What did your elementary school music program look like? Did you have a particularly passionate teacher who made the class incredibly memorable? Perhaps you were given an instrument that you had never seen before and were able to create amazing sounds with it. Whatever the answer, prepare to be humbled.

A Reddit post depicting a group of elementary-age children absolutely crushing a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's classic 1980 song “Crazy Train” recently went viral. In the video, a classroom of kids expertly play xylophones, drums, keyboards, and a single bass guitar. The result is incredible.  They even stay on beat for the entire song without the use of sheet music.

The video was originally published on YouTube in 2012.  At the time, the kids were 4th-6th graders participating in the Louisville Leopard Percussionists, which is a non-profit organization “offering extracurricular music opportunities to local children at little or no cost.” The program has been operating in the Louisville, Kentucky area since 1993, and it is clear that the kids are incredibly passionate about what they are doing. Their energy is truly infectious. Even Ozzy Osbourne took notice, saying, “Myself, my whole family, and my fans all loved your rendition of “Crazy Train.” Keep up the good work!” In 2018, a group of children participating in the program even had the chance to perform for Osbourne and his family.

Since the original video is over a decade old, one can only wonder what the kids featured in it are up to now. How many of them have decided to pursue music, either as a hobby or as a career? Judging by the amount of talent captured in the video, it isn't a stretch that say that any one of those kids could go as far as they want. As one Redditor said, “Amazing. That teacher changed every one of those kids' lives.”

A 2012 video of elementary-age children playing a perfect cover of Ozzy Osbourne's “Crazy Train” recently went viral.

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The kids were members of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists, a non-profit that has been operating since 1993 and continues to help children explore their musicality.

In 2018, the group even performed “Crazy Train” for Ozzy Osbourne and his family.

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists: Website | YouTube | Instagram
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Many people know Eminem for his illustrious rap career, which was equally groundbreaking and controversial. Regardless of praises annd criticisms about the artist's style, his impact on rap music, as well as American culture as a whole, is undeniable. Any longtime fan of the artist will know that he has struggled with addiction in the past, but this year, the rapper celebrated 16 years of sobriety.

Eminem—whose legal name is Marshall Mathers—chose to share his achievement on Instagram. He opted to not write anything on the post, allowing the silver Alcoholics Anonymous chip in his hand to speak for itself. The chip, which is engraved with the number 16 within a triangle and tucked beneath the branches of a tree, is a modest token of Mathers' milestone. Though small, it speaks volumes. Family, friends, and fans made their feelings for the musician's personal accomplishment very clear in the comments section of the post by filling it with an outpouring of love and support. Paul Rosenberg, Mathers' longtime music manager and business partner, appropriately wrote, “Sweet 16. So proud of you.”

Eminem's current clean lifestyle is worthy of praise but it did not come easy. His sobriety journey began after years of struggling with addictions to Vicodin and Valium. He suffered a near-fatal overdose in 2007 and this is what seems to have prompted him to take the steps to get clean. He turned to exercise in order to stay sober, as he found that running released the same endorphins that he normally needed to go to sleep. Anyone who has either struggled with addiction or knows someone who has knows how difficult it is to stay sober, so Mathers' accomplishment and his ability to change his life for the better has deeply resonated with many people.

If you or someone you know has addiction issues, please reach out for help. If you're in the United States, you can get help and find support groups for substance abuse in your area through USA.gov. You can also dial 988 to speak with a mental health professional, 24/7, in English or in Spanish. The lifeline also uses Language Line Solutions to provide translation services in over 250 additional languages.

Rapper Eminem recently celebrated 16 years of sobriety with a simple yet inspiring Instagram post featuring his AA chip.

 

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Ever since its inception, heavy metal music has been filled with trailblazers, each of whom put their own unique spin on the genre. From Metallica consistently changing their style with each album, even when they know fans might hate it, to Dream Theater seamlessly merging the sounds of progressive rock and metal, these are bands that are unafraid to do what they want. But in a musical landscape that is filled with innovation and experimentation, certain bands will still stand out for doing something new and different. UUHAI is one of these such bands and luckily for us, they have been making music since 2021.

Based in Mongolia, UUHAI effortlessly combines the modern metal sound with its own traditional instruments and vocals. The band's name, UUHAI, comes from deep cultural traditions, as “shouting ‘uuhai' in unison has roots as a spiritual mantra as a sign of goodwill leading to good fortune and was used as a way of releasing energy, emboldening one’s spirits and stimulating the elements of one’s body.” In each of the band's music videos, the five members are clad in traditional Mongolian garments while some play traditional instruments such as the Morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) and the Zhangu drum. As awesome as the guitar riffs sound when paired with these instruments, the real magic starts when the vocalists come in, as they use throat singing and Urtiin Duu (long song) techniques in place of the death growls that are commonly heard in Western metal music.

The result is mesmerizing, and you don't need to speak or even understand Mongolian to recognize that. (Thankfully, for English speakers, the band's YouTube videos do feature translated captions in case you would like to know what they are singing about.) UUHAI's energy is contagious, and it is hard to keep yourself from head-banging along with them, or at the very least, tapping your foot. One English speaking commenter even wrote: “Accidentaly [sic] found this song, now i want to start horseback archery training and conquer half of the world.”

The band's goal is to “blend globalized rock music with the UNESCO-registered cultural legacies of Mongolian throat singing, long song, and horse-head fiddle music in creating Mongolian rock metal songs while uniting fans in shouts of ‘hoo-rah.'” Clearly, their plan is working, as they have caught the attention of music lovers all around the world, and will be touring across Europe later this year.

To keep up to date with UUHAI's music, you can subscribe to their channel on YouTube and follow them on Spotify.

UUHAI is a Mongolian heavy metal band that is known for combining classic metal elements with their cultural instruments and vocals, including throat singing.

You don't need to understand Mongolian to be able to jam along with them. It's hard not to head bang when you hear their signature sound.

Here are some more of their music videos:

UUHAI: Website | YouTube | Spotify | Instagram
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In the 30 years that have passed since Kurt Cobain's death, the myth around him has only grown. Regarded as a genius musician and a misunderstood artist, many forget about the real man behind the success of Nirvana. One of the most revealing displays of this was a 1992 photoshoot by husband-and-wife photography duo Russell Peacock and Constance Hansen—together known as Guzman—who captured Cobain, his wife Courtney Love, and their daughter, Frances Bean, in the intimacy of their home. Now, powerHouse Books will publish a new book featuring never-before-seen images from this shoot.

In 1992, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love were at the height of their fame. They were the leads in two of the biggest rock bands in the world; he was in Nirvana, while she was in Hole. Hoping to share a different, more domestic side to them, Spin magazine tasked Guzman with shooting a cover story. And so, the couple made their way to the musicians' home in Hollywood.

However, the shoot didn't go according to plan. The hair and make-up team were asked to leave for bringing up the negative press, and Cobain just wouldn't get ready or leave the bed. Rather than call it off, the photographers made their way to the bedroom, and took the images there. The photographers later admitted this was what they were hoping for. By capturing them in their pajamas while playing with their daughter, they showed an opposite perspective to the rockstar lifestyle they both led.

Five images taken that day were published in the December edition of Spin, which celebrated the year in music. The now-iconic cover sees Cobain in bed, carrying his daughter in one arm while Love rests on his other shoulder. The story was titled “Family Values”—a name shared with the new photography book that will include all 90 images from the shoot; as well as two essays from Michael Azerrad, author of Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana and a friend of Cobain; and Guzman, who tells the story behind these images.

“Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love picked a heck of a time to have a baby,” writes Azerrad. “Their daughter Frances was born on August 18th, 1992, the day before the 1992 Republican National Convention's ‘family values night.' The Republican Party was hell-bent on denouncing heathen libertines, a.k.a. Democrats, and so ‘family values,' wrote The New York Times columnist William Safire, became ‘the G.O.P.'s political attack phrase.'”

But the conclusion hits closer to home. “There are many good ways to be a family,” reflects the author. “In 1992, that was a difficult thing for some people to get their heads around, and it still is. But, as these very moving photographs demonstrate, there is only one true family value, and that is love.”

Family Values: Kurt, Courtney & Frances Bean comes out June 4, 2024. You can preorder a copy on Bookshop and Amazon.

PowerHouse Books will publish a new book featuring never-before-seen images of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's family life.

The 1992 images were taken by husband-and-wife photography duo Guzman, who captured Cobain, Love, and their daughter, Frances Bean, in the intimacy of their home.

Five images taken that day were published in the December edition of Spin, but the new book will feature all 90 of them.

By capturing Cobain and Love in their pajamas while playing with their daughter, Guzman showed an opposite perspective to the rockstar lifestyle they both led.

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Jimmy Buffett was a beloved musician who remains an inspiration today. On top of the fans who loved his music and cheerful demeanor, he was also cherished by his musician peers. Buffett passed away in September 2023 at the age of 76, and to celebrate his life and legacy, a star-studded concert was thrown a few days ago at the Hollywood Bowl. Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, and Snoop Dogg were in attendance and among them was Paul McCartney, who shared a poignant story about the final days of his good friend Jimmy.

The former Beatle began by praising the late “Margaritaville” singer. “Like everyone else in the building has said tonight, this is one great man,” McCartney said. “He was generous, he was funny, he'd done just about everything in his life.”

McCartney then delved into his kindness with a heartwarming memory: “And I say he was so generous. I was on holiday with him and I forgot to bring my guitar. So he had his own guitar strung left-handed for me. And then the next time I saw him, he'd had one custom made left-handed for me. So I love Jimmy.”

The British singer then recalled being asked to sing for Buffett at his home by his wife Jane Slagsvol. “Just in the last week of his life, I was invited up to his house by Janie,” McCartney said on stage at Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, just before his performance. “And I was invited up there to sing a couple of songs for Jimmy, and he was in a pretty bad way, but he still had that twinkle in his eye. So I thought I'll sing one of those songs that I sang to him tonight.”

The former Beatle then took to the piano. There, he played a sorrowful “Let It Be” under a starry background that later formed a portrait of the late singer. During the song, McCartney was joined by the Eagles, who were also good friends of Buffett. The Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's longtime touring band, also played at the event and were introduced to the stage one by one by McCartney after his own performance.

You can watch McCartney's performance at Jimmy Buffett's tribute concert below.

Paul McCartney shared a poignant story about Jimmy Buffett at a tribute concert celebrating the life and legacy of the “Margaritaville” singer.

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Most chart-topping singers these days are 20 and 30-somethings with a daring fashion sense and lavish lifestyles. But as luck would have it, the UK’s best-selling classical artist debut in recent years is Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel, a choir of nuns whose ages range  from 50 to 96. After making it to the fifth spot in the UK albums chart with their first album, Light for the World, the group is back with yet another collection of songs, titled My Peace I Give You.

The nuns first broke onto the scene in 2020, when they released Latin hymns and medieval texts with a 21st-century twist. While their choice of songs could be seen as unorthodox, the Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel put out their first record at the height of the pandemic, offering calm and solace with their music at a tumultuous time. “It's been quite incredible the number of letters we've had from people all over the world saying they're not religious but that our music has touched them,” Sister Gabriel, who joined the order of enclosed nuns in 1994 at age 23, told BBC Radio Sussex.

Despite their newfound fame, the nuns, who represent six different nationalities, live in a rural community in Sussex. The women live within an 800-year-old tradition, working and praying according to the form of life drawn up by St. Clare of Assisi in 1253.

While most acts feel anxious regarding their sophomore album, the Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel couldn't pass up the opportunity. Recorded at the convent chapel in Arundel, West Sussex, and mixed at Abbey Road Studios, My Peace I Give You aims to bring music from the 13th century back to the mainstream charts. It also offers “a message of peace for a fractured world and the importance of caring for the planet.”

The core of the album is “The Canticle of Creation,” written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1224 and divided across seven songs. This composition holds a special place in the nuns' heart, since St. Francis of Assisi was a friend of their order founder. “They lived eight centuries ago,” Sister Gabriel told The Guardian. “But they knew many things we still struggle with today, including how important it is to understand our relationship with the environment.”

Since helping others is central to the work of the nuns, they donated the profits from the sales of their first album and will do the same with the second. To them, the real gain is having helped so many people with their music. “My longing is for our music to touch people's hearts, and that's been the response,” said Sister Graça. “A lot of people saying, ‘I don't believe in God, but there is something about your music that takes me somewhere that I had never experienced before.' That's it.”

My Peace I Give You comes out on May 24, 2024. Scroll down to listen to the first single off the album.

The Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel, a choir of nuns whose ages range from 50 to 96, have the UK’s best-selling classical artist debut in recent years.

After making it to No.5 on the UK albums chart with their first album, the group is back with yet another collection of songs, titled My Peace I Give You.

Take a listen to the first single:

Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel: Website | Facebook | Spotify

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Some of the catchiest songs out there are inspired by love, heartbreak, or simply partying; however, the next club hit could be a fun song about kangaroo behavior. If it sounds like an obscure scientific topic, that's because it is. Weliton Menário Costa, who goes by WELI, is a biologist who just won the a science competition named “Dance Your PhD” with an upbeat tune called “Kangaroo Time.” The catchy track is even accompanied by a fun and insightful music video based on his research.

“Dance Your PhD” is exactly what it sounds like. Scientists submit videos featuring them dancing while they explain what their research is about, as well as their findings, in simple terms. Even if they are averse to the camera, the researcher must be part of the dance. This wasn't an issue for WELI, a creative soul with a knack for songwriting. Not only does he star in the video, but he is also the one who sings on the track.

“I've had a passion for creative writing since I was 18,” WELI tells My Modern Met. “However, my scientific endeavors somewhat stifled my creative expression, leading to a prolonged creative block. About a year before creating ‘Kangaroo Time,' I started performing at pubs and open mics, which reignited my songwriting. I would craft the lyrics and melody, and my guitarist friend would create the chords.”

As an immigrant to Australia from Brazil who identifies as queer, WELI found solace in the different personalities observed in the Eastern grey kangaroos, his subject of study. The “Kangaroo Time” music video cleverly depicts and relays some interesting facts about how diversity is inherent to them and many other species. For example, each kangaroo has a unique personality and it appears early in life; and yet, kangaroos can adjust their behavior when in groups and react in different ways when they encounter something new.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

To depict this, WELI summoned a diverse group of friends and artists, including drag queens and samba dancers. By spotlighting several genres of dance—as well as the willingness of them all to fall into rhythm and coordinate with one another—WELI both makes his research accessible and sends an uplifting message. “Differences lead to diversity,” the music video explains. “It exists within any given species, it's just natural.”

“The video shoot felt like my graduation, and its success was akin to winning Eurovision!” WELI says. The momentum of the song has even inspired him to take this endeavor a step further. And so, he has released an EP titled Yours Academically, Dr. WELI. “My heart was torn between science and the vibrant world of pop music. After my PhD, I left academia to explore dance and music more freely, which is when I met many of the dancers featured in my video.” Made up of four songs, The EP chronicles his departure from academia to setting his sights on pursuing a music career.

For WELI, the experience of marrying pop music and science was “incredibly fulfilling.” With a little luck, it won't be long until he is filling dance floors with his research-inspired hits. “I hope listeners will be touched by the exuberance of diversity, collaboration, and interdisciplinarity,” he shares. “Any additional insights they gain, whether about kangaroo science or societal aspects, would be an added benefit.”

Weliton Menário Costa, who goes by WELI, is a biologist who just won the “Dance Your PhD” science competition.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

This upbeat tune called “Kangaroo Time” is accompanied by a fun and insightful video based on the scientist's research.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

As an immigrant to Australia from Brazil who identifies as queer, WELI found solace in the different personalities found in the Eastern grey kangaroos, his subject of study.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

The “Kangaroo Time” music video cleverly depicts and relays some interesting facts about how diversity is inherent to this and many other species.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

To depict this, WELI summoned a diverse group of friends and artists, including drag queens and samba dancers.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

By spotlighting several genres of dance—as well as the willingness of them all to fall into rhythm and coordinate with one another—WELI both makes his research accessible and sends an uplifting message.

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

“Differences lead to diversity. It exists within any given species, it's just natural.”

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

“The video shoot felt like my graduation, and its success was akin to winning Eurovision!”

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

For WELI, the experience of marrying pop music and science was “incredibly fulfilling.”

Photo: Nic Vevers/Australian National University (ANU)

Watch the video for “Kangaroo Time”:

WELI: YouTube | Spotify

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by ANU Communications and Engagement.

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Paul McCartney's violin-shaped Hofner bass is a symbol of The Beatles' early years, much like their polished suits and moptop hairdos. While its appearance on countless shows and studio recordings would have made it worthy of being displayed in a museum, it had a much different fate. In 1972, it was stolen from a van, and its whereabouts remained a mystery for over half a century. Now, thanks to an exhaustive online campaign, the iconic bass has been returned to its rightful owner.

The story of McCartney's bass began all the way back in 1961. After reluctantly taking over the role of bass player from Stuart Sutcliffe, McCartney purchased his first bass guitar, a Hofner 500/1 model, during his time in Hamburg. “This was the bass that powered Beatlemania,” reads The Lost Bass Project site, the effort behind its return. “He used it in Hamburg for several residencies, he played it over 250 times at The Cavern Club. It was used to record The Beatle’s first two albums—Please Please Me and With The Beatles. It’s the bass you hear on ‘Love Me Do,' ‘Twist and Shout,' ‘All My Loving,' ‘She Loves You' and other hit singles.”

Two years later, McCartney got another almost identical Höfner bass, with the original Hamburg-bought version becoming a backup. But even then the original was used in key sessions, like the recording of Let It Be.

After its disappearance, the instrument was thought to be lost or destroyed.  In 2018, a worldwide search was launched, with hundreds of fans sending tips and leads. However, it wasn't until 2023, that the search truly moved forward. After piecing together all the details from the theft, The Lost Bass Project realized who had stolen it and where it might have been all this time. After publishing an article detailing their findings, their message reached the right person. Turns out, the bass had been in the same family for five decades.

“As a result of the publicity, someone living in a terraced house in Hastings on the south coast of England contacted Paul McCartney’s company and then returned the bass to them. The search was over—Paul had his stolen bass back at last!” While it had some damage, The Lost Bass Project has said that it can easily be repaired by someone with experience, making it playable again.

The Beatles member announced the return of his beloved instrument via his website. “Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972, has been returned,” said his team in a statement. “The guitar has been authenticated by Höfner and Paul is incredibly grateful to all those involved.”

In 1972, Paul McCartney's violin-shaped Hofner bass was stolen from a van, and its whereabouts remained a mystery for over half a century.

 

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Now, thanks to an exhaustive online campaign, the iconic bass has been returned to its rightful owner.

 

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“Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972, has been returned. Paul is incredibly grateful to all those involved.”

 

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Weatherman Adam Krueger has won the hearts of music fans by cleverly inserting lyrics into his live TV forecasts. Working based on fan suggestions, he gets many requests from pop music fans. Recently, one of his latest attempts showed no genre is out of his reach. Krueger tried his hand at sneaking lyrics from the heavy metal act Disturbed, impressing even the members of the band.

After taking a request for Metallica's “Enter Sandman,” a lot of metalheads began following Krueger and asked him to include their favorite bands. Looking at the upcoming weather for the Houston area, where he is based, Krueger got an idea. The region was expecting a big burst of cedar pollen, which sparks allergies in many people. And so he thought Disturbed's “Down with the Sickness,” one of their most famous songs, would be the perfect fit.

In the clip, Krueger can be seen driving to work as he vibes to the heavy metal track. Once in front of his trusty green screen, the fun beings. Committed to the bit, he even included the “ooh-wah ah-ah-ah” guttural sounds made by lead singer David Draiman.

After inserting lyrics from 200 songs in his weather report, Krueger is now a master of his craft. That's why he daringly found a way to sneak lyrics like “drowning this in my sea of loathing,” as well as “when silently in changes, violently it changes” to address the pollen and gusts of Arctic air.

Krueger has said that the ultimate compliment is for the band featured in a video to share it or comment on it. Luckily, this time the video made its way to Disturbed, who wrote, “Awesome,” along with some horn hand signs on Instagram, much to the delight of their fans.

To stay up to date with Krueger's latest weather-music mashups, make sure to follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

Krueger tried his hand at sneaking lyrics from heavy metal acts such as Disturbed and Metallica, with funny results.

 

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Brian Eno ‘Turntable II' 2024 © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery photography Luke Walker 2024

Musician Brian Eno has long shaped the history of his craft. Not only is he a pioneer of ambient music, but he has also produced landmark music albums for acts such as U2, David Bowie, and Coldplay. Beyond his work in music, Eno is also a prolific visual artist. Marrying both of his passions, Eno designed a light-up turntable that is nothing short of a work of art.

Turntable II is a revival of the first record player designed by Eno, which was distributed in 2021. “When it doesn’t have to do anything in particular, like play a record, it is a sculpture,” the musician states. Made up of a round platter and base with sequenced acrylic LED lights, the turntable changes colors randomly and slowly. “It’s the softness of these colors and the way they merge with each other that is so seductive,” Eno adds.

Much like his ambient music enhances the atmosphere with experimental beats, Eno's Turntable II delicately shapes the ambience by glowing in vibrant shades of pink, blue, orange, yellow and green—which Eno calls “colorscapes.” Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this functional sculpture can play both 33 and 45 rpm vinyl. The turntable features a white 8.6″ Pro-Ject aluminium tonearm and an Ortofon white 2M cartridge.

“Since my first experiments with light and sound in the late 1960's, I’ve never ceased to be fascinated by the amazingly intricate, complex and unpredictable results produced by simple deterministic systems,” Eno shared back in 2018. “Out of simplicity, complexity arises. That is for me the most incredible idea of evolution theory and of cybernetics. John Cage once said: ‘The function of Art is to imitate Nature in her manner of operation,' and that has been an objective for me throughout my working life.”

Brian Eno's Turntable II is limited to 150 pieces, and its price begins at £20,000 (a little over $25,000). As an additional treat to his fans, the record player comes with the musician's signature and edition number engraved on the side. And much like a sculpture, those interested can see it in person at the Paul Stolper Gallery in London until March 9, 2024.

Beyond his work in music, Brian Eno is also a prolific visual artist. Marrying both of his passions, Eno designed a light-up turntable that is nothing short of a work of art.

Brian Eno ‘Turntable II' 2024 © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery photography Luke Walker 2024

Turntable II is a revival of the first record player designed by Eno, which was distributed in 2021.

Brian Eno ‘Turntable II' 2024 © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery photography Luke Walker 2024

“When it doesn’t have to do anything in particular, like play a record, it is a sculpture.”

Brian Eno ‘Turntable II' 2024 © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery photography Luke Walker 2024

Made up of a round platter and base with sequenced acrylic LED lights, the turntable changes colors randomly and slowly.

Brian Eno ‘Turntable II' 2024 © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery photography Luke Walker 2024

“It’s the softness of these colors and the way they merge with each other that is so seductive.”

Brian Eno ‘Turntable II' 2024 © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery photography Luke Walker 2024

Brian Eno: Website
Paul Stolper Gallery: Website

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Paul Stolper Gallery.

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