Playing with Sound

I've found some sites (see Chispa Websites in the left hand column) to spark creativity in art, writing, and play. But it's not so easy to find sites for ways to play with music.

Here's something fun that's turning up in every recreational music group I follow. You can create your own song with a swish of your mouse:

http://lab.andre-michelle.com/tonematrix

And you can play with nature too! I received a wonderful sound-gift this week. After a welcome summer rain, the water running off our roof played a compelling rhythm on the top of our compost bin on the back porch. Two drips collaborated:

DOUM ta ta ta DOUM ta ta ta

Yesterday, after another shower (a miracle in itself in July!), I had to skootch the bin a little to the left to capture two new drips. And there it was again, this time faster, more complex. Nature, drumming! And I helped.

Best resource for awakening your ears to environmental sound: the documentary Touch the Sound, which follows the great hearing impaired Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie and her creative process. Immerse yourself!

Creative Assignment: Listen mindfully today. Join in.