ELEMENTO: Lirio Salvador's music & instruments

Lirio Salvador, a native of the Philippines has created a number of experimental instruments based on his own concept of ethno-industrial art/music. Lirio says "It's all about the merging of my native oriental culture and the present industrial environment that is slowly corrupting my native land". He creates his assemblage of musical instruments using day to day materials that are found in his present environment, including bicycle gears, drain cleaning springs and stainless steel tubes.

"It's an attempt to integrate music, performance art, sculpture, and audio art, all into one". His band Elemento produces oriental industrial noises and experimental music using his own instruments that include strings, electronics, winds and percussion.

Sandata ng lolo ni tatay Meaning "Weapon of my Grandfather's Father" the instrument was created Lirio Salvador, a native of the Philippines, using found objects. It is played like a cello, though it sounds nothing like one. The resonators are made from mixing bowls, and is amplified by a magnetic pickup.

Sandat 3RB Created by Lirio Salvador using "found objects". The Sandat 3RB is a bit like a fretless guitar, using regular guitar strings which stretch the door-spring to produce industrial oriental drone sound effects. It is a "free playing" instrument that can be played by anyone.

Planet Stainless Created by Lirio Salvador using "found objects", Planet Stainless is an improvised amplifier that creates natural vibrating effects when used. It is made from various pieces of stainless steel kitchenware, including pots and bowls, which create its sound effects.

A Surreal Concert by Lirio Salvador & Elemento at ArtScience Museum 

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Experimental Music band ELEMENTO founded by LIRIO SALVADOR

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Elemento - They're not Musicians