How Does A Tree Sound Like?

This is a special turntable, it plays the rings of trees using an optical sensor. Instead of grooves like in vinyl records, each groove is represented by the trunk's rings. The optical sensor reads the wood's color and texture, algorithms convert those variations into notes on a scale, which is mapped to a piano synthesizer. The rings of a trunk reveal the age of the tree, and environmental conditions like rainfall levels, disease, and even forest fires. Light-colored rings indicate growth spurts, while darker marks show times of a slowdown. Each slice is unique - a glimpse into the story of a tree's past. Bartholomäus Traubeck wondered what story those trees would tell. So he created his unique record player that could translate those rings into music. The result is a truly breathtaking masterpiece. - http://traubeck.com Download the album -