In which Dr. Zemke had trouble finding real examples of ...the Theramin. While there are many soundalikes (hi Star Trek and Dr. Who themes), playing the real thing takes a fair degree of talent. One of the only instruments played without any physical contact, we take a deep dive into its ethereal wail.
In which Dr. Zemke had trouble narrowing down her picks for ...the cowbell. While not all present can agree the sound is reminiscent of 'Heidi and her alpine herds', all agree on the solidity, power and utter tonk it provides. Get down. (And she thought we wouldn't like this week's instrument...)
In which Dr. Kirsten educates on the 'big, awkward lover' of the musical instrument world, the cello. Listen to the sounds of solemn anticipation (thanks, Mikey) and note the team's excitement re: next week's instrument.
Featuring a special appearance from Mike's favourite ever band, Dr. Kirsten tells Mikey and Sarah all about the steel pan (caveat: don't call it a drum, you rube), known to the New Zealand Academy of Steel Pan as 'the sound of sunshine'. Fair enough.
In which Dr. Kirsten tells Mike about the vibraslap and how it all started with the humble ass. Also featuring: three pretty outstanding example tracks + Sarah getting called a slapper. Charming.
After a week of tense waiting, Dr. Zemke finally reveals what her 'number one sexiest' instrument is: the slap bass. Freeing the funk and steaming up the studio.
This week: the hurdy-gurdy. In which your protagonists discover that not only does Donovan's 'Hurdy Gurdy Man' not contain a shred of actual hurdy-gurdy, but also that you can still order one from an artisan luthier in Hamilton.
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