The Museum of Mechanical Music
As part of my research, before I even started the residency scheme I decided I need to make some research trips. So on a hot day last summer I set off to Northleach with my parents in tow, to visit Keith Harding's Museum of Mechanical music. Although they only had one outdoor organ, I was happily inspired by the beautiful engineering and design of all the instruments (and I have to admit that I find the sound of those instruments a little bit magical).
To visit the website for the museum, follow the link below:
http://www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk/pages/stock/organs/organs_2.html
http://www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk/pages/stock/organs/organs_2.html
The Roland Emett Exhibition at Birmingham Art Gallery
This exhibition is still influencing me as I periodically tweak and redraw the Bandomobile, long after I designed the "absolute final and no more" version. This time, I met up with my sister and her three boys, but made the wise decision to go early and have an hour by myself first! Again, the music set the tone. The tinkly, mechanical notes are repeated on a loop which sent me into a trance shortly after walking in! It was this exhibition really that started me off in the conception of the Bandomobile.
For a small sample, see the video below!
For a small sample, see the video below!