Pic Today 9/27/16

 

 

 

SQUEEZING 

THE SHRUTI BOX

Well known to forms of Indian classical music,

the "shruti box" is a bellows instrument

modified after a harmonium

to provide a harmonic background drone

for a variety of traditional and new world music.

The shruti features a squeeze bellows

and movable keys to produce minor drones

to accompany various instruments.

Thom Pallozola (Thom Dawg) who performs

locally and nationally with his handmade shruti

and ukulele ('30s to modern tunes),

and pedals the bellows by foot.

Amazing musician,

and world class wood worker.

(fleabittendawgs.com)