Finally good strings!

After trying perhaps 20 different kind of strings for the Rotacorda, we finally found a perfect set. The winner is a set for western guitar called Elixir Nanoweb phosphor bronze anti-rust (of course). They have an equal sound through the instrument which is a great advantage. For now we only tried it in a big tub, so we are looking forward to try it in Nannas tank with the horn on, which only will make it sound better 

Visit to Rotterdam

Just visited Rotterdam to see the venue for our performances during Operadagen, end of May.  It's an old warehouse which will be transferred to a venue with 200 seats. Next door is a very big temporary art exhibition. Very exiting! 

Looking forward to the shows May 27-29. We will be rehearsing at the venue for 10 days to make the final light design and prepare. 

New Lab

We have started our new laboratory period, trying out new instruments and new aquariums. Including the custom invented Rotacorda and Crystallophone by Andy Cavatorta, coming soon!

Here are some pics from experiments with our new percussionist and fifth member Dea

Our new instrument, the Rotacorda, coming together. Does this look beatutiful, or what?
It's being built by Andy Cavatorta, New York

Andy Cavatorta is working on our new instrument, the Rotacorda. The strings are played with a rosin wheel instead of with a bow. Here are some draft drawings. Isn't she beautiful?

Bisballe Award 2014

Laila Skovmand has just been awarded with the Bisballe Award 2014, given to artists with strong innovative expression that deserves greater recognition.

The Award will be received at Hotel ProForma January 25 at 5pm by Jens Bisballe and the Award committees: Kirsten Dehlholm, Bjørn Nørgaard, Fuzzy,  Poul Nesgaard, Erik Skyum-Nielsen and Kjeld Vindum

Pics from AquaSoNA

I just received some great pictures from our collaboration installation with SoNA this summer. Enjoy! Foto: DukeDenver