Otamatone, Maywa Denki's newest invention
Novmichi Tosa, the man who runs the kooky briliant art unit Maywa Denki, has invented a new musical instrument called the Otamatone, which is shaped like a musical note (or a tadpole) and sounds kind of like a theremin. It has cute little mouth and a long tail that functions as a keyboard. This video is in Japanese, but you can get a feel for how the instrument works and what a lovely man Mr. Tosa is. Watch him play a Japanese children's tune about singing frogs two minutes into the clip.
The Otamatone is currently in production and is slated to sell in Japan starting at the end of this month.
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JamesPadraicR
#1 – 12:24 PM September 8, 2009
It's more like a
Stylophone
Chris Kale
#2 – 3:25 PM September 8, 2009
Bravo, it's very creative
Hank
#3 – 4:02 PM September 8, 2009
The Hendrix-esque Star Spangled Banner at the end was beyond awesome.
mdclarinet
#4 – 6:36 PM September 8, 2009
By "tadpole", you mean "sperm", right?
Niz
#5 – 2:38 AM September 9, 2009
Otamatone reminds me of Sandara Park. no offense, im huge fan of "Dara" of 2NE1 (Kpop group).
awesome gadget!!! i dont find its sound creepy, its cute though. Dara must have one like this. is it only available in Japan? i will give that to her as my present. ^_^
ClaMs
#6 – 5:32 AM September 9, 2009
"Auld Lang Syne" is a rock song?
michael slater
#7 – 6:26 AM September 9, 2009
IS there a name for that style of coat he is wearing? Tradesmen/industrial workers in japan all have those jackets (and generally matching pants) in diff colors but the same basic design Japan-wide. I think they're great. Where I can I find them in Tokyo?
Anonymous Anonymous
#8 – 8:55 AM September 9, 2009
Since it has eyes, I think tadpole is the correct choice.
skoog
#9 – 3:12 AM September 12, 2009
here is a another very cool new instrument ( I say its cool cos I and another chap invented it!)
Its here - its available
http://skoogmusic.com/nuggets/archives/118
see other demos on the blog or youtube channel skoogmusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/skoogmusic
music for everyone
doc schog
Otamatone
#10 – 10:07 AM September 12, 2009
Apparently you can pre-order at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Otamatone-White/dp/B002OTAUH8/ref=sr_1_1