#zeusaphone

From lightning to lasers! Next up is the laser harp. Now this thing is fucking awesome. It works just like a Hydraulophone, but instead of water-jets it uses laser beams. Touching a beam generates a sound. Now, in case you don't know what a Hydraulophone is either, it's a little like a water organ, but not quite. And in case you don't know what a water organ is... well, maybe I just show you the laser harp in action! Here:

And here's the super awesome (and super nerdy!) cyborg Steve Mann playing the Hydraulophone:

This dude is a wizard! Now the Hydraulophone differs from the traditional water organ (or Hydraulis), because it actually produces the sound underwater. The water organ, on the other hand, is just an ordinary pipe organ that uses water to generate the pressure needed to blow air through the pipes. But, just in case you're curious, let's throw in a link: click here if you wish to dig deeper into the history of the water organ.

Then finally, put on your manga make-up and cosplay gear - the next instrument could have only been invented by the Japanese. Here comes the OTAMATONE! Konichiwa! Now how could I describe this with mere words? I mean just look:

I fucking have to have one! Luckily, here in Finland they cost something like 20-30 euros, so first thing monday morning, I'll go get me an Otamatone!