Revenge of the Dorks
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The dorks are taking over- Dorkbot is a nationwide group of technology based artists who get together to collaborate and create works of art. I dropped in on one of their meetings and made a few new friends...check it out.
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When I start hearing glass rocks telling me a stories, I'm out. Seriously, that's pretty cool, but really strange at the same time. That light harp is really awesome though. It's amazing to see where technology is going to take music in the future. Seeing that you can play a harp now with just passing your hand through a light wave. lol, more Paris Hilton jokes, priceless. Why don't those ever get old? She's way to easy of a target.
When I start hearing glass rocks telling me a stories, I'm out. Seriously, that's pretty cool, but really strange at the same time. That light harp is really awesome though. It's amazing to see where technology is going to take music in the future. Seeing that you can play a harp now with just passing your hand through a light wave. lol, more Paris Hilton jokes, priceless. Why don't those ever get old? She's way to easy of a target.
I know now that I am not a dork so I must be a geek
I know now that I am not a dork so I must be a geek
This video was great...very inspiring!
Playing the laser harp with your head was pretty good too. Since your hair is all crazy, does that mean it makes different noises when your head is playing it as opposed to Tina's head?
Playing the laser harp with your head was pretty good too. Since your hair is all crazy, does that mean it makes different noises when your head is playing it as opposed to Tina's head?
That would depend on the resolution (ie how many diodes in per area), the geometric dimensions of laura's head and hair and how fast she could possibly move her head back and forth before passing out as opposed to Tina...
I... guess I'm a dork.
That would depend on the resolution (ie how many diodes in per area), the geometric dimensions of laura's head and hair and how fast she could possibly move her head back and forth before passing out as opposed to Tina...
I... guess I'm a dork.
So many variables *passes out*
Yes, you're a dork...join the party!
Yes, you're a dork...join the party!
Wow Laura found her new calling! Harp head Lady.
Wow Laura found her new calling! Harp head Lady.
Laura moving her head back and forth *passes out*
Yes, I went there.
Laura moving her head back and forth *passes out*
Yes, I went there.
Jean Michel Jarre did this back in 1980... what a hack this guy is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Przestrzen_wolnosci_harfa_laserowa.jpg
The Wiki entry for laser harp also has some interesting information.
Jean Michel Jarre did this back in 1980... what a hack this guy is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Przestrzen_wolnosci_harfa_laserowa.jpg
The Wiki entry for laser harp also has some interesting information.
Is that on Mercer?
Is that on Mercer?
Definitely a geek here.
Definitely a geek here.
Almost: 410 Dexter Ave N (Between Harrison & Republican)
See-also: http://www.cocaseattle.org
Almost: 410 Dexter Ave N (Between Harrison & Republican)
See-also: http://www.cocaseattle.org
While it is a bit sad that he doesn't acknowledge the similarity to an laser harp, his audio implementation is fundamentally different from the laser harp concept. The triggers impact the sound in more complicated ways than just simulating virtual 'strings'. The target audience is also very different. His goal was to make an instrument that a musical novice could enjoy, and use to produce intersting sounds. A laser harp has a simpler interface which is harder for a novice to use, at least to use in a way that produces interesting sounds.
While it is a bit sad that he doesn't acknowledge the similarity to an laser harp, his audio implementation is fundamentally different from the laser harp concept. The triggers impact the sound in more complicated ways than just simulating virtual 'strings'. The target audience is also very different. His goal was to make an instrument that a musical novice could enjoy, and use to produce intersting sounds. A laser harp has a simpler interface which is harder for a novice to use, at least to use in a way that produces interesting sounds.
... but fun nonetheless. Laura on top form as usual.
BTW, Laura, you KNOW I´m gonna use that shot of you under the beams in my next wallpaper!
... but fun nonetheless. Laura on top form as usual.
BTW, Laura, you KNOW I´m gonna use that shot of you under the beams in my next wallpaper!
but i'd follow her anywhere... i <3 laurafoy.
but i'd follow her anywhere... i <3 laurafoy.
Thanks, I thought that looked familiar, my bus used to go right past there.
Thanks, I thought that looked familiar, my bus used to go right past there.
it's a shame your bus doesn't go by there anymore...
it's a shame your bus doesn't go by there anymore...
Great show. Where can I go to find events and groups like this in my area?
Great show. Where can I go to find events and groups like this in my area?
It's great to see that whole "nerds with facilities meets the crunchy artists" scene I left in college still flourishes with the "older than 21" crowd.
I miss the dorks of my college days and all the weed-speak (ever talk to stoners? I've known people who never touched the stuff that talk about the same "deep" topics...good times). It's a shame central New England is such a social desert and bereft of anything not associated to vehicles, alcohol and Nascar (*cue the banjo). I guess I could always be "the old guy" at some local university's hangout.
Dorkbot would be a blast around these parts.
It's great to see that whole "nerds with facilities meets the crunchy artists" scene I left in college still flourishes with the "older than 21" crowd.
I miss the dorks of my college days and all the weed-speak (ever talk to stoners? I've known people who never touched the stuff that talk about the same "deep" topics...good times). It's a shame central New England is such a social desert and bereft of anything not associated to vehicles, alcohol and Nascar (*cue the banjo). I guess I could always be "the old guy" at some local university's hangout.
Dorkbot would be a blast around these parts.
Go Jean-Michel Jarre
... Equinoxe forever...
Go Jean-Michel Jarre
... Equinoxe forever...
This looks *very* similar to the Jarre laser harp actually... Not sure what the difference is. Jarre breaks the lasers in a similar way to also trigger notes.
This looks *very* similar to the Jarre laser harp actually... Not sure what the difference is. Jarre breaks the lasers in a similar way to also trigger notes.
Great video, dorks rule.
Great video, dorks rule.
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