The SOUND of the UNIVERSE ? Water-Glass-Metal Interstellar Theme - Cristal Baschet

How to create THE SOUND OF THE UNIVERSE ? Marc Chouarain shows us how it done with the Interstellar theme on a Water-Glass-Metal instrument called the Cristal Baschet.

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MARC CHOUARAIN
Multi-instrumentalist and collector of rare instruments, Marc Chouarain began his classical piano training at the age of 6, then won his first prize at 11 years old. He is a sought-after sideman for a lot of renowned artists: Benjamin Biolay, Keren Ann, Raphaël, Woodkid, Danny Elfman, Orelsan, and Booba to name a few.
In 2004 he wrote his first movie score for L’Amour aux trousses by Philippe de Chauveron, with whom a fruitful collaboration begun: Ducoboo and Serial (Bad) Weddings among the highest successes in French theaters over the last 10 years (almost 20 million admissions in France).
Marc Chouarain then collaborated with various directors such as Katia Lewkowicz, Jan Kounen and Isabella Rossellini. Owner of one of the largest Theremin collections in the world, Marc Chouarain is fond of using rare instruments that bring unique color to his music. Mélanie Laurent, charmed by his approach, asked him to write the score of her first film Breathe and in 2018 for Galveston (starring Elle Fanning and Ben Foster). For the latter, Marc created a very atmospheric music relying on the use of Cristal Baschet.
FILMS
2019 : Serial (Bad) Weddings 2 by Philippe de Chauveron
2018 : Galveston by Mélanie Laurent
2017 : Stars 80, la suite by Thomas Langmann
2015 : Cerise by Jérôme Enrico
2014 : Breathe by Mélanie Laurent
2014 : Serial (Bad) Weddings by Philippe de Chauveron
2013 : Joséphine by Agnès Obadia
2013 : Paulette by Jérôme Enrico
2013 : Games of Clouds and Rain by Benjamin de Lajarte
2012 : Stars 80 by Frédéric Forestier and Thomas Langmann
2012 : Dépression et des potes by Arnaud Lemort
2012 : Happiness never comes Alone by James Huth
2012 : The Players (sequence by Jan Kounen) by Jean Dujardin, Michel Hazanavicius, Gilles Lellouche …
2012 : Ducoboo 2: Crazy Vacations by Philippe de Chauveron
2011 : Ducoboo by Philippe de Chauveron
2011 : Bachelor Days are Over by Katia Lewkowicz
2005 : L’Amour aux trousses by Philippe de Chauveron
SHORT FILMS
2018 : L’Ariel by Hala Matar
2017 : Mackenzie by Sofia Alstrom
2014 : La Chair et les volcans by Clémence Demesme
2004 : Embrasser les tigres by Teddy Lussi-Modeste
2002 : Good Luck Mr. Gosky by Arron Shiver
PLAY
2017 : Le Dernier testament, from the James Frey’s novel The Final Testament of the Holy Bible, stage direction by Mélanie Laurent and Charlotte Farce

CRISTAL BASCHET (from wikipedia)
The Cristal Baschet is a contemporary musical instrument developed in 1952 by the brothers Bernard and François Baschet. Models of the crystal organs range from 3.5 to 6 octaves and are made of 56 chromatically tuned glass rods. To play it, musicians rub the rods with wet fingertips.[1]
OPERATION
Metal rods are embedded in a heavy plate to form the elements. Each metal rod is accompanied by an attached glass rod. The metal rod's length, weight and position at the equilibrium point determine the sound's pitch. The glass rod is gently stroked with a wet finger to produce sound.
The vibration of the rod with greater amplitude and weaker pressure is transmitted into the metal fitting. This causes a transformation in the vibrations and the shape of the wave produced. The vibrations propagating through the metal have a high pressure and a weak amplitude. This amplification in pressure is the result of fiberglass cones that are fixed in a wood frame alongside a tall, cut-out metal part in the shape of a flame. "Whiskers," placed on the side of the instrument, amplify high-pitched sounds.
The Cristal Baschet is also known as the Crystal Organ and the Crystal Baschet. The range of a concert instrument is five octaves. The Cristal is related to the glass harmonica.
HISTORY
The Cristal Baschet was invented in 1952 by the French instrument makers and artists Bernard and Francois Baschet. They specialized in creating sculptures that could be played to produce music. They invented the inflatable guitar, an aluminum piano and an "educational instrumentarium" for the purpose of giving young people exposure to musical concepts.

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[IbraheemSatti]

Please play the full version, this leaves you wanting more.

[brendonjames]

POV: This is the first time seeing this instrument, yet this is also the 60 millionth time you've heard this song.

[NotShamurai]

This is scary, but beautiful at the same time.

[Slidewxyz]

“Those aren’t mountains, those are waves.”

-Cooper

[arkonis]

so sad the mic saturated because that is incredible

[beefballs]

1:03 BRUH THAT GAVE ME MASSIVE CHILLS OMG—

[lfeercorrea]

Please, give us more!! That instrument sounds unbelievable!! I love Hans Zimmer and that playing were just incredible!

[timtitus]

Only people who disliked this just wanted him to play more. Incredible sound.

[psy-boparadox]

Me trying to learn to play this:
This little maneuver is going to cost us 51 years.

[Ducklol]

My clothes are not touching my skin, they're floating on the goosebumps.

[lacamendry]

This Music will cost us 50 Years to the future.

[Nazar_Melnyk]

I wish I could listen to this in person. It is still gorgeous to listen to the performance through headphones, but I can imagine how much cooler it will sound when you are in the same room.

[charlesdahmital]

If they don't play this at my funeral I am not going.

[pinkstarfall]

It's become a ritual, I come here every month just to listen to this masterpiece. Its been 3 years :V

[juangomezw]

Use me as a "I want a full version" button!! it's truly magnificent work, it isn't enough!!

[bphmtdk]

Wow the end, with full hands, sounded really out of this world.

[DBags]

High key.... when he did the full send on that second verse. I cried. I dunno why this crystal instrument sound absolutely hit me man. Triggered the emotions. Amazing my dude.

[Brantore]

We need a Minecraft soundtrack update that has a song that is composed of this instrument, It fits right into the ambience of the game.

I’m just blown away at how amazing that instruments sounds.

[Scriabin_fan]

This instrument has so much orchestral potential. It would create some interesting textures and colors, especially with something like a theremin.

[rexthethoughtfult-rex]

That’s the most majestic thing I’ve ever heard...