Modern day Da Vincis

I will waver from exploring Leonardo's work, and take a look at other inventors with a similar ingenuety. Also, I will let technology do the work for me this time, as I am tired from mentaly transporting myself through time. The internet will be my guide as I rejuevenate and re-hydrate myself.

I found a unique musician (a paid one). Just kidding, Diego Stocco has made an instrument in the spirit of great inventors everywhere. If Leonardo could see this, I think he would be pleased.

While looking at Stocco's acheivments, I came upon a curious project. Digital musicians, taking samples of a 70 year old synthesizer, and releasing new music. It reminded me of Leonardo. Taking something in use, and modifying it for use in a new platform. A composition from the project has a somewhat modern feel, but the vintage tone of synths from the 30's and 40's.

Indeed the Renaissance Era, and its great minds, gave precedent to humanity's continuing thirst for new things. Leonardo's name lives on in a company that fancies itself highly advanced. They claim to be less invasive, take less time, and have a lower cost than other surgical institutions.

I'm not convinced Leonardo would approve of being associated with a marketing campaign, but none-the-less, it is a positive association. Next post I will be back on track and discuss Da Vinci's art as promised.