A relatively new invention, the Hang drum (pronounced “hung”) is a melodic, inverted steel percussion instrument born in Bern, Switzerland, circa 2000. The Hang looks like a steel drum crossed with a UFO, and has its own distinctive voice that draws comparisons to steel pans, harps, and even synthesizers. Each drum sings its own harmony, with a root in the center and a scale arrayed around the circumference. When used right, it's probably one of the coolest sounds I've ever heard.
Dante Bucci is a fixture in the Philly indie music scene and one of the most-recognized Hang players in the world, thanks to a constantly-expanding list of subscribers and over six million combined views on his YouTube channel. His style is a unique, beautiful blend of world music and melodic indie rock. Listen to one of his tunes below and learn more about his instrument and his work here.
If you really like what you hear, you can buy his album (MP3 Download) for super cheap at the link below:
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