The horse in the circle of fire is also a quote from Phillipe Garrel's "La Cicatrice Intérieure", a rather obscure surrealist film from the 70s (starring and scored by Nico/Christa Päffgen!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JYiADaKJ3A
Whoa. I didn't realize the whole movie was on YouTube! Randomly skipped to https://youtu.be/aPtxS1c-fGA?t=1187 which contains a tossed silver ball which Teenage Engineering seem to be quoting almost verbatim in their video.
Watching The Holy Mountain, I felt like my life had been divided in 2 - that which came before watching it, and that which came after. Sure is an experience, and I certainly can't unsee a lot of it.
Someone please help this little skeptic: is that video real, or Midjourney? The short cuts make me think Midjourney, but then they have a shot with their product in it.
Seems like the people at TE have fun over-designing gadgets that are more aesthetic than usable. Good for them that they've managed to make a viable business out of it.
> Seems like the people at TE have fun over-designing gadgets that are more aesthetic than usable
You're saying this like their over-designing blocks/prevents basic usability, but the small amount of TE devices I've tried, they just look good, are easy to understand and are easy to use. Maybe the sound/workflow isn't revolutionary, but not every device needs to be either.
I'll still keep mostly to Elektron, but can't say I haven't been close to buying an OP-1 before the prices got too crazy.
> You're saying this like their over-designing blocks/prevents basic usability
I meant it more like they are not building products that are there to meet some need for the general population that isn't met, they aren't designing and building general use-case type products, but instead building extremely niche things like medieval samplers. Oddball, extreme niche uses. Like they aren't trying to build something like a piano that's light and easy to move, or a guitar where the strings never break, but these fun gimmicky toys. Something nobody ever asked for but which makes you smile.
I have an Elektron Octatrack I turned one twice collecting dust. Want to buy it or know the best way I can sell it to someone who will love it to make music?
the product target audience is dungeons'n'dragons hipster nerds who are mildly interested in sampling gear, don't know anything about music and have way too much disposable income to throw away on an plastic toy
I had no idea the B&H folks were this cool. I've ordered mundane stuff like C-stands and apple boxes from them. They looked like a dated 2000's era storefront.
Could it be because, according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1320 "In France, a large group of common people band together in Normandy on Easter Sunday to begin a crusade, after a teenage shepherd says he was visited by the Holy Spirit" (my emphasis).
Regarding the year dating, more likely to be a reference to just the general medieval theme. Only event in the year (in Sweden) I could find that is notable is the execution of Magnus Birgersson (Heir apparent). Not sure why'd they reference that though, so I'm guessing it's just a number that is "close" to 133 + in the medieval times.
I've managed to convince myself over the years I wouldn't actually use any of Teenage Engineering's stuff, however I might lust after it. But 200 hours of Manor Lords and a Lankum gig later, this was the fastest £249 I've ever spent.
I was pining for an OP-1 for yeaaaars. I finally got one a few years ago and just picked up a field, and I’ve got a couple of the POM line now too. No regrets, all super fun. Wiring the POM 400 to my controller is very satisfying
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holy_Mountain_(1973_film)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdXGhsAynGI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Color_of_Pomegranates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtxS1c-fGA
What was it about the video that made you think it's generative? That it's surrealistic?
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Seems like the people at TE have fun over-designing gadgets that are more aesthetic than usable. Good for them that they've managed to make a viable business out of it.
You're saying this like their over-designing blocks/prevents basic usability, but the small amount of TE devices I've tried, they just look good, are easy to understand and are easy to use. Maybe the sound/workflow isn't revolutionary, but not every device needs to be either.
I'll still keep mostly to Elektron, but can't say I haven't been close to buying an OP-1 before the prices got too crazy.
I meant it more like they are not building products that are there to meet some need for the general population that isn't met, they aren't designing and building general use-case type products, but instead building extremely niche things like medieval samplers. Oddball, extreme niche uses. Like they aren't trying to build something like a piano that's light and easy to move, or a guitar where the strings never break, but these fun gimmicky toys. Something nobody ever asked for but which makes you smile.
“Tales of the EP-1320: Medieval (teenage engineering)”
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BaIx0KMOg5I
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feudalism_in_the_Channel_Islan...
(B&H is great for photo/video, but for music, they're not it, IMHO)
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Looks great blown up on a 4K monitor due to extensive use of SVG.
Could it be because, according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1320 "In France, a large group of common people band together in Normandy on Easter Sunday to begin a crusade, after a teenage shepherd says he was visited by the Holy Spirit" (my emphasis).
Regarding the year dating, more likely to be a reference to just the general medieval theme. Only event in the year (in Sweden) I could find that is notable is the execution of Magnus Birgersson (Heir apparent). Not sure why'd they reference that though, so I'm guessing it's just a number that is "close" to 133 + in the medieval times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaIx0KMOg5I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9mRQK9kCHA
Edit: to add something unrelated, until today I never knew how badly I needed hurdy gurdy electronic music in my life.