Building a giant instrument just for one concert

Building a multi-wind installation for the‪@igudesmanandjoo‬ STARs ’n’ FREEks show in Tonhalle, Düsseldorf, thanks for the invitation guys!
Also thanks to Sandrine Morais, builder of this instrument, and to the other guests, Raphaël Maillet, Eddy Harper and Sophie Abraham, we had a great time!
All the links:
www.tonhalle.de/reihen/reihe/...
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
www.tonhalle.de/
/ tonhalleduesseldorf
Igudesman & Joo
www.igudesmanandjoo.com
/ igudesmanandjoo
Aleksey Igudesman - Violin and Voice
www.alekseyigudesman.com/
/ igudesmanaleksey
Hyung-ki Joo - Piano and Voice
hyungkijoo.com/
/ joohandssmall
Rafael Maillet - Violin and Voice
raphaelmaillet.com/
/ raphoudesbois
Sophie Abraham - Cello and Voice
www.sophie-abraham.com/
/ @sophieabrahammusic
Eddy Harper - Beatbox und Harmonika
www.eddyharper.com/
/ @eddyharper93
Sound: Philipp Treiber
www.pdv-records.com/
Camera: Julian Kolb
www.julian-kolb.com/#/
Video Editor for Show material: Sabina Hasanova
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Music :
Nicolas Bras - Guyane, Homemade (album)
Nicolas Bras - Le Masque, Homemade (album)
Nicolas Bras - Peul Membrane, (unedited)
Nicolas Bras - Multisoufflant, Homemade (album)
Sandrine Morais, Nicolas Bras : Video edition
Charlie Rabuel : subtitles

[@dramlordofconfusion]

You're that type of guy who remember everyone they used to be a child, such a joyful performance !

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks! I like to discover new instruments like new toys, just exploring the possibilities!

[@HarpNomad1]

Absolutely the most ridiculous and complex instrument you've ever built and I Iove it

[@NicolasBras]

I made so much worse, but I wasn't filming at the time!

[@HexOmega3113]

@@NicolasBras waiting on the wintergatan collab

[@pacefactor]

Gold! I love the contrast from the intentionally goofy comedy parts right into some really smooth melodic and complex bits that really show off your skills. Real performance gold. The only kind of a performance from a musician who decided to "play all the instruments" and showing how far you can go instead of professionalizing in just one could give you.

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot! I like to interact with the instruments and follow their lead, as you say, I'm not specialized so I'm not totally in command, but that's what I want to share!

[@macbird-lt8de]

P. D.Q. Bach lol.

[@IsaacKuo]

It's like a living creature! One wouldn't be shocked if it started shambling around on its own.

[@NicolasBras]

I call those installations "Parasites Sonores", "Sound Parasites", I like to build those like an organic chaotic structure

[@friedrichhensen]

@@NicolasBras I also like the fact that it is not only a music instruments complex, but also a really nice contemporary sculpture.

[@Ur-Ninurta]

Nicolas, you NEED a tour calendar of some sort! I would love to see you perform on stage, but I had no idea you were coming here. Epic performance, by the way! 🙂

[@NicolasBras]

Yep, I have to work on a new website, I'm not good for this part!

[@Ur-Ninurta]

@@NicolasBras If you need help with that, I'd be happy to be of assistance. Your videos have helped me a lot in my projects, so it would only be fair. But I think the easiest route would be to use a service like Squarespace, because they already have ready-to-use templates for musicians. Including specialized features a tour calendar. ;-)

[@bassic6959]

fun fact the name didgeridoo is the word for music in the part of australia that it comes from, the proper name for one is yidaki

[@unchokable]

Yeees, thank you for this behind the scenes video. I was there in Düsseldorf and really blown away by your creativity and that incredible sound! You've got a new fan here. ...if - by chance - you don't need the flute you used at 12:55 anymore, I would be glad to take it!

[@NicolasBras]

You was there, great! Sorry I use this membrane clarinet a lot in my performances, I keep it!

[@unchokable]

@@iamsushi1056 Interesting, thanks. I'll just need some plastic tubes now...

[@ianbot]

You really improvised this entire thing?? BRO YOUR GREAT

[@DerLieDer]

The most funny instrument I've ever seen 😂

[@MagnetTricks]

Bravo! Awesome performance mixed with humor and mesmerizing music.

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@Aledharris]

You have such an air of confidence walking out onto stage as yourself.

[@NicolasBras]

Being myself is the only thing I can do!

[@Aledharris]

@@NicolasBras It’s terrifying for me. If I’m acting as a character, I’m ok. Soon as I have to speak as myself, nerves.

[@marionecks3645]

Was this concert recorded? I would love to hear the whole thing and also to have your song to listen to by itself. PLEASE tour and come to the US, I want very much to be around these instruments in real life and feel how they charge the air of a place.

[@NicolasBras]

There is a full captation, but I don't think the will be an official release. I would love to tour in the US, I don't have the opportunity for now, maybe soon!

[@CLOUD-33]

MAGICAL EXPRESSION OF WONDERFUL TALANT AND IMAGINATION WHILE ELATING SOULS THROUGH MUSIC.

[@hesspet]

Yes!

[@snabelkat]

Awsome. Watching this while i am sick, and i just spontanously started to sing. Dude you enter the room of music with a magical mindset of exploration. Thanks.

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@potatoesindrag4095]

The Weird Al of wind instruments. As sound engineer, this is was blast to watch and hear.

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

A veritable delight 😊 😎🎙🎶✅

[@CrymsonNite]

I had forgotten about that comedy duo, they are so great

[@macbird-lt8de]

He’s like a rube goldberg of the musical instruments.

[@laraeagleeyes4902]

Thank you for being you dude. You definitely inspire others to be themselves. Just adds to the coolness of it all! So inspiring!

[@EllisBalance]

Genie mit humorvollem Erfindergeist und Musik im Blut. Einzigartig und erfrischend anders. Herrlich unterhaltsam. Deine originelle Schaffenskraft ist eine wahre Freude und eine Bereicherung für die Menschheit. Top!! 👍🎶👏🎈🏆

[@chrishollandsworth6700]

Dussledorf musician: 'I forgot my instrument!' Nicolas: 'Well I only have some duct tape, a box, and a coconut. I can probably only make a complete alto saxophone or a 5 string banjo......

[@BillOwens315]

Marvelous!

[@andronikyegiazaryan3546]

Chapeau !!

[@arthureames9715]

Bravo! Just wonderful!!!

[@avelkm]

Just amazing! Can't imagine performing at such place;)

[@NicolasBras]

My first time in this kind of place, it was a lot of fun!

[@jombones3324]

that rocks

[@armenvondoms1815]

6:02 What an entrance!!👏

[@antonia4722]

Utterly magnificent!! Bravo!!!!! :o) xx

[@dawid4190]

Magnificent performance!

[@christophechandezon9620]

Énorme 🥰

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci!

[@BrenanChambers]

This brings me sooo much joy and inspiration. I was smiling the entire time. You have inspired me to go to university for industrial design!

[@pshimmons]

Just crazy!

[@CSEMUSICSTUDIO]

Amazing

[@Poohze01]

Wow! Just... Wow!

[@Inspiriments888]

Brilliant

[@rockagricolefarfeluthier8937]

Fabulous !

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@sajp8859]

Bravo! Brilliant! 😃😎👍

[@mathieufoley2339]

amazing!!! love it

[@EzequielBaltazar]

Wish i could see those smiles when you started pumping the ballon.

[@PoisoneDrummer]

I loved it man, thanks for what you do it warms my heart !

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@mahalalel7771]

That was great.

[@gillescamus9836]

Hello Nicolas, ben voila, même en de pénurie d'énergie y a moyen faire de musique et de la sacrément bonne, et tout ça à l'heure du numérique !. Ceci dit, ton pédal board à l;air plutôt badass ! Merci pour ce délicieux moment. Gilles (négociant en tubes pvc et colle néoprène ! )

[@DannyMcLaneDC]

Musically genius and very impressive to watch in both the building and playing.

[@chris-terrell-liveactive]

This is inspired and inspirational! Thank you, excellent!

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Absolutely magical, and played with a good dose of fun! 🙂

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@tunagotrekt]

You sir, are a musical genius

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Wonderful! Happy New Year. Here's to many more fun instruments

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@Joggelschorsch]

such a cool collaboration

[@pauldwalker]

you’re a mad lad. love it.

[@BNICHOLASE]

Wow!

[@crearte1]

You are a genius man, keep on!

[@ArchieBC]

You are a freaking genius!

[@lorencarlin2087]

Absolutely an amazing genius!

[@willdunlop4929]

Wonderful to watch the whole process.

[@markhammons01]

I love this. Your sense of humor is awesome, and you are a musician with talent, I salute you, Sir.

[@tischlertobi]

genial!

[@stevepethel6843]

Giver to all...you are. And you are so talented and such a fantastic educator. Love your videos.Hey someone is filming editing and producing these videos...they are great also

[@zloboslav_]

I love it it sounds beautiful!

[@lindawright2840]

I love this SO much!!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@festa2072]

C'était fou, tu nous a vraiment régalé en cette fin d'année, merci merci ! Grand merci ;)

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci à toi! La nouvelle année devrait être encore mieux!

[@boon7564]

Blown away several times

[@kinesola2270]

Merci pour ce cadeau ! Epique !!!

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci!

[@librandy77]

A musical genius and a fantastic engineer.🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕

[@meimiaolin2581]

One of the kind.

[@jackpiggott6594]

How have I not come across this guy, this is excellent

[@Dr.K.Wette_BE]

Excellent ! 😁 Et bonne année au passage !

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci!

[@EthanWiner]

This is great Nicolas, I love all your stuff.

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@vanfigs]

Man, You got the best attitude ever! Your builds are fantastic!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@ArtyAbstract]

I’m not sure what I just watched but it was nonetheless absolutely incredible. We need more of this in the world. Fearless talent!

[@HowlingUlf]

haha ir'a so beyond the imaginable I don't know what to say! I'm not a critic so I just say I love it!!! I'll save a link and listen again!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@jtg_edc]

Wow! That was incredible! I got lost in the music. You did an amazing job.

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@artessence2024]

… thats sooooooo cooooool!!! Love it …👍👍👍👍👍

[@NicolasBras]

Many thanks!!

[@pascalmeyer2622]

Bravo Nicolas. Quel talent . Dans cette salle de concert, c'est une consécration pour ton art. Continue de nous montrer ainsi une voie différente de la musique. Bravo pour cette prestation et toute en œuvre en général

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci! J'aime pouvoir traverser tant de mondes différents avec mes bricolages

[@dietermarx5277]

Your a trip, amazing, one of a kind. I found you tonight, will follow you.😊

[@raenfox]

Have you ever thought about doing merch? I want a t-shirt with maybe some PVC pipes on it that says "Let's build!"

[@NicolasBras]

I'm thinking about it, I should start to get a team this year, this could be a part of the project!

[@Nachtuil36]

Creativity, fun and music !!!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@ganjaman8001]

Super son bravo pour la réalisation

[@sprite9869]

That bass man, so satisfying

[@KirillKlimov_lds]

Wow! What a performance!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@atelierdessonges]

Trop cool ! Bravo Nico !

[@NicolasBras]

Merci Nath!

[@dewww3368]

This is so sick!!!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@michelmichel2742]

Very cool vibes

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@d4ro]

the best sound installation instrument I've seen so far, so surprising and beautiful

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@veryboringrides3664]

This man is MAD

[@NicolasBras]

Possible !

[@cathanicusrex3446]

So. Good. Wish I'd been there.

[@lorencarlin2087]

Holy mother of all amazing monkey talent! I bow down before you!

[@drewishaf]

Dad-bod Aquaman is a damned musical genius... 👍🏼

[@gaurangthakar7368]

Powerful, classic, lot of inspiring.....Jay ho

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@il_jarrado7203]

The melody played at 8:30 reminds me of the Futurama opening haha This whole video is so cool :D

[@smellycat249]

Such talent

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks!

[@lionelyork4960]

Bonjour et mille bravos !!! Ç'est carrément un film la séquence musicale 🍾🍾🍾💥🔥💃🪗

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci! J'ai eu accès à la captation 4 caméras de l'équipe de prod en plus de ma caméra sur scène, j'en profite à fond!

[@JNaysh]

that was UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! Quel magnifique mon ami!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@My_Op]

Bien joué!

[@NicolasBras]

Grand merci!

[@Dirtbaghippy]

Dude! This is so awesome. I just stumbled upon your channel and have started watching all your videos and sharing them to my musically inclined friends. I am inspired by how you create an instrument out of household and hardware store components. I made a fretless cigar box guitar a number of years ago that I gave away to a friend for a Christmas present. I definitely have to try making some of your instruments, they look so fun to play! I might start with the membrane clarinet, though I have never played one before. You should try making an instrument using glass as the inspiration like how you can make it sing with a wet finger on the rim. Thank you for the awesome videos.

[@Priantz]

wow such a marvelous and entertaining improvised performance! you're a Great Artist! 🙂 also i recognised those piano and violin guys, saw them years ago in a tv show, they're very funny!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot! Yes they are legends!

[@George.___]

Why isn’t there more than one like button for this?! Amazing performance and instrument creation!

[@americanpercussioninstruments]

nice Nicolas !!!!

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks Ken!

[@maandalen]

A lovely mix of whimsical and pretty! Reminds me a bit of Harry Partch's musical esthetic.

[@NicolasBras]

Thanks a lot!

[@romanzatorski1309]

Cool