is why a teacher is important. This guy probably learned everything he knew himself, and it must've taken years. Having a teacher made it possible to learn the basics, in a day.

[emilysmith]

“Oh, he’s a natural! He knows his stuff; he’s a sensitive guy!” 🥰

The armonica musician here (armonicist?) is such a patient teacher and you can see he gets such enjoyment out of sharing his work with others.

Also it’s nice to hear “sensitive” from a guy to another guy as a compliment. It’s not that hard… you might have to practice and it gets easier if you hear it more! Sending hugs to the sensitive guys out there ♥️ (which is all of you)

[seleckt]

I like how proud he was when asked if anyone's dropped it.
"Has anyone dropped it?"
"**I'VE** dropped it."

[cierapaige]

There’s nothing worse than a teacher who is insecure when their pupil understands something very well. This man was a perfect example of the opposite of that person. He was so willing and ready to commend his efforts and praise his successes. What a wonderful example of a teacher

[deltaloraine]

I love the dynamic between this fun chaotic dude and his fragile bloodbath instrument.

[wotan]

I think the glass harmonica was also used by Italian composers in the early-1800s. The opera, Lucia di Lammermoor, has a big part during the soprano’s mad scene, since it sounds hauntingly crazy. It was recorded in the 1970s in a performance with Beverly Sills.

[Nortonj]

This guy's so stoked to share his niche instrument with someone whose genuinely interested

[MusicisWin]

Rob playing weird instruments is a timeless genre we all adore.

[witcherbob]

This dude got cut from the glass and still played it while all the blood colored the glass in red and still finished the song is metal af.

[thirdopinion]

This post is the reason why I go down so many YT rabbit holes. I want to search and end up on a content like this one. Three intriguing factors are present:
1) a musical instrument of such delicate build. Fascinating, mystical physics with glass, speed and technique.
2) a master that plays his heart and lifelong experience out every time he touches the glass
3) a scholar that is curious and talented, able to understand within a few tries the profound capability for sound that instrument is delivering.
A collateral beauty!

[superninja]

Every time Rob makes an observation about how difficult it is to play dude just makes a face like "welcome to my suffering Rob"

[Rinfiner]

It's adorable how passionate the man is about his instrument. It really doesn't matter that much about what as soon as I see someone talk with passion and excitement, I could just listen for ever.

[benxgaming]

The sound this instrument makes is both a terrifying and a enchanting sound. It's like being sucked into something terrifying, but your not sure if you want to hear more or want to run for your life. I love it.

[LoganW]

Bro this guy was so awesome. Loved that he let you just figure it out yourself and would immediately point out and got excited with our quick you were. This instrument sounds beautiful