Carrot clarinet | Linsey Pollak | TEDxSydney

[@hoouos2]

gives a whole new meaning to playing with your food

[@LucyKing411]

+ShadowSage6 Ba dum tss

[@kathering65]

+ShadowSage6 lol true dat

[@zachbarton5670]

ShadowSage6 when you think about it, all those people went there to watch a guy play music out of a frickin carrot.

[@peachnotperf]

Lol true dat

[@frogg002]

lol

[@Muscleduck]

That sounded a million times better than I ever imagined.

[@gregortheteror8764]

uhh it did all the way ...

[@abigayleamazingYT]

Ikr

[@Matt-ow2xs]

The last 50 seconds when he's playing the final product is sublime. It's a short but amazing composition. I pull up this red talk every so often just to listen to the last 50 seconds numerous times in a row.

[@danielvandommele1204]

yup, same here. I love it :D

[@mythicalmop2354]

4:16

[@dingdongyourmomswrong6603]

I was surprised by how low the pitch was for such a short instrument, so I had to do the math for myself. He cuts the carrot to 178mm length. That's from his (now defunct) website, but fits the size of his hand in the video. He's using a saxophone mouthpiece, which has a bore diameter about three times the bore diameter that he drilled in the carrot; the larger diameter of the mouthpiece coupled to the smaller bore increases the effective acoustic length of the mouthpiece to about 150mm. The fundamental frequency for a clarinet (all holes covered) would be f = S/4L, where the speed of sound (S) is 345 m/s and the total acoustic length (L) is 0.328 m, works out to 263Hz which is fairly close to middle C, which is what he played. If he had used a clarinet mouthpiece, he would have needed a bigger carrot to get the same pitch.

[@calliarcale]

I really appreciate the time you took to comment. I know the calculations for focal length of a telescope, but I don't know the calculations for fundamental frequency -- and that's despite playing woodwinds most of my life (primarily bassoon). I know very little of the acoustic science behind them. So thank you! And thank you for explaining why the saxophone mouthpiece was the right choice for this carrot clarinet. I have learned something today, and that means it was a good day. Thank you very much. ;-)

[@thepinnacleofretardation3345]

its sodium chloride

[@ajfiaewoipaweipefawejpfwoe1049]

@@thepinnacleofretardation3345 no dude, it's salt

[@lucyfoster4082]

dingdong yourmomswrong Has the timbre of a saxophone, IMO-are characteristics of the sound more from the mouthpiece?

[@ThisCanBePronounced]

@@lucyfoster4082 likely. You can make a clarinet sound like one if you use a soft reed and / or play with lips loose. I do it pretty often - since I'm still learning clarinet and can't always keep up the pressure, lol.

[@spdcrzy]

Carrinet?

[@comedyclub333]

You deserve more upvotes LOOOOL

[@goldenvibes952]

upvotes? you mean likes?

[@spdcrzy]

Reddit is leaking again XD

[@comedyclub333]

Yeah, that's what I meant xD

[@barretthoven]

Sai Namuduri 200th like

[@ndexohill]

I want to see him make and play a pickle-o

[@eliasklotz4173]

hahahaha

[@raymondpotier5283]

Mother of God sur

[@gorgestboi1028]

@Nat King Cobra get out

[@stephenphillip5656]

Or a tuber...

[@taffel223]

A pickle is to wed to play

[@agiar2000]

Strange; It does not sound like a carrot.

[@frh6668]

i wonder what a carrot sounds like

[@agiar2000]

Fred RobidouxH Crunchy

[@frh6668]

agiar2000 you are quite right, my dear

[@hirof4357]

@@agiar2000 hahahha I died. Good one!

[@agiar2000]

@@hirof4357 Thank you very much!

[@BrentJohn]

I think the only thing more impressive than being able to make a clarinet out of a carrot is that a TEDx presentation was useful for once!

[@rayscr]

LOL

[@BrentJohn]

***** Congratulations! You're the second horrible human being I've dealt with in a row that calls a person stupid for having a different opinion.

[@tis8411]

TEDx presentations are frequently useful/informative.

[@BrentJohn]

t is You sure you're not talking about TED and not TEDx?

[@fornictist_thou7287]

BrentJohn although most people are gonna give you shit, you are indeed correct because most tedx talks are just smart people showing off what they can do and talking about how they did it. This is one of the only ones where you get taught to do something. So fuck the ignorant people, and good on ya

[@mackindle12345]

The amount of soul in that first phrase @ 4:17 is just amazing - what a brilliant sound!

[@kesharisuthar3268]

Pollock's transformation of a carrot into a clarinet, is absolutely amazing. He is a genius musical instrument maker / musician. 👌👌👍👍❤❤

[@shelbelster42]

This man has fantastic creativity!!! I can't even imagine who or why someone would give this video a thumbs down...seriously what planet are you from to NOT enjoy this?!? Either way, I could watch this man all day & still want more!! Love watching people with creative minds at work!!

[@voyfan99]

I freaked out when he started playing! It sounds like a high quality clarinet!

[@jerrykellerman9725]

My aunt sent this video trying to find something I’ll appreciate. I told her I was yawning until he played the dang thing. I sat up respectfully, kudos.

[@beartz1415]

Obviously a very talented man who enjoys his work and his life.

[@rumeunner3245]

I've met him and his sense of humour is wicked.

[@detinator5]

Instructions aren't clear, I drilled through the carrot and my hand into the table. Help

[@yuya6530]

I know it's kind of late but eat the carrot and your hand. It's the only way

[@MightyCosmicNights]

_Yuya Fujisawa_ yeap yur right XD

[@bradleyplatt6706]

Put the mouthpiece into your hand and play your hand....who needs a carrot!!!

[@ghostofsparta6579]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeremyshaferorigami]

This inspires me to try to make the a carrot kena that would be 100% carrot. It would take some fine carving but it must be able to be done.

[@usa1327]

i could prbly listen to this guy play a carrot all day long!

[@rav-ft2wh]

Her: "Do you play an instrument?" Me: "Yeah, a carrot"

[@avimango46]

In ‘Marathi language’of Maharashtra in India there is proverb “ try to make a musical instrument 🎷 using a carrot and Incase you fail then just eat it” ! This proverb has come true with this beautiful attempt as seen in video 😀. Thanks dear 🙏 from India!

[@TheJoppen]

The clarrot

[@Treyvlog]

Korvmeknacke carronet

[@aud_pegooey]

Carronet

[@sierrahultgren945]

THIS man is brilliant!

[@briannamagobet6204]

how did you even find this??? lol

[@sierrahultgren945]

my brother showed it to me. he saw it on facebook and i thought it was awesome, so i shared it.

[@raysnoderlyjr2950]

That carrot sounds better than most clarinets.

[@willdaniels5260]

amazing timbre for something so easily made! I've seen a few people make instruments from fruit/veg and this is by far the best sounding!

[@MrJonesymatt]

and the bliss starts at 4:20 how convenient ().o

[@MakasUniverse]

SMOKE WEED EVERYDAY

[@zach3141]

+Matt Jones haha this video definitely reminded me of stoner engineering, too. Apple -> bong, carrot -> clarinet

[@freakman707]

That's gotta be the 2nd best carrot performance I've ever witnessed.

[@rev.deborahcaryer5159]

I like the creative idea and being funny, and musical talent in one.

[@edgywedgie9307]

A E S T H E T I C

[@newjeans1287]

awwwww keep him protected at all costs

[@patriciaperry5684]

Such creativity! Imagination beyond anything I've seen/or known! Now, I know what a carrot sounds like! Ty.

[@amyrosenold-music-healing-yoga]

How cool and fun is that! Obviously he's an accomplished horn reed player, which helps alot with his demo :)

[@projectmarketingaustralia2460]

Perfect example of thinking outside the box. Great stuff!

[@stephenrobinson52]

I want to see someone put together an entire reed section in an orchestra playing these things. CAN WE PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN?!?!

[@James-wd9ib]

greatest sound to ever come out of a vegetable

[@jezuzfreek777]

You can make one out of wood with barely any extra effort. People are amazed by the most trivial stuff. Now if he made the mouthpiece and reed out of a carrot... THAT would be interesting.

[@thechangingman8]

Well there's no need to be a dick about it, is there?

[@thechinadesk]

@jezuzfreek Man, you totally missed his point! I hate to say it, but his lesson, which others got, apparently went right over your head. His point was that understanding what the minimal requirements are for something to work can be psychologically liberating, and allow one the freedom to be more creative. It had nothing to do with wood being more "practical." It was merely an exercise to free up one's mind.

[@dobb673]

thechangingman8 Sometimes there is, when it's simply a waste of the time and effort of so many.

[@TerrierBram]

Exactly. Round box with holes in it on the right place ... so?

[@thechangingman8]

dobb673 Poor old you. Let me play you a tune on my tiny violin made out of a cucumber.

[@rbagel55]

A clarinet with a full day's supply of Vitamin A

[@koreboredom4302]

Creative, and delicious!

[@wfgjoan]

Genius....carrot clarinet can make beautiful music...

[@walterjakoboski8628]

I use tall dandelion stems for a simple 3 holed one. As a child I used a pumpkin vine. These come naturally pre-holed. Dandelions you squeeze the narrower end to make the reeds. But the carrot in this video sounds much better.

[@legendarium1127]

Mom: We can't afford a clarinet for you Me:

[@sampistachio]

Once upon a time a clarinet was referred to as a licorice stick. Pollak's carrot is much cooler and, in its way, just as sweet.

[@swishvibes8482]

Parents: Dont play with your food Nobody Linsey Pollak: Hold my carronet

[@suzannedemoranville7120]

CARRONET That is it's name. A new woodwind. I shall propose this concept to my wind ensemble, creating a new addition to the clarinet section.

[@kevinhamilton303]

Very good. I appreciate this man's creativity. What type of person would dislike this video? 411 people disliked it. That's amazing to me.

[@MsRightseeksMrRight]

how awesome and clever is that??? wow!!! TEDx fantastic!!

[@snowyalice]

I swear when I was a kid he appeared on children's tv or something. I have memories of watching someone make carrot clarinets.

[@w.s.harvey9274]

The only Ted Talk I've ever seen and love.

[@michellporras9322]

i play the clarinet and i never thought a carrot would be a clarinet , i love this video

[@wtopp345985]

In elementary school I played (attempted to learn how to play) the cornet...This guy make it look easy.

[@dorenemellene2201]

What do you call an instrument made out of a carrot with a saxophone mouth piece? Answer: A Carrotnetophone...............That guy is awesome. He's so creative, and really good at playing music.

[@5688gamble]

Pickleo, carrotnet, potarina, any kind of fluit really, love my foodwind instruments!

[@ceeveem]

Just watched you on ABC's Big Ideas Art - blown away! LOVE this! All the best to you :)

[@TheHemantShah]

Use of fruit/veg. has been done in India for centuries. Pungii is one such instrument, Pungii consists of a gauged out gourd, a pair of reeds on one end and two flute like bamboo sticks one for drone and one for melody with six holes, on the other end. Even today this can be found in towns and villages with snake charmers. An instrument comparable to the clarinet is Shehnai. It uses reeds made from special kind of weeds grown in lakes and uses a wood flute like structure with an end piece of metal horn like shape. This instrument is used commonly at weddings and in religious ceremonies. ...hemant shah

[@ritugupta1698]

Guys this is nothing compared to what i can do with a carrot... I can eat a carrot... Amazing, i know, i know

[@breadleymcthicc5444]

+Ritu Gupta HOLY SHIT, BRAVO!

[@ritugupta1698]

TheGlowingGamers Blown away by my brilliance lol

[@christiangerhardt2408]

+Ritu Gupta Is that it? I can eat a carrot and make come out of my backside looking totally not like a carrot at all. Then I can use it as fertilizer. Hah!

[@ritugupta1698]

Christian Gerhardt Oh i have many tricks up my sleeves. I can eat 2 carrots at a time Keep up with that...

[@christiangerhardt2408]

Wow that is awesome.....I can whistle kumbaya while eating a carrot.

[@AquanerdApril]

One of my musical heroes. Break the stereotypes, blow the world's collective minds!

[@DrDaab]

I can't resist saying once more "More Vitamin A than any other Clarinet....ah, not surprising for a Carronet"

[@djtriode]

I was always told not to play with my food as a kid. Who said you cant play with your food...love it .Thank you for uploading

[@greensasque]

That was amazing, the piece at the end just blew me away.

[@DanielIKrichman]

Brillante! La creatividad permite hacer algo con cosas que (culturalmente) no están relacionadas. Por ejemplo hacer un clarinete con una zanahoria...

[@MaddyAtkinson]

My German Shepherd will sit all day and howl to this.

[@welderwomanNM]

This is so cool. I have to share this with my little brother that is a bass music man. I never would of thought about being able to make things with vegetables! Sweet.

[@drmichaelshea]

When I was a young clarinetist and saxophonist, I also played a double-reed slide music stand. It's range was limited (a minor third), and it would have been easier to play for someone used to playing oboe or English horn, but it was a good ax and I wish I still had it.

[@ItsMeHammie]

You know it's late and you should probably be sleeping when you watch a video of someone making a clarinet out of a carrot.

[@TheGuzmi]

Brilliant. Literally, a musical vegetable.

[@Jigpi]

Ted Talks: Mapping the human brain Me: Wow! I learned quite a bit about human psychology Ted Talks: hOW tO MAkE a CaRrOt cLArINEt

[@Danny2ndgrade]

That was amazing. Glad I stayed till the end

[@steelwoolsheep7960]

When his carrot clarinet sounds better than your actual clarinet..

[@Texan1939]

Sooooooooo.. that's a "carroinet". . . . . very cool!

[@holypeanutboi3429]

My music teacher: Sooooo whats your instrument for next year? Me: Carrot Clarinet My music teacher: (Insert confused face)

[@a1l2i3r4i5o]

La capacidad creativa de los seres humanos no tiene límites! Y con el transcurso del tiempo, ésta será aún mayor cada vez!

[@bendati1]

Incredible creativity!

[@juliosalgado318]

This guy is Amazing. Hi Quality, Creativity and Performance.

[@meissel16]

que artista tan extraordinario ,muchas bendiciones ,

[@GAMEOV3RR]

4:17 is where the music starts...you're welcome :D

[@JS-oi5jt]

@2:53 guy cuts hole in carrot. crowd applauds. ..... wow

[@NosamIAm]

I am going to try this. Good thing I have a saxophone for this.

[@leob4403]

The Royal Symphonic Orchestra should definitely replace their clarinets with carrot clarinets, all in the name of sustainability

[@yvngmicro5741]

I'm going to make sure that I make this. That's awesome.

[@kyaume21]

One should call this instrument a carronet.

[@EricLGarner1]

This is really cool, and so good for folks who want to get into music on a low budget - for just the price of a carrot, a mouthpiece and a small kitchen funnel. Oh, and a drill that could be borrowed Brilliant.

[@JohnnyReedShow]

Hey this was Fun and inspiring... Music creation from the basics ....make it your own Carrot Clarinet! Thank you Linsey!

[@Jorymatthews]

Just well and truly AMAZING!

[@ttttt1203]

Honestly why tf does it sound so good

[@chillquee5481]

Smooth jazz for your soul

[@oaktarot]

Thank you for coming to my ted talk

[@aname3017]

I wish I could "like" this twice!

[@USINGISMILE]

I love to be surprised, that was amazing!!

[@catherinejorgenson7519]

This is amazing and unbelievable! I'm so glad my friend Jared Mohler pointed me to this video.

[@kishorbarua3604]

Never seen like this.Perfect.

[@jas16899]

TEDx really will publish anything

[@antoniopereira6147]

Fantástico! É preciso muita imaginação. Gostei de ver! Não sei se não vou experimentar! Duarte Pereira

[@ruthdaskaloff5066]

What fun. I imagine he will need to make one each couple days as carrots tend to get soft and moldy if not refrigerated.

[@joek2k]

This is brilliant, never knew you could turn a carrot into a clarinet!

[@IndigoEuphonium]

A carrotnet

[@nakevamuirhead2765]

Indigo Azai 😂 carronet sounds better 💯

[@wheatley4306]

What about carrophone?

[@maddymike158]

Does anyone know how the song at 4:46 is called?

[@dennisw594]

I'll have to give it a try... pretty cool.

[@jaanaviselvaraj]

here from alyx!!! this is amazing tho

[@KeithHuang]

clever man playing with food .. amazing

[@Pizza_Crusty]

Does anybody know if the song he plays at the end exists somewhere for download?

[@130594pedro]

I really would like to know too

[@Petecc07]

Its Darude - Sandstorm

[@radedimitrov8701]

Funky Fella - Funky Crime (similar song, not the original)

[@AdrianOkay]

he improvises all the time

[@Audiomancer]

Soo, I wonder how much time he spent making sure the carrots are the right size, and drilling out that scale? This is sooo friggin' cool.

[@Audiomancer]

Ok, never mind, he had a template set up:-p

[@cumberlandite56]

Pretty darn cool!

[@luckymanol2693]

this guy is soo creative

[@monbond1]

He's incredible...wow. very creative.