They really made water into an instrument now

The fotoplayer is an unusual instrument used for providing music and sound effects in silent films.

How about this group of Danish artists who are pushing the boundaries of musical performance, taking their instruments underwater to create new sounds and provide a captivating new experience for their audiences.

The fascinating impact of sound frequencies in water

Where do mansplainers get their water? From a well, actually…

Water bowls or popularly known as Jal Tarang is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that dates back to the 4th–6th centuries CE. The name jal tarang literally means "waves in water". The instrument is made up of up to 22 glass or porcelain bowls of varying sizes and filled with water, which are struck with beaters to produce a range of tones and volumes. The sound is similar to a xylophone and is gentle and pleasant to the ears. The Jal Tarang finds its earliest mention in the Kamasutra by Vatsyayana, where it is referred to as musical glasses filled with water. Alexander the Great, upon his return from India, is said to have taken Jal Tarang players with him to Macedonia. This suggests the instrument's ancient global appeal. One of the most intriguing aspects of the Jal Tarang is its dual nature as both a percussion and a non-percussion instrument. It can be used for solo performances accompanied by the Tabla or as an accompanying percussion instrument. The instrument's evolution can be traced back to ancient gongs and gamelans, and it was played across Java, Bali, and Burma (Myanmar today). In the 16th century, inspired by the Jal Tarang, glass music became popular in Europe, using glasses in place of cups. The Jal Tarang's characteristic tone is likened to Feng Shui wind chimes, and it is capable of producing classical Indian Ragas as well as light melodies. The player sits at the center of a semicircular arrangement of bowls and softly strikes the edges with wooden sticks to create sound. The number of bowls and the volume of water in each are adjusted to change the pitch and produce different musical notes. Jal Tarang embodies the fusion of art, science, and nature, creating a symphony that has charmed listeners for centuries.

Have to wash a lot of dishes to get this good 👍

What else is left to see

Yes, water has been transformed into musical instruments like hydraulophones, where water is used to create sounds resembling a pipe organ. Additionally, projects like "Mug Music" combine water with technology like Arduino and ChucK to generate music based on touch interactions, turning a mug of water into a musical instrument. This creativity showcases the innovative ways in which everyday elements, including water, can be utilized for musical expression.

The first slap sound so familiar 🥲