Clark wanted to experiment with materials and shapes to create fun, light-hearted objects. To make the drums, he carefully cut a chimney flue to exploit the differences in diameter, length and shape. This resulted in a

variety of tones. These drums keep the memory of the house alive and create something new: music.

The cajón is a six-sided, box-shaped percussion instrument originating from Peru. It’s played by slapping the front or rear faces with hands, fingers or drumsticks. This cajón was constructed entirely from cedar plywood and features a tap motif in reference to the practical value of the reused material.

Tim was inspired by a teacher who fashioned musical instruments from discarded sections of PVC pipe. This

experimental trombone incorporates a variety of unique materials, including rimu ply which forms the basic

instrument. It is accentuated with copper piping, copper wiring and PVC pipe.

The pōrutu is a flute from the family of Raukatauri (who is the goddess of music) and is similar to a kōauau (a small flute), only longer. The flute can be overblown, lifting its pitch and

giving it a second register. The three finger holes are represented as Māui Mua (Māui the Firstborn), Māui Roto

(Māui of the Inside) and Māui Taha (Māui of the Side).

 

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Brian Flintoff