Citing influences as diverse as Ivor Cutler and Albert Ayler,Tom Waits and the Incredible String Band,the Scottish Toy Orkestra will beguile you with their inventive use of musical toys,flea market detritus and homemade aural contraptions.Take a sonic trip into the outlands of the imagination,where the ears may never again weary of the commonplace.You will hear xylopianos and Indian drone machines,wind melodions and maverick kitchen utensils.You will hear prototype instruments like the Humanophone,Whirlodan and Tromoo. CD available.If you’d like to book the Scottish Toy Orkestra for your festival,venue or Early Learning Cente opening drop us a line.
We were in the audience at your performance at the Hunterian. We were particularly impressed with the Vaxophone. We loved the range of textures and styles. Well worth the price of admission!