Stanford's Mobile Phone Orchestra Turns PDAs Into Chamber Instruments
Marissa Brassfield — January 14, 2009 — Social Good
References: ccrma.stanford.edu & laughingsquid
The Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra (MoPho for short, get it?) is my latest nerdaliciously clever musical find. These tech-savvy students take plain old mobile phones and mod them into chamber instruments.
This isn't chiptune music by any means. Watch the video above, where the Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra takes on 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin. You can see the musicians blow into their modified cell phones to make them produce sound. Fascinating.
Implications - Re-purposing is a great business venture since it raises awareness about recycling and is a way to remain environmentally friendly by reusing old items. Eco-friendly lifestyle choices are being seen in every facet of the business world and companies would be wise to incorporate green living options into their business strategy.
This isn't chiptune music by any means. Watch the video above, where the Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra takes on 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin. You can see the musicians blow into their modified cell phones to make them produce sound. Fascinating.
Implications - Re-purposing is a great business venture since it raises awareness about recycling and is a way to remain environmentally friendly by reusing old items. Eco-friendly lifestyle choices are being seen in every facet of the business world and companies would be wise to incorporate green living options into their business strategy.
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1. Re-purposing - Opportunity for businesses to raise awareness about recycling and be environmentally friendly by reusing old items.
2. Eco-friendly Lifestyle - Incorporating green living options into business strategy seen as a wise choice by companies.
3. Tech-savvy Musicians - Emerging trend of using modified mobile phones as chamber instruments presents innovative opportunities for musicians and music industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Fashion - Re-purposing old materials and incorporating eco-friendly practices can disrupt the fashion industry by addressing sustainability concerns.
2. Smartphone Accessories - The trend of tech-savvy musicians using modified mobile phones as instruments opens up opportunities for innovative smartphone accessory manufacturers.
3. Music Education - Incorporating tech-savvy instruments like modified mobile phones into music education can revolutionize the way students learn and engage with music.
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