Re: [Harp-L] More new tech - the Seraphone

[Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Though admittedly fairly far off-topic, since there have been several 
resent posts about new technology I though I'd toss the new "Seraphone" 
into the mix.

I was watching the dynamic French Celtic group, "The Doolin' Band," and 
noticed an intriguing instrument that looked like a giant wooden 
melodica, but didn't sound like one. I had to investigate. It turns out 
that it is called, the "Seraphone."

http://youtu.be/iwfnJiDimbE

It turns out that this free reed instrument is similar to other 
melodicas but it plays with both blow and draw reeds. This means, 
amongst other things that it is capable of single-reed bends. Apparently 
the owner, Marc Serafini, also built it and is offering new ones for a 
mere 3,000 Euros.

Anyway I thought some of the free-reed afficionados on the L might enjoy 
knowing about this new (at least to me) instrument. If so, here is a 
page from a melodica forum that tells more about it.

http://www.melodicaworld.com/forums/topic/two-jigs-on-the-seraphone/

Happy Holidays from the Rocky Mountain West,

Michelle