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Original "Blaster Beam" (Craig Huxdley) |
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Kitaro's Beam |
Manufacturer:
Unknown
Year:
Unknown
General:
The "Beam", that is used by Kitaro, is probably a reproduction or modified version of the "Blaster Beam". This instrument was invented and built in the 70th by the American Craig Huxdley. The first use was for the movie "Star Trek". They realized the "voice" of "Vejur" with it.
The instrument is a very long frame made from metal. The top looks a little bit like a guitar, with long strings. These are played with hands, sticks or metal pipes to create a dark sound.
Usage in Kitaro's music:
Kitaro uses the "Beam" for a dark, bass-like sound. You can see it in action on the DVD Tamayura in the song "Beam Wave" or on the DVD Live in Yakushiji in the song "Wa". The "Beam" was also used in the European Tour 1998 (the grey metalframe).
To hear on which album or to see on which DVD?