And Now We Pass And Just Like Glass / I See Through You

In which: Hario Glass Corporation makes some instruments.
(More pictures on the SPGRA Design Blog. They're pretty, aren't they?)

But how do they sound? Dean Shostak owns one of the glass violins made by Hario, and he's posted a sample (right here) so you can judge for yourself.



(via notcot)

All I Wanna Do / Is Have Some Fun

No explanation, no blurb: today is just a series of videos. Youtube can tell you more.

Do You Wanna Go Big?

Markneukirchen, Germany is about to claim distinction as the home of the world's largest violin. Measurements? 4.28 meters tall, 1.45 meters wide, and over 100 kilograms.

That violin is (not surprisingly) too big for me; (more surprisingly), it is too big for you too!

(Article: here)
(thanks to tschmid!)

I'm A-Built For Comfort / I Ain't A-Built For Speed

Turns out, Flight of the Bumblebee is the preferred piece for breaking speed-records. Go figure.

David Garrett on violin (starts 5:30ish)




And then there's this one...complete with a disclaimer: "NOTE: This video is not meant for a good listening experience. It is played purely for speed."
Duly noted.



(Addendum: THIS. Thanks, Kevin!)

Ocean Of Noise

In keeping with the theme of the day: William Hogarth's 1741 etching "The Enraged Musician." Poor violinist in the window!

Fiddler On The Roof

Oh hey! A superbowl ad that isn't misogynistic for a change! Although in real life Monster.com doesn't have ads for violinists. Accuracy - heigh ho.



(via Inside the Classics)