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Boston Typewriter Orchestra clicks into a groove

2:35 AM Sun, Oct 12, 2008 |
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The Boston Typewriter Orchestra video.

NPR has the story: Boston Orchestra Makes Typewriters Sing

Dressed in starchy white shirts and cheap polyester ties, the group creates a 1950s-style atmosphere, casually chatting about their weekends as if they are really in an office. Then, all of a sudden, the click-click of the key stroking finds a groove.

The moment of transition during their performance when the random typewriter noise suddenly hitches into rhythm is thrilling. It's also one of the secrets of the BTO's success.

It deserves a strangeness award.

More at the Boston Typewriter Orchestra site.

Thanks to Casey for the tip.

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