#lasry-baschet

A show dedicated to the Baschet brothers; early pioneers of sound design and creators of the Cristal Bacshet, who changed perceptions about what creates music and how.

François & Bernard Baschet were two remarkable characters from Paris, France who lifelong work started amidst the artistic turmoil of the 1950s. Engineers, acousticians, sculptors, musicians and philosophers, they developed their own method to constructing sculptures that were also musical instruments.Early pioneers of sound design, they changed perceptions about what creates music and how.…

"Manege" (below) is their best-known track, largely due to its role as the theme to the UK TV show Picture Box . Trunk and Finders Keepers have both issued their work at some point, but I think the visual aspect of Lasry-Baschet is essential--you need to see them playing those instruments, some of which are over 20 feet high, to really immerse yourself in the experience. 

Lasry-Baschet - Mister Blues