Wednesday, June 15, 2011

30 Day musical challenge: Day 26 - a song you can play on an instrument...

It has to be one of the most icon scores to what is, perhaps, one of the most pivotal pieces of science fiction, ever. And, I can play this:

... on a kazoo:

The Kazoo, as we know it, was invented by one Alabama Vest, and introduced at the Georgia state fair in 1852, and is most likely based off of similar such instruments that have been in use for hundreds of years in regions of Africa. But it was magician J.P. Kalaam that brought it center stage as part of his act.

Although its use is generally limited to jug bands and comedy acts, I think this is a highly underrated and potentially fun instrument that should be utilized more often. After all, you should never dismiss the serious potential of this remarkable instrument:

Or... or not:

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