We got to go behind the scenes with our friends at Metal Sounds the South of France to find out!
...turns out the answer is a LOT of care, craftsmanship, heaps of hammering, laser-cutting, patience, and good ears (along with high-precision tuners!)
We put together this video showcase for Metal Sounds and can't wait to share it with you...
Metal Sounds:
A Showcase of Passion, integrity & quality!
In this video you will get to:
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-GOĀ behind the curtain at the Metal Sounds workshop in the South of France to see how they build theĀ SpacedrumĀ handpans andĀ ZenkoĀ tongue drumsĀ
-EXPERIENCEĀ Metal Sounds in action with incredible recording artistsĀ like Canada's quirky and eclectic bandĀ Walk off the Earth
-BE IMMERSEDĀ in passionate musical compositions that combine the unique sound ofĀ SpacedrumĀ hanpans with classical music ensembles
-GET MEGA INSPIREDĀ by all the ways sound artists and musicians incorporateĀ Metal SoundsĀ into their creative work and artistic offeringsĀ
This vid's around 30-minutes long, so you can scrub through to view different portions you're curious about - OR immerseĀ yourself in the long-play which unfolds like a concert (with cut-aways to Metal Sounds workshop footage!)Ā
Longing for a handpan?Ā There are MANY different tunings available from Metal Sounds! Go to our site now where you can play videos to play them so you can add aĀ SpacedrumĀ to your "musical instrument wish list" (aw, we KNOW you have one! ;)Ā
Absolutely stunning craftsmanship in every way!- sounds almost angelic, and so mesmerizing ... feels wonderful on my body. Delightful playing experience. Everything was packaged with the upmost care. Came with tuner as well as spare strings, mallet, and accessories!
Exceeded all my expectations, which were already high. This Monolina is so meticulously crafted and well made. I wish I could purchase one for every tuning. A lovely instrument that is clearly built to endure generations.
My binural tongue drum is so so beautiful. Iām very happy with it and the sound is amazing, healing, engaging transformative! I always have the best experience with everyone at Weplaywelltogther! Iām always supported and well guided by Joule and Gabriele.
The unit came packed well. I reviewed the enclosed information. Having to tune it everyday for two weeks seemed a bit daunting for a newbie like me (no musical training) but proceeded. Ps I put the monolini on the stand but one side didnāt tighten. I tried to tune it but it took me 45 min to tune 3 strings. I tried again the next day but also was having a difficult time. I couldnāt find anything online to assist but when I was talking with my friend who is a musician she said to come over and she would help. The unit packed well in the travel well. The first thing she did was attach a āpick upā to it. And within a few minutes she had all 21 strings done. So my advice is do not buy the Monochord without a pick up. It plugs into the tuner supplied and clips in to the Monochord. For a $10 item it really should be included. Now it is so much easier and enjoyable. Without the pick up the tuner picks up all sorts of background noise even if you have a quiet space. Itās been a couple weeks now and I have bonded deeply with herā¦Mona is her name. I bought a baby blanket as itās recommended to keep it covered.