This New Acoustic Instrument Creates Sounds like a Digital Synthesizer

Istanbul-based musician Görkem Şen designed this new acoustic instrument he called The Yaybahar. The instrument emits music right out of a retro sci-fi movie. This is an impressive feat considering there isn’t a bit of electricity involved. You can play the instrument in a variety of ways using mallets or a bow to create music. … Read more

28 Facts About Rock & Roll You Probably Didn’t Know

Rock and roll really needs no long introduction. It’s music with a scene, the most mind-blowing kind. Despite the bad rap that is drugs and sex, there is no denying that rock and roll artists are still the most celebrated musicians to this day. They’re, well, timeless. So, for the rock and roll fans, here … Read more

They Recorded This Song In 1971. 41 Years Later, They See It Performed Like Never Before!

In 2012, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin was given The Kennedy Center Honors, which awards exemplary lifetime achievement in the performing arts. Led Zeppelin, one of the world’s greatest rock bands of all time, is known for their timeless classics. One of which is the song “Stairway To Heaven” (released in late 1971), recognized by … Read more

A Baby Bird Lands On This Singer’s Guitar Mid-Song. His Reaction Is Priceless.

Josh Williams and his band were performing live at the Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Festival in Denton, North Carolina. While they’re in the middle of playing their instruments and singing, a baby bird landed right on Josh’s guitar. This really looks like something straight out of a Disney film. Watch. (Credit: Ted Lehmann) So glad the … Read more