hipDisk converts gyrations into sound

Zany musical creations are more the rule than the exception 'round these parts, but we've got to give credit where it's due, and the hipDisk most certainly takes motion-based music making to an entirely different platform. The self-proclaimed "most undignified musical instrument ever" goes about its noise making ways by utilizing soft switches on the two discs, which create a variety of chimes based on one's movements. The design was meant to accentuate the interdependent relationship of the hip and torso and to enable "a small orchestra of hipDisked women to play chord structures together." Oh, we're so going to see that. Take a sneak peek of someone dancing solo after the jump.

[Via OhGizmo]

[Tezze @ Jul 24th 2007 2:24PM]

Isnt this another device which comes with wii fit?

[Zarniwoop @ Jul 24th 2007 2:32PM]

There is simply NO way to NOT look ludicrous playing this thing. Maybe if they found/paid a model that was actually fun to watch, but even then I don't think they could look much less than silly...

[Zarniwoop @ Jul 24th 2007 2:32PM]

There is simply NO way to NOT look ludicrous playing this thing. Maybe if they found/paid a model that was actually fun to watch, but even then I don't think they could look much less than silly...

[Archietype @ Jul 24th 2007 2:37PM]

Kinda reminds me of the time my friend's cat tried to claw one of those plastic vet cones off his head.

[JC @ Jul 24th 2007 2:41PM]

Looks like one of those flying discs from Wild Wild West.

[Bosco @ Jul 24th 2007 2:51PM]

I have a better idea. This would work with moderately "chunky" women. It's a neoprin stocking that goes over their thighs, from the bottom of the buttocks to just above the knees. Instead of 8 distinct switches, it has a single pressure sensitive switch. As the woman walks, her thighs rub together and make a tone proportional to the pressure. Whaddya'll think?

[Lee @ Jul 24th 2007 8:04PM]

Dude, you've (re)invented corduroy.

[Miyabi @ Jul 24th 2007 3:20PM]

I'm all for alternative musical instruments, but that really does look ridiculous.

[Grey Acumen @ Jul 24th 2007 4:25PM]

Does anyone else think of the Simon game when they listen to this. I keep on expecting: "beep Beep beep Boop BEEP boop BEEP" and then "BUUUURRRR" when they get the sequence wrong.

[Nipponese @ Jul 24th 2007 5:47PM]

I think I'm going to have nightmares of this fat chick moving like a worm.

[ethana2 @ Jul 24th 2007 7:21PM]

I don't know about all of you, but I think this is a great idea and...

just kidding. Yeah, no.... no.

[Lee @ Jul 24th 2007 8:04PM]

It would make more sense if it was at least pleasant to listen to. Looks like $%!#, sounds like $%!#. Good thing we didn't step in it.