Read on: — What’s in the latest issue of Dyson’s magazine?
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Foreword
Sir James Dyson describes how and why his engineers decided to redesign musical instruments from scratch. He also explains that when it comes being an inventor, constantly engaging in creative side-projects and tasks are a vital part of the pilgrim’s progress.
Invented instrumental
Ever heard of an Ampsi-chord? How about a Cyclophone? No? Well that’s because Dyson engineers recently made them up. After months of hard work, six entirely new musical instruments were unveiled in Dyson’s Malmesbury HQ in front of a crowd of unsuspecting onlookers. Read all about how each new musical device works and, most importantly, how it sounds?
Q&A with Toby Purser, Conductor of the Orion Orchestra
Toby Purser is one of the music industry’s most respected rising stars. After a chance conversation with Sir James Dyson, Toby was selected to conduct a piece of music which was composed specifically for — and using — Dyson technology. We talk with him about what makes a good conductor and why he thinks music needs to constantly try new things.
Interview: Meet David Roche the man blending science and music
David Roche is an experimental, young composer who like to try and make music using unusual methodologies and techniques. In his most recent piece, David took up the challenge of making a serious piece of music for, about, and even using, Dyson technology. We ask what inspires him when making music?
The Dyson Symphony — A song of sound and science
On 18th February 2018, London’s prestigious musical venue, Cadogan Hall, hosted the first ever performance of an original piece of Dyson music, using never before played instruments designed and made by Dyson employees. This is the story of the unusual experiment to combine science and music.
What does music look like?
It is one of those questions artists and scientists alike have wondered: if we could see it, what would music look like? This is precisely what artist, Nicholas Rougeux has attempted to envisage with his series Off the staff. For on: magazine he has recreated the programme of Dyson X Orion Orchestra’s collaboration feeding the sheet music for the performance through his algorithm making the music into art.
on: is Dyson’s magazine, which is published six times a year and distributed in Dyson stores. Is you would like to read more from our issues please click here.
