The Junk Chime will be at Renton River Days on July 27, 28 and 29 this year. Come play!

Seattle Fisherman's Fest 2016

Junk Chime at Seattle Fisherman's Festival 2016

The Drum Cage  

A Portable (Back pack mounted) Percussion Unit!

You can contact Ben Smith, the operator/engineer of the Junk Chime, at thebensonsmith@yahoo.com

the Junk Chime

The Junk Chime is a mobile percussion sculpture made from recycled metal objects suspended for tone and hung from a wheeled superstructure.
It was made by Ben Smith in Seattle in 1985 and has been evolving through use at Fairs and Festivals ever since, a children's activity that is fun for everyone.
There is a video on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkdxu01pO2I or at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhD1aRwHswo&feature=related
Please also see www.junkchime.weebly.com

Electronic Art

I also make electronic art - sculpture that converts sound to light, light to sound, and motion to light or sound.

Poquita has flashing red eyes

Barry's dragon responds to sound with lighted eyes and teeth

Duck with flashing eyes

This row of 16 bus taillights follows a long intricate programmed flashing pattern

Sound to light and motion (spinning hat)

Helmet mounted PA and tiny light-manipulated oscillator bank

Sound to light and motion (chattering teeth)

Large light mask with RGB morphing LEDs

Pentaspiral- sound activated , 4 foot square VU display

Sound to Light and Motion

Sound to Light and Motion (tongue wiggles)