Since discovering it recently, the glass armonica has quickly become one of my favorite instruments, along with the harpsichord, the mandolin, the violin, the cello, the celesta & the _koto._ This is a beautiful piece that showcases the celestial sound of the armonica perfectly.❤️

@grailheart

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@kadenshoemaker6669

Жыл бұрын

Listen to a theramin it's beautifulkzread.info/dash/bejne/qJyGzs97g7HQeag.html

@jasonzacharias2150

4 ай бұрын

Your initiation is complete

I'd love to hear a "band" of the glass harmonica, the ocarina and the hang drum.

@andrewcavallo1877

3 жыл бұрын

Add the kalimba and you’re golden

@andrewcavallo1877

3 жыл бұрын

@Constantinos CHRISTODOULAKIS I don’t know, I wish there was some sort of wide open global resource that you could type any word into and it would give information on it, hmm... Lol as a fellow prog metal fan i can’t be that sarcastic to you, it’s an acoustic instrument with metal tines that you pluck with your fingers, it sounds really cool, you should check videos on it

@andrewcavallo1877

3 жыл бұрын

@Constantinos CHRISTODOULAKIS A sad truth, but who knows, maybe it’ll catch on someday

@andrewcavallo1877

3 жыл бұрын

@Constantinos CHRISTODOULAKIS My cousin plays the Glass Armonica, so it has a chance I guess. But he is like a music professor n shit in the classical industry so not really with any influence in metal sadly. But yeah, any of these antithetical instruments are possible I guess either way, even if not currently present

@andrewcavallo1877

3 жыл бұрын

Another instrument to add: the tongue drum

I cannot believe that there were instruments that could create such ethereal sounds before synthesizers existed.

@henkkahenrik4183

6 жыл бұрын

You can produce same sound with bunch of wineglasses and water. It's simple sience. Glass resonates at specific wavelength and produces sound. Size of glass and amount of water affect on resonance, causing different sounds. Even kids often do this at certain age without knowing, and end up noticing the sound. I was about 7 when i noticed resonance of glass, while playing around with wineglasses. If you drag your finger along the edge of wineglass with water, you can produce similar sound. You should put some water to the edge of glass as well, and/or in ur finger. This helps it to resonate better. Also the reason why wineglass and glass armonica works better than average glass is the bowl shape, that resonates better.

...And this is why Ben Franklin was America's Leonardo DaVinci.

@falconfeathers9454

6 жыл бұрын

maybe the key was lightning What an incredible design

@synthyawylder3297

5 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Franklin, a genius, a man ahead of his time. As was Leonardo DaVinci. His instrument, finally brought to life: kzread.info/dash/bejne/papn0ttscdOej7w.html

@ksol1460tv

4 жыл бұрын

.. and the ONLY President of the United States -- who was NEVER President of the United States!

@inkyguy

4 жыл бұрын

ObiWanShinobi1, to his credit Franklin actually invented things that were made in his lifetime, and made very profitably too. Da Vinci almost certainly had a greater intellect than Franklin, which is not to demean Franklin's at all. However, Da Vinci wasn't a very organized or practical person, and few of any of Da Vinci's inventions were ever made, while Franklin's were and still are.

@Kisuke323

3 жыл бұрын

not even close

just when you think you've seen and heard everything , you realise you haven't , amazing I'm in awe . . .

Oh boy I think I took too many Benadryl!! I tried to listen to some music and now YouYube turned into Benjamin Franklin playing a lathe in space! D: Donnie Hicks

@negative4life

9 жыл бұрын

That comment is epic!

@TaylorTheDeveloper

6 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Franklin invented this version of the glass harmonica!

@oscarrobles4344

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have not laughed so hard in years! Its really earlier and my family is asleep or at least they were, I'm sure I woke someone up shit maybe even my neighbor....funniest comment on KZread!!!!!at least in my book...thanks again!

@mightykaytor

5 жыл бұрын

Too funny.

@morelhunter3966

4 жыл бұрын

"I'll have what she's having."

This instrument is rumored to make people insane when listening to it for large quantities of time. I myself do not know if this is true, but the idea behind that is that the glass harmonica speaks at a range humans don't hear especially well, which makes it sound like the sound is coming from everywhere and nowhere all at once.

@apersonwithacomment7732

4 жыл бұрын

That's quite interesting.

@chromatilla

4 жыл бұрын

According to QI that was probably due to lead poisoning as they used to use lead glass.

@KentBuchla

4 жыл бұрын

This is stupid

@LilRedOne85

4 жыл бұрын

Bad playing does make one go insane.... practice helps! 🙃

@JanCarol11

4 жыл бұрын

It is the players who went insane - it was considered a "dangerous art" - lead glass (and hours and hours of practice)

Things like this are why I love humanity. Superb.

@henkkahenrik4183

6 жыл бұрын

Humanity banned this instrument in the 18th century cuz they thought it summoned demons. Youp, thats humanity for you. -_-

This is such a beautiful composition, of light and of sound, i love the touch of the bells, as the 'Armonica graces the envelope of the ear, and the bell chimes in from above and overhead... a lovely progression, a dance of sound. Thank you for sharing.

This is a very emotional piece to me. Felt like crying at times and then felt like everything was going to be ok.

Sound from heaven...Thanks for letting me know there's a wonderful instrumental in the world that is called Glass Armonica! Now I might consider if I should start to appreciate instrumental music instead of pop music...

@StopItGarrison

Жыл бұрын

Shut up David

I saw a Glass Armonica at an opera i went to in LA, It has since been one of my favorite instruments.

@platinumsun4632

3 жыл бұрын

Damn. Nice.

Love the whole video. The glass armonica is beautifully designed. Amazing!

benjamin franklin ordered one of these from skymall

@markw3598

9 жыл бұрын

Why would he do that!? He invented the darn thing, he has his own!

@BHouseLisa

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Perfect.

I like when i'm in the awesome part of youtube.

Riveting, enchanting, soothing... Thank you for this wonderful piece! 💗

This is a beautiful piece of music! Thank you Mr. Zeitler! And thank you Mr. Franklin for inventing such a wonderful musical instrument!

it's like a natural analog synthesizer

Very ethereal and lovely. I can close my eyes and see wonderful pictures with this music. You have a great talent. Thank you for sharing.

Oh, sir, this is heavenly.

beautiful William, you are truly amazing, the pure soul put into this music makes any season feel warm and cozy and bright and just perfect. Thank you.

This is amazing. Just love the sound it puts your mind in a different place.

The Armonica is such a beautiful instrument. It truly is divine.

this is such a pretty piece of music. i can't stop listening.

*sniff sniff* reminds me of those beautiful Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess songs

Such calming music.Sounds out of this world.

Incredible.. the instrument itself and your skills, sir. Beautifully tantalizing to the ears..

Gracias "un poco de todo" super relajante la canción.

That was lovely. Nothing else really sounds quite like Mr. Franklin's armonica, and this composition took full advantage of it.

Beautiful. Simply a piece of art.

OUTSTANDING! Beautiful and wonderful and THANK YOU so much for posting this. BRAVO!

Mesmerizing--absolute ART! Loved it.

I had to save this it's very well done. Feel like I stumbled upon a gem.

Very beautiful!! What a nice relaxing sound! You are very creative and clever, William!

Very nice. I've always enjoyed anything performed on the glass armonica.

The instrument, the sound, and the song are so beautiful. I'm so glad I saw this yesterday on the NASA stream during her transit, and was able to find it here!

Absolutely wonderful.

This is like the trippiest thing I've seen and heard

William, it's a great song. That's for including the armonica as much as you did.

Really really cool. I like that you went beyond a simple demonstration of a musical instrument and tied it into the theme of the transit of Venus.

What a magnificent blend of science and music. Bravo!!

real men play leaded glass armonicas

@williamzeitler8447

8 жыл бұрын

Actually there's such a thing as URANIUM glass, and that's what REAL men play!

@henkkahenrik4183

6 жыл бұрын

And thats why they were banned in the first place. Players used to lick their fingers to add resonance, got lead poisoning which either drugged them or knocked them out, sometimes even killed them, and of course people from 18th century thought that the instrument summoned demons and drove people insane, and banned it instead of looking for the cause... -_-'''

I absolutely love this arrangement.

Beautiful music. Thank you for sharing it :D

I love the creativity and it sounds really nice.....great job....

That's incredibly beautiful.

Absolutely stunning performance

@grailheart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is honestly one of the coolest things! I play violin, and now I feel like I need to find out where I could get me one of these things.

This is utterly enchanting.

Wonderful composition! This is a perfect piece of music to celebrate the amazing Transit of Venus. bravissimo sir!

Wow. This is quite something. Thanks Mr. Zeitler.

absoloutley love the sound.

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

this is some movie / game soundtrack worthy material here :') very beautiful

Really lovely, thanks!

This video is amazing, really beautiful, Thanks for sharing

absolument fascinant et captivant, quel grand travail vous avez réalisé !! bravo !!!

Wow man wow.this instrument has a killing sound...lots of love

@grailheart

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just simply amazing 👏

This sounds like Close encounters of the 3rd kind in places. Thank you it is a lovely composure

This was lovely.

That instrument is really magical.

Stunning!

Magique,magnifique,merci !

Fantastic video... Science and art standing side by side.

I am intrigued by this instrument since learning of Benjamin Franklin's invention of it.

A magnificent artistic accomplishment!

Beautiful!

Ultra pleasant Music of the Spheres - thank you!

This song is so beautiful! I had never heard about glass armonicas until I found you in a random wondering here...I'm not sure I completely understand the transit of Venus (scientifically). I DO understand is your music, your instrument, your garments, your sense of humor and knowledge is wonderful! I bookmarked you so I can come back again and listen to you over and over...

This moved me. I feel moved. Bravo

@grailheart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks you sir. Well done. Keep it coming.

Oh by the LOVE the piece !

Beautiful, thank you.

Just breathtaking :) I often use this piece as study music and it works wonders :) Thank you.

Gorgeous thank you.

so hauntingly beautiful

This is lovely.

So beautiful...

This is so beautiful thank you for sharing it so we can all hear it :)

@grailheart

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Not to detract from this superb composition by a talented individual, but when I close my eyes I really picture FFXII. Or something along the lines. Brilliant, sir! You have outdone yourself. It is a privilege to listen to this piece.

This was awesome!

Ah now that is nice! Years ago saw pair of chaps playing glasses and glass tubes in St Marks Square, Venice - dance of the sugar plum fairy and other stuff, absolutely magic!

beautiful!

Love this, the armonica sounds beautiful. I spoke with William last week for my job. He is a very cool guy and ships with FedEx. :-)

This is beautiful

This is amazing

This is incredible

incredible!

como se hace eso que bello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice piece and nice production! Congratulations!

Thank you, QI!

oh my lord, just looked up what was the 2012 Venus transit about? How prophetic that’s played out in my life in hindsight 😳 onward and upward, human consciousness fam 💛💛💛💗 this piece is transcendent

Inventive genius Thank you for sharing

When this event takes place (Transit of Venus ) next time, many years from now, I am sure people will be watching the 2012 preview / rerun of this presentation with the 💖 Beautiful composition background music of William Zeitler.

@grailheart

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

What a beautiful instrument

Beautiful

thanks for this!

Lovely!

Wow I love this!

@grailheart

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!