FM3- Buddha Machine
Date Added: Nov 18, 2008 Visits: 205
Founded in 1999 by Christiaan Virant and Zhang Jian, FM3 are considered pioneers of electronic music in China. Inspired by Buddhist prayer boxes found at temples around Asia, the duo released the original Buddha Machine in April 2005. Blurring the line between music box and musical instrument, the Buddha Machine is an interactive album that lets users customize the listening experience. Drop the pitch and the music ebbs in a low ambient drone. Boost the speed and suddenly it’s alive with melody. Add a few more machines, set them at different speeds and you have an evolving audio perfume. Plug it into a mixer, add some beats or vocals or guitar... FM3 won't mind. In fact, they encourage people to use the Buddha Machine as inspiration. Since its release in 2005 it has sold more than 50,000 units worldwide and has won praise from artists as diverse as Daft Punk, Monolake, Blixa Bargeld, Mike Patton & Brian Eno.
Date Added: Nov 18, 2008 Visits: 205
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