Listen to the World’s Wildest Instruments

In this reel, we kick back to the smooth sounds of some pretty unlikely *instruments*. We begin with a junkyard virtuoso, proving that one man’s trash truly is another’s orchestra. Then we travel deep underground to witness the world’s largest instruments before we groove along to the seriously spine-chilling tunes of ‘The Apprehension Engine.’

This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, and distinctive people in the world.

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[gracethomas]

I've heard the cave organ in person! The Caverns are only about 2.5 hours from where I live. It's incredible.

[TJWatsnthescyfytraveler]

The first story is honestly so Inspiring and jaw dropping. Absolutely amazing what that man does!

[dylan]

Nothing more American than a guitar gun...

[TheUAVpilot]

2:39, I guess you really can tune-a-fish!

[mathbookhero]

the Stalagpipe organ is one of my favorite instruments in the world. It's a beautiful thing and even during the small bit they show in tours is haunting and stays with you forever. If you ever get the chance go to Luray Caverns, it's not as expansive or natural as Mammoth caves in Kentucky but it's still most definitely worth it.

[BrenainnJordan]

love this!!!

the cave organ and the apprehension machine are my favourite :D

[makemeink]

Pamelia is so quirky in her own unique way and I absolutely love it!!💖

[makemeink]

7:18 Lady 4th from the left: *B O N K*

[charliecastillo]

One man's trash is another man's treasure

[thechillingdude]

The true inventor of the Djent-Stick :D

[clud]

Wow, that is a very intresting and very inspiring, This man has some sort of passion for trash but for instruments at the same time and combining them together makes something Beautiful.This was a great story.Thank you Great big story!The vegetable Orchestra was also a great story!I shared All of your stories with my family too!

[MichaelTheoret]

AESOME ! You are playing a tune with that Tuna !

[krazzysu]

I love the sounds that come from tapping large cardboard pipes onto the floor. I even thought of making a didgeridoo out of it! Music can be created with anything. :)

[JR-lygc]

MAKE ANOTHER ONE OF THESE WILD INSTRUMENT COMPILATIONS PLEASE AND THANK YOU

[baddogforge]

My grandmother lives in Stanley va 15 mins from Luray I've seen the cave organ in person its amazing

[pneumaticdetach]

wait. our skipping a major pice of how you get the vibrations into an audio signal.

but major respect for your contribution in curiosity and originality in the world...

[aisaenic]

I've been to the Luray Caverns and I've heard the organ even though it wasn't played manually. It sounds incredible and there's nothing really like it that I can think of. It's amazing down there.

[jojokesnow]

The first one is a perfect example of the maker community of creating something unique and sharing it with the world

[WaltWilson]

I've honestly pretended a golf club was a guitar before

[Doodoodoodo]

btw where is wintergatan and his marble machine?