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Ever looked at a marble and thought “Hey, I could make music with those things!” No? Well, me neither, but Martin Molin of Swedish band Wintergatan did, and we’re seriously glad about that, because what he’s invented is nothing short of genius.
Taking two years to complete, The fantastically complex Wintergatan Marble Machine is comprised of 3000 internal parts and uses 2000 marbles to make music. The instrument is built largely from wood and is operated by a perplexing array of manually-operated pulleys, gears and levers. It even uses LEGO Technic parts! Check out the pictures below to see this amazing machine for yourself.
Words can’t really do justice to the beautiful music created by this unique instrument so you’re just going to have to watch the video. I’m sure you’ll agree that Molin’s hard work has certainly paid off. That’s what we call using your marbles!
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First, watch the video. Words just can’t describe it!
Swedish musician Martin Molin took 2 years to complete his crazy music machine
The Wintergatan Marble Machine is comprised of 3000 internal parts and uses 2000 marbles to make music
The instrument is built largely from wood and is operated by pulleys, gears and levers.
It even uses LEGO Technic parts!
The machine is too big to move without being dismantled
But the musician wants to build a smaller one so he can take it on tour
We hope he does because we can’t wait to see this amazing machine in action!
Here’s the making of:
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PriyankaJatan 9 years ago
AHHH I love it! That is so cool how he made an instrument with marbles!
Drake Hansen 5 years ago
I've seen this before, but I'm surprised to see it on BoredPanda. It's actually so cool. Another interesting musical device I've seen is the Floppotron. A collection of obsolete computer hardware, including, hard drives, flatbed scanners, and of course, floppy drives. The devices creator writes the code himself, and he's played various songs, including Through The Fire and The Flames, DOOM E1M1, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more! Go check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/sh4dowww90
KimAthanasiou 9 years ago
He should seriously show this amazing invention to the marble museum in Devon, U.K. They would love it.
genevieveoconnell 9 years ago
AWESOMENESS TO THE MAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie Foster 9 years ago
Where fantasy becomes reality! I love all the layers of sound blending into a great show for eyes and ears alike.
Valerie Foster 9 years ago
He did in the first video at the top, it's lovely :)
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Keanureaves 9 years ago
Here's what I'm talking about! Hope you guys enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu-A0jqMPd8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk_eWLCDhKE
PriyankaJatan 9 years ago
AHHH I love it! That is so cool how he made an instrument with marbles!
Drake Hansen 5 years ago
I've seen this before, but I'm surprised to see it on BoredPanda. It's actually so cool. Another interesting musical device I've seen is the Floppotron. A collection of obsolete computer hardware, including, hard drives, flatbed scanners, and of course, floppy drives. The devices creator writes the code himself, and he's played various songs, including Through The Fire and The Flames, DOOM E1M1, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more! Go check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/sh4dowww90
KimAthanasiou 9 years ago
He should seriously show this amazing invention to the marble museum in Devon, U.K. They would love it.
genevieveoconnell 9 years ago
AWESOMENESS TO THE MAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie Foster 9 years ago
Where fantasy becomes reality! I love all the layers of sound blending into a great show for eyes and ears alike.
Valerie Foster 9 years ago
He did in the first video at the top, it's lovely :)
Load More Replies... Keanureaves 9 years ago
Here's what I'm talking about! Hope you guys enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu-A0jqMPd8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk_eWLCDhKE
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