Unusual and Strange Musical Instruments Compilation Part 3

Have a listen to some of the unusual instruments that I came across lately. Here´s some info to each instrument, followed by a link to the original video.
#1 The khene is a Lao mouth organ whose pipes, which are usually made of bamboo, are connected with a small, hollowed-out hardwood reservoir into which air is blown.
• Banakula x Llusion x P...
#2 The hurdy-gurdy is a stringed instrument that produces sound by a hand crank-turned, rosined wheel rubbing against the strings. The wheel functions much like a violin bow, and single notes played on the instrument sound similar to those of a violin.
Source unknown
#3 Hurdy-gurdy amplified
• Guilhem Desq - Break Y...
#4 The Yaybahar is played similar to orchestral string instruments by hitting or sliding a wooden bow along the two long strings suspended in the center of two drum heads, by hitting the drums, or by sliding the bow up at the top of the instrument. It is inspired by several different instruments, including the Turkish ney, African thunder drum and Australian didgeridoo and represents both Western and Eastern influences in its design and sound.
• Görkem Şen - Yaybahar
#5 The keyboard glockenspiel, or organ glockenspiel (glockenspiel = concert bells) is an instrument consisting of a glockenspiel operated by a piano keyboard.
• Celesta VS Keyboard Gl...
#6 The singing Tesla coil, sometimes called a zeusaphone, thoramin or musical lightning, is a form of plasma speaker. It is a variety of a solid state Tesla coil that has been modified to produce musical tones by modulating its spark output. The resulting pitch is a low fidelity square wave like sound reminiscent of an analog synthesizer.
• RASPUTIN Meets TESLA C...

[@banakula]

Hey! Glad to be included in this compilation. Hal

[@SamBeeker]

Only good feedback so far😁

[@rolfrolfsohn7714]

I love the sound of this instrument, never heard about it. And your music with it I like the most. I immediately looked for you on spotify and I am so happy to find you there.

[@deusvult5672]

Yooo just started watching a few vids on your chanel, best youtube rabit hole ive gone down.

[@kimhinson8565]

Omg it’s yo

[@Radboud-13]

@@SamBeeker i like it to but.....Why is my organ not in this list ?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3XEhImFnd1losU​

[@rachiedone1]

The electric hurdy gurdy didn’t have to go that hard but damnnn

[@bolotniy]

soounds like clustertruck music

[@Abnormal_Ghosty876]

I hate the name hurdy gurdy but damn is it cool

[@benstaker2363]

@@znuffyztruggles5744 Cicatrices makes me think about things.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

@@benstaker2363 Thats a contender for my very favorite song of all time. And definitely my favorite solo instrumental song of all time. It's just unbelievable what that man has managed to do with zero examples of how to do it

[@uncleblunts5]

he was vibin, bro.

[@niconiconii3408]

tesla: electricity is dangerous. some guy: RA RA RASPUTIN

[@solmaioli822]

Some brazilian guy**

[@Yoylo_Nerd]

XD

[@AvectusExolir101]

In soviet russia, human is dangerous.

[@christophsouthwell7518]

If Tesla saw our world today, He may or may not scream witchcraft, and also curse Edison.

[@benwild7922]

yes

[@kibcubed]

Tesla Coils playing Rasputin is about the most C&C: Red Alert thing I've ever seen

[@_xen24_43]

man of culture

[@cardraccoon9344]

Electrifying

[@kapwns]

2 words. Hell march.

[@paintballfanatic7231]

Haha every time I see coils I always think Red Alert

[@magneto8882]

Cool

[@CatchThesePaws]

I want to see a band that has 100% live instruments, no sound modulation, but it sounds just like fully electronic dubstep. I’m saying the Tesla instrument for a lead, the pvc pipe instrument as a bass, the barcode scanners as percussion, and whatever whacky instruments that sound computer generated but aren’t, or not traditionally used to make dubstep music lol

[@ryanwester2559]

That would be dope. And itd help curve the stereotype that djs dont do shit when actually performing

[@CatchThesePaws]

@@ryanwester2559 hell yeah I’m glad you see my idea!

[@antsarumae4659]

The Tesla coil and barcode scanners use computers to play the music tho

[@CatchThesePaws]

@@antsarumae4659 yeah I know, but for the tesla the sound is physically coming from the tesla, and the barcode scanners are the input for a computer to make sound out of... so like, it’s not completely reliant on computers..?

[@antsarumae4659]

@@CatchThesePaws they are still more reliant on computers than Electric guitars, drums and basses

[@user-pm2uw4kc3m]

Lofi artists: *sAmPlE tHis*

[@salihrahman2523]

the first one was a great sample. I'm most definitely sampling that later.

[@halometroid]

I just found a mix the artist made but its really bad :/ ! Search for : Low Key Gliding llusion Playboi Carti x Banakula . We need LoFi plz

[@DeathracerXD]

@@halometroid fuck lofi go get some chillwave or synthwave

[@uncleblunts5]

hey..... i like lofi.

[@bobtheboneboy6531]

Lofi people just steal music and take credit.

[@mosespaulbyju8898]

0:00 how to make it lofi 1. Turn on Reverb 2. Add the 808 bass 3. Get some super awesome beats

[@just1max]

if im not wrong I did hear this melody in somebody's track, exactly this one

[@arsonsnail]

@@just1max it sounds a bunch like the beginning like tune of resonance

[@tu.ri.to.]

How to make it phonk*

[@saltybonsai8369]

The hurdy-gurdy is the most bardcore instrument I've ever seen omg

[@zzyxxyzz5442]

Ever heard of a nyckelharpa? Same thing, but with more strings, more buttons, and you play it with a bow.

[@edmardisla8492]

@@zzyxxyzz5442 It's on the previous video.

[@eanschaan9392]

But the nyckelharpa doesn't have a fun crank. The crank is half the fun.

[@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638]

check out the band ELUVEITIE

[@dootmarine1140]

There's a ton of great hurdy gurdy musicians out there. What's also great is that saying you play it sounds like you're mocking yourself.

[@sethball4902]

3:17 This could easily be the boss music for a futuristic game

[@lottagamingvids4055]

a russian game that is lol

[@orirori8294]

its a well known song tho

[@corbanbausch9049]

A game where you fight a giant, cyberpunk Russian with a carefree attitude.

[@The_Copper_Element_Itself]

Katyshua final boss

[@WhatIsThatThingDoing]

With too many phases where he apparently dies only to return, like the Nemesis.

[@pettyblood_]

the electric hurdy-gurdy should be WAY more common in my opinion. it sounds awesome

[@_sandy_]

agree!

[@sniperdubey]

Humanity after mastering carpentry: Time to make an instrument out of it. Humanity after mastering metallurgy: Time to make an instrument out of it. Humanity after mastering electricity: Time to make an instrument out of it. Humanity after visiting a new solar system: Time to make an instrument out of it.

[@edmardisla8492]

Using the sound of the Sun as background ambient music.

[@leo-db5uj]

Fandoms: We can make a religion out of it!

[@dspt9803]

dyson sphereophone :'D

[@isaiah_cuberrr]

Well...Someone did make music using the orbit of our solar system....

[@nickmalachai2227]

The Real "Music of the Spheres"

[@Wecoc1]

Tesla: Alternating current is safe Edison with his elephants: 3:17 LET'S DANCE

[@Bellllllz]

OH NO

[@lightcheff1012]

Ghost busters the video game

[@yigityigitoglu7451]

1:19 This guy's mood is literally priceless :D

[@bloodorange1088]

With that kind of confidence you can rule the world

[@mistahnogood6098]

The khen, that first instrument, gave me goosebumps and tears in my eyes at the same time. That's such a beautiful mesmerizing sound.

[@fionafreakYT]

Same man I only knew that sound from a song i know lol

[@mistahnogood6098]

@@fionafreakYT What song my friend? I would like to listen to it. :)

[@fionafreakYT]

@@mistahnogood6098 @Mistah Nogood Im not sure if you're into rap but kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXjIlodubatlpas But the original video is called khaene rock

[@mistahnogood6098]

@@fionafreakYT Thanks a lot! I'll take a look! :)

[@ilovemydog6847]

THE INSTRUMENT AT 2:47 is The Celesta. It was invented in 1886 by a Parisian harmonium builder Auguste Mustel . His father, Charles Victor Mustel, had developed the forerunner of the celesta, the typophone, in 1860.The celesta is a relatively young instrument - even younger than the saxophone.

[@WibblyWobblyBob]

I came to say the same thing. Celeste not keyboard glockenspiel. (1:47)

[@cheesepufss]

theyre the same thing pretty much

[@ramseydoon8277]

@@cheesepufss that's not how this works.

[@cheesepufss]

@@ramseydoon8277 how what works? they are extremely similar, but not the same. it’s like alto sax and tenor sax, they look very similar, but they sound somewhat different.

[@ramseydoon8277]

@@cheesepufss that's not how any of this works.

[@sxoxsxa6704]

0:00 How every anime starts where the main character dies at the end of the show

[@ryandougherty3377]

Bro what anime are you watching?

[@sxoxsxa6704]

@@ryandougherty3377 a whole bunch atm 😅

[@lucasjohnson1280]

I need more studio g

[@shadowknight7584]

I swear if you have a Tesla fence and someone gets shocked and it starts playing ra ra rasputin I’m just leaving

[@Links313]

Singing Tesla coil has to be the coolest shit I've ever seen

[@thepositeer3385]

Imagine telling people 1000 years ago that we have harnessed the power of lightening to make music at will.

[@lilith01proxima28]

Electricity:Fear me i'm dangerous. Humans: wanna sing?

[@ardequerade3155]

Holy that first one is beautiful. Also the lightning music, the puns, I'm dying. Zeusaphone, thoramin. Oh my god

[@shinrafugitives3880]

I always love how the tesla coil sounds like someone playing the high notes on a cello and pushing the bow and the strings to the absolute limit

[@OrderedEntropy]

Electric Hurdy Gurdy guy shredding so hard even his muscle and fat got shred off

[@DereineBrotmann]

As a German I love me a good Glockenspiel. I love how so many old townhalls and other old buildings here have a Glockenspiel, that play regularly.

[@deniznalcac6771]

The electro hurdy-gurdy is extremely cool

[@NobodyNowhereKnowhow]

The keyboard glockenspiel is actually called the Celeste, which is french for “heavenly” because of it’s timbre. It’s a prominent instrument in Dance of the Sugar Plumb Fairies in The Nutcracker Suite and the theme song for Harry Potter.

[@Prettyboyskullkid]

The electric hurdy-gurdy makes sense, since it is a relative to the violin and Viola, and there are electric Bass's (yes I mean the big tall ones) and electric violins/Violas

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

You should definitely check out his KZbin channel. He adds pedal-boards and really takes it to another level. Guilhem Desq is an underappreciated genius

[@austink5504]

2:03 sounds like a when your on a quest in skyrim

[@Carboxylated]

that was my exact thought too...sounds like the open world of OBLIVION or SKYRIM

[@warriorcatsofmysteryclan2240]

Sounds more to me like The Witcher than Skyrim

[@TheStardust12]

Or assasins creed somewhat

[@raihansultan5101]

@@TheStardust12 yeah the origins one !

[@alexnovek6480]

You had my interest with the hyrdy gurdy, and it was delightful to see and hear an electric one, but the zuesaphone... you win the internet today my good man... i was so in need of a smile too. Thank you.

[@santopanca]

3:20 When Zeus becomes a DJ

[@abandonedmuse]

Wow I want a Yaybahar or at least a well done album. I’m loving your compilations. I’ve learned so much. My daughter is fascinated also.

[@trinijay4256]

I really enjoyed the electric hurdy-gurdy and the yaybahar

[@MoonlitRose101]

Yo that electric hurdy-gurdy sounds like it'd be some dope boss fight intro thing

[@OrionUbe]

3:17 so these are the new Tesla speakers everyone is raving about!

[@nightowl8428]

If you get closer you can hear it way more better.

[@raulbursetpou4299]

The name of the glockenspiel piano is celesta.

[@hailsnow]

What if these videos were just an elaborate ploy to sell the electric hurdygurdy

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

I would love that

[@znuffyztruggles5744]

I doubt it. The costumer base for hurdy-gurdy makers is steady and putting in a pickup (yes the electric gurdy you saw was electro-aucustic, they all are) is only like 500$ more, so if you want one, go ahead, we wont let you make an impulsive purchase!

[@EJTunaFish]

@@znuffyztruggles5744 you took that joke way too seriously

[@znuffyztruggles5744]

@@EJTunaFish trust me, I got the joke, I'm mainly just looking for any old excuse to nerd out about my favourite instrument.

[@williameyer1203]

Hal Walker is finally in these compilation. He is very talented man.

[@banakula]

Thanks man!

[@Dynamicdude-es7sb]

4:10 RA RA RASPUTIN LOVER OF THE RUSSIAN QUEEN!! THERE WAS A CAT THAT REALLY WAS GONE!! RA RA RASPUTIN RUSSIAS GREATEST LOVE MACHINE!! IT WAS A SHAME HOW HE CARRIED OOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!!

[@chusonic]

0:40 in my country (Spain) that's a traditional musical instrument called "zanfona"

[@Aetherlight_]

if you ever continue this series, a good addition would be "That 1 Guy" and his "Magic Pipe." it uses both physical vibrations and digital signals. he plays it by bowing, plucking, slapping, touching, drumming various parts of the pipe, buttons or strings. it is kind of a modular device where he can add and remove joints to change the sound, attach external drums, kick drum pedals, bend it to change tone, pitch, etc. it really is a strange "one man band" kind of instrument

[@naigeldevelos8792]

The song in 0:01 is lowkey gliding by Hal walker

[@EmmanuelEdgar195Z]

2:18 Emperor Palpatine after work

[@uncleblunts5]

1:25 Man really loves his hurdy gurdy.

[@kalynmiller666]

Time to Sail the seas again.

[@tomaskraven]

the Khene is literally lofi made instrument. What a relaxing sound

[@whoiscxcviii]

Those compilations are now my new drug

[@lexidiusBS]

I wanna hear a folk metal band using the Yaybahar and Electric Hurdy Gurdy together.

[@jackmcnamara6973]

Gonna need 25 more videos in this series 😂

[@chim-chimney]

I’m obsessed with the khene! If fading nostalgia had a sound, I imagine it would be like this!

[@4xdblack]

That first instrument looks like it would be tons of fun to make.

[@ian_7121]

The guy who was playing the electric hurdy Gurdy looked very happy

[@SaturnAnimationsOfficial]

everyboy gangsta till the yahbahar plays while you are home alone

[@angelosaracco7442]

The khene gotta be one of the most beautiful sounding intruments I’ve ever heard

[@sillylittleboy7791]

That song in the first one on the Khene was so peaceful sounding

[@davidandsarahking2783]

0:01 i need one

[@GTS_LTS]

They take a while to make and aren't really in stock. I want one too tho.

[@nakatahup50]

แคน Thailand insrumen

[@yzzy1966]

Yeah, that was beautiful! ❤️

[@generalcorgi698]

I hope your next video features the waterphone! It's an amazing and unsettling instrument that deserves recognition

[@definitelynotwalter]

Yessir

[@masonmarchitto3051]

the khene sent me to another world for a second it had incredible vibes

[@SlappnLenny]

hey ik im late but does anyone know what song the first guy was playing? i know i heard it from somewhere before but i dont know where

[@SamBeeker]

Do you mean the song called "Low Key Gliding"?

[@alolanlucario9565]

It’s a song Coryxkenshin uses maybe

[@Parkvwv]

Llusion sampled his music and turned it into a lofi beat. You may have heard it from there

[@mr.subtitles46]

Coryxkenshin uses the remix of the song

[@cathoderaytube7497]

The music sounds like big band music from an early '40s film. Specifically, like background music when the characters are in the hotel bar.

[@gustpierceon]

These are great! I’m really looking forward to more.

[@mcneeson]

the ingenuity of human beings will never cease to amaze me

[@nicholasmacejak1156]

Thanks so much for making more! Factory Fan Bass is still my favorite though haha

[@shin-i-chikozima]

These performances are beyond description , immeasurable , unfathomable , inspirational , specutacular and outstanding

[@charbiwastaken]

Wow, those are some *wacky* instruments!

[@WirSindZuGeil]

such amazing art, much awesome, very wow, appreciated and needed. more of this!

[@luisacarvalho8719]

This is the perfect 3 am content I was looking for, ty

[@kenaicozry-gallant5217]

I friggin love the hurdy-gurdy. Genuinely a wicked instrument!!

[@thomassmith660]

2:30 franzoli electronics is amazing and he creates amazing music using Tesla coils . Been watching his channel for a while now and I still don't know how he's so good at it

[@officialxverzusz]

Hurdy-gurdy: *crancks up * Every single Hungarian in a 10 meter radius: OH SHIIIIIIIIIT HIT IT GYULA

[@crazycherokee8552]

I love how you saved the best for last. My favorite Franzoli cover is the Mortal Kombat theme that is so crispy even Raiden would kneel in awe

[@dismal368]

que khene was amazing, also the notes so nostalgic.

[@TrailMix1066]

Definitely the most badass hurdy gurdy I've ever seen.

[@balalaikabeginner]

Have you considered joining r/unusualinstruments? I think you would like it. Great compilation btw

[@lamousieloksx3]

that khene tho. shit was a quick vibe

[@gibrantrejo3258]

I aspire to feel in my life at least half of the excitement as that guy has with his electric hurdy gurdy

[@bulledereve9824]

Wow ! Love the khene !!

[@book5ter]

The Keyboard Glockenspiel got me by surprise :) Did not expect this sound out of that set up.

[@themarlboromandalorian]

I am disappointed there is no skull lyre like in the thumbnail.

[@riddlemefish6217]

The song played on the khene was so beautiful i kept listening to it

[@johnsonkeohavong1261]

First clip, This instrument comes from Laos. It's called Khene. This instrument made from bamboo. Lao people are playing Khene in various traditions ,such as, Lao new year festival, Boat racing festival, and Rocket festival.

[@zulazmi1864]

Wow.. These are really interesting and unique music instrument.. Great compilation. I wish I was included as leaflute player.

[@lotsoflove557]

EPIC! Oh the song for the Teslapones is perfect lol

[@gwarfan1994]

The first dude playing the hurdy gurdy looked so fun to talk to he looks so happy playing the gurdy

[@andrewguerra9343]

0:00 the khene sounded absolutely amazing! Such a whimsical song.

[@sbcool1027]

The Tesla coil almost sounds like a mixture of a synthesizer, a theremin, and an 80s keyboard.

[@weon6230]

the first one is so incredibly beautiful, im in tears

[@MGDrzyzga]

Ok, saving the electric hurdy-gurdy. I've been searching for unusual sounds for my setting, and I like this option.

[@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush]

I'm obsessed with the khene and hurdy gurdy

[@さびつき]

I love the Khene’s beautiful sound, that’s why I like Asia so much!

[@frick4671]

I used to have a friend who would play music on Halloween on two giant Tesla coils.

[@Bewildering3630]

I remember seeing this video a year or two ago and then losing myself shit when I first heard a remixed version of this exact sound clip of the khene

[@somegem6344]

These instruments are beautiful

[@skaa6232]

The last thing playing rasputin just killed my humour 👌😂😭

[@LordRazer3]

...an electric...hurdy gurdy...that's sounds awesome!

[@FurryGaragemakerYT]

Wow the singing Tesla coil GOT SOME BEATS BRO!! It sounds awesome and so cool! You can make dubstep with that!

[@cruciblemoriarty3114]

dude break your crank is always a joy to hear

[@ze_glitchy_gamer7629]

The yaybahar sure sounds mysterious... I like it.

[@SlyHikari03]

The khene and Hurdy gurdy are rad.

[@broisyougobbling]

“Honey! Tim’s playing with his tesla coils again!”

[@masters1ful]

0:49 woah

[@timdedecker7894]

That hurdy gurdy in the black sails theme is so fucking badass, such a cool instrument

[@uwelucas8190]

Fantastic Performance 👍