Building the Marble Machine at the Speelklok Museum

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  • @andrewmyers7131
    @andrewmyers7131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1262

    It only played one song, but what a song it played!

    • @Caldermologist
      @Caldermologist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      th-cam.com/video/IvUU8joBb1Q/w-d-xo.html

    • @amask4360
      @amask4360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Caldermologist
      "what a" is not "what did"

    • @exoticmatter9546
      @exoticmatter9546 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +A Mask "which"

    • @ejmtv3
      @ejmtv3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Lol nobody gets this comment. Hes not asking for song he means the song is awesome

    • @slamongo
      @slamongo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maybe it is because of his redundant "but" ;)

  • @isakmo
    @isakmo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +995

    No one hates the MM1 as much as Martin himself. Haha!

    • @suicidal.session
      @suicidal.session 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      True art tho

    • @scraplichfield994
      @scraplichfield994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      You mean the only person who detest the marble machine is the creator himself?

    • @CBF1
      @CBF1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I wouldn't say he "hates" it. But it wasn't a very good design and had tons of mechanical issues.

    • @plasmancer6104
      @plasmancer6104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      honestly, thats probably the same with a lot of people and their things, I made fancy seeming desk and want to burn it, everyone else loves it

    • @jilkeschilteschilte5311
      @jilkeschilteschilte5311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the negative people! 😐😐😐

  • @kennyb0y1597
    @kennyb0y1597 6 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    I love the fact that he still wears gloves when handling your machine

    • @Tonatsi
      @Tonatsi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He looks so happy too

    • @music99matt
      @music99matt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      martin: gets a precisely machined part
      also martin: this needs a bit of cutting and welding
      Joost (guy in the video): *use gloves to handle parts* (truth be told, this just shows how professional of a museum guy he is)

    • @hunde2430
      @hunde2430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's what I called respect and professionalism dude, I would not have anyone touching my masterpiece if they didnt wash their hands tenfold

    • @yasamasoodchalki9011
      @yasamasoodchalki9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even though "COVID" did not exist back then.

    • @cameosix7077
      @cameosix7077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyone in that museum wears gloves. Even the girl who helped him build at the museum wears one in a different video

  • @Makrillo
    @Makrillo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I am mostly impressed about the knowledge of rice-acoustics to be honest.

    • @armr6937
      @armr6937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Need to find some black italian rice now.

    • @Ditto-js1or
      @Ditto-js1or 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He must have spent at least a week playing with rice and microphones to get it exactly right

  • @joeakers7705
    @joeakers7705 6 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    HI Martin...don't be so hard on yourself! The first marble machine is part of a wonderful 'evolution' and has done many special things besides playing an awesome song, like bringing many wonderful people together for instance. Looking forward to more music and marvelous machinery.

    • @markpfeifer1402
      @markpfeifer1402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The naivety of the first marble machine was it's charm. Don't forget that! I loved that you had to struggle with it, and it made extraneous noises and wasn't perfect.

    • @jasonh3120
      @jasonh3120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I came here to say the same thing. Martin has created something wonderful, flaws and all! I'm sure the museum will help him highlight these aspects.

    • @Anim3ddicted
      @Anim3ddicted 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sure it has some flaw...
      But the flaw itself is the charm!
      I kind of like the sound of turned wheel/levers

    • @GD-tt6hl
      @GD-tt6hl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He is so hard on himself. I just want to grab him by the collar and tell him, you literally created a masterpiece of not just sound, but of sight as well. The fleeting nature adds to to allure. That youtube video will be around forever.

    • @robbarnes3386
      @robbarnes3386 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Martin, listen to these comments. Do not apologise for any part of that machine - it is all fantastic, including its flaws.

  • @drgusman
    @drgusman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    The guy from the museum has a very happy face when looking at the machine :D

    • @sheepieworks4974
      @sheepieworks4974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      you can see that he is really happy with his job and enthusiastic about the machines and how they work.

    • @drgusman
      @drgusman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yep, there's nothing better than work in something you love.

    • @AttilaAsztalos
      @AttilaAsztalos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Joost. HIS NAME IS JOOST.

  • @maxhaibara8828
    @maxhaibara8828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    that museum guide guy is like : "my grand grand son will be proud of his grand grand dad because he meet a person from the history of music"

  • @merrysound5357
    @merrysound5357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    "One of the few good ideas of the first Marble Machine" - Martin, your hole Marble Machine was good! Don't be overmodest, you did and do awesome work!

    • @Howtard
      @Howtard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I think it's a fair self-criticism; he made a machine to make music because he's a musician, then he met people who have as much passion for machines as he has for music. Now he's using what he learned to do both things better than before. He seems humble rather than self depreciating, to me.

    • @twiexcursori
      @twiexcursori 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      From what I understand, the Marble Machine video made the original Marble Machine look a lot more functional than it actually was. Still great, but definitely not the marvel of engineering people might think it is?

    • @merrysound5357
      @merrysound5357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree but it is still a masterpiece of sight and in the video also of sound!

    • @Stray7
      @Stray7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      twiexcursori Yes, the original video was the result of several hours of playing, addressing issues, and then cutting the music together. It's still a marvel, he's just attempting to make a version that is live-playable.

    • @IntarwebUser
      @IntarwebUser 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @twiexcursor: So you're saying that the sound did come from the machine, but not in time with the video?

  • @CoireFox
    @CoireFox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am overcome with emotion every single time I play the marble machine song. This video helps me understand some of the "why" - the fact that the machine was able to work once was a miracle. It is not every day you have the opportunity to record a miracle. I am telling myself now that the marble machine saw the camera and the microphones that day and decided that it must do what it was built to do. The marble machine exhausted its potential - nothing that could have gone wrong went wrong in stark contrast to Murphy's Law. In fact, the exact opposite happened, and the marble machine was able to deliver its one and only song to the world. The song is both haunting and hopeful; jubilant and lamenting. Marble machine - I will honor and remember your sacrifice until that day comes that the earth shall reclaim my body, and the wind shall carry my soul to the realm of the dead.
    Amen.

  • @NoMercyRussian
    @NoMercyRussian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I love just the wicked smile on Joost's face when he finally got to play the machine. I'm pretty sure that's how we all feel.

  • @ZoidsNut
    @ZoidsNut 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Holy wow, yeah the original machine is LOUD. I didn't realize how loud the mechanisms were on the original machine in the original song (I suspect that has to do with mic placement), but now I totally have a feel for the noise reduction goal you stated you wanted for the MMX.

  • @FerHivore
    @FerHivore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how Martin, Lois, and Joost all seem equally enthusiastic about what they show each other.

  • @BetterIntegra
    @BetterIntegra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This museum is going into the bucket list

  • @aidanmaher2108
    @aidanmaher2108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I will never get over just how sick that baseline is.

  • @BrotherSkodidi
    @BrotherSkodidi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The fact that you came up with the Marble Machine, despite its flaws, is amazing in and of itself. Don't sell yourself short. You've done an amazing thing!

  • @EM-ti4fk
    @EM-ti4fk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the blond guy was so excited and enthusiastic, it was refreshing to see him be so amazed by the MM

  • @StrikerEureka1
    @StrikerEureka1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Im Chilean , musician and enginer. You have no idea how your work represent the european thinking.
    Something that latinamerica needs , a free mind to do whatever you want in life, its a beautiful thing.
    I love how a museum take a piece of your soul to show for ever to the people. Keep working my friend : ))))

    • @oskarbarahona7605
      @oskarbarahona7605 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Francisco Gutierrez Siempre tiene que haber un Chileno! Martin es un genio, pasará a la historia con su Marble Machine. Saludos compatriota!

  • @fleeb
    @fleeb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Joost's excitement as you explained some of the details of the original machine delighted me. Such an expression of joy!

  • @astitva5002
    @astitva5002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A 2 year old video of a 2 year old Marble Machine 1 and this feels like a historical footage. So much of progress on the MMX, so many proofs of concepts. We'll get there soon

  • @fredygump5578
    @fredygump5578 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The first machine will always be the best! The new one may be better in every way, but it won't have the "magic" the first one had.

  • @Freakmenn
    @Freakmenn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Broken or not, this machine will go down in history.

    • @herrbonk2211
      @herrbonk2211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gorden Freakman very True

    • @user2C47
      @user2C47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially so because it allowed the MMX to be developed.

  • @nulnoh219
    @nulnoh219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a proof of concept that sparked the MMX. A draft, not a final artwork. That's how an artist feels.

  • @MarionMakarewicz
    @MarionMakarewicz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Martin, doing a public autopsy has got to be tough for you but I really appreciate your vulnerability. Process not product. That is what keeps me coming back. Thanks for sharing the process. Good luck on Marble Machine X.

  • @shanport2004
    @shanport2004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Please dont undersell your first machine, yes it is retired, but it was amazing and you did a magnificent job. Looking forward to Marble Machine X.

  • @sethravenclaw
    @sethravenclaw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    hey, no matter how much issues it had, it should still have a special place in your heart! and besides, its still quite a feat to pull off, making a musical instrument which can play an entire song on its own. and just look at yourself still being critical but secretly proud of the old machine. thats the way to go!

  • @St_Paddy
    @St_Paddy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    "In the nedxt episode we're taking a look at another mechanical masterpiece"
    I see what you did there.. ;)

    • @kapotyyyy
      @kapotyyyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TypoCandar Would you mind explaining, please?

    • @linusorri
      @linusorri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He's implying that his machine is a masterpiece too.

    • @kapotyyyy
      @kapotyyyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, I see it now, thank you :)

  • @boo24998
    @boo24998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    that guy was so happy to be there

  • @cavedon.felipe
    @cavedon.felipe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Even though we understand your considerations regarding the first MM, it's an outstanding work and a gift to humanity as it represents the will of an artist to bring to reality wonders that only exist in their minds.

  • @rosethorn7923
    @rosethorn7923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    you're so self-critical about the quality of the marble machine and you're own lack of knowledge, but in some ways thats what made it so impressive. if some team of engineers had made it might be better in terms of quality, but it's kind of inspiring it all started with one guy who wanted to do a cool thing.

  • @KraziShadowbear
    @KraziShadowbear 6 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I feel sad seeing the Marble Machine not being able to play......
    It's like it's an old veteran trying to survive.... No longer being able to operate....
    Viva la Marble Machine X!!!!

    • @theteddychannel8529
      @theteddychannel8529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It never was... Unfortunately the original video makes it look much more functional than it actually is.

    • @georgebeard2337
      @georgebeard2337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MMX to MM1: the future is now old man

    • @NerdUndStolzDarauf
      @NerdUndStolzDarauf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Update: Viva la Marbel Machine Y!

    • @nopinias69
      @nopinias69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Viva la marble machine W!!!!!

  • @masheen_
    @masheen_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The good news about looking at your past creations is you get to see where you came from vs where you are going. The story of music is awesome!

  • @missuma13
    @missuma13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay but can I just say that the guide is really cute ? He looks so genuinely fascinated and happy

  • @farrell1701
    @farrell1701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As much as it was a labor to put back together, I'm glad you got to put The Prototype somewhere that everyone can get a chance to see it in action - and I don't think you could possibly ask for a more appropriate home! Don't sell yourself short, for something done entirely by hand, that is far more than a lot of us could dream to ever reach.

  • @WilliamLeeSims
    @WilliamLeeSims 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seeing the first machine again reminds me of how much of a work of art it is. I can't wait to see the new machine in Denver or Boulder!

  • @drooplug
    @drooplug 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    How great is it that he is wearing white gloves while handling the marble machine?

  • @jaapverhoeven4389
    @jaapverhoeven4389 6 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    The left over part you gave me is proudly on display in my bedroom. Glued a marble on it like you suggested (:

    • @RemixSSBM
      @RemixSSBM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ^ spam/fake wintergatan account, don't click, just report

    • @tiavor
      @tiavor 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      good that I have JS off by default, so I can carelessly click on things :P
      (uMatrix)

    • @LostSnowdrift
      @LostSnowdrift 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @Remix seems like the spam account is gone now (or I can't see it)

    • @jaapverhoeven4389
      @jaapverhoeven4389 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      NarnKar ye, I reported it

    • @emostorm7
      @emostorm7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So lucky

  • @marcelovidorete7510
    @marcelovidorete7510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Sad part about the end of the monday videos, we will miss Joost and Lois. The two are great persons. One day I need to go see this museum. Amazing work that you and Lois made rebuild the Marble Machine.

  • @ButterfieldEric
    @ButterfieldEric 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy to see the original machine brought out of storage. I love the song and I love the machine so I’m a little sad that it will never play the song again but I am looking forward to MMX.

  • @RobActiveShooterEngh
    @RobActiveShooterEngh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how excited he is to play it

  • @arnastubuttwehak994
    @arnastubuttwehak994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Awww, don't be so unhappy about it. The marble machine was brilliant, and got you on to the next phase. Typically, you need a draft and a mock up before you even know what you're trying to do. Then you do exactly what you did here - you take that rough shape, identify all the faults, and move toward a more finished, more carefully engineered version. If you saw all of the draft versions of any of the music machines at the Speelklok, they'd all be like this. Full of jams and glitches, able to play briefly to prove the concept, and then scrapped. The original marble machine was really an astonishing bit of imaginative craftsmanship, that caught the attention of the whole world. I'm glad it's being honored in this way.

  • @Jules_Diplopia
    @Jules_Diplopia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am currently housebound, in Dordrecht, but as soon as I can get mobile, I am heading to the Speelklok Museum to see this wonder.

    • @jossedobben
      @jossedobben 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beterschap! Just so you know, I'm pretty sure these videos were filmed last summer. The Marble Machine was on display for a few weeks, and now it's just standing in a corner in a half-assembled state, looking pretty. But still, the museum is definitely worth a visit!
      See also: www.museumspeelklok.nl/zien-doen/agenda-nieuws/marble-machine-wintergatan-komt-naar-museum-speelklok/

  • @WiscomptonBoys
    @WiscomptonBoys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A great artist is their own biggest critic many times. Where you see the failures, everyone else sees the amazing parts. Even if it spits marbles and skips notes at times, it still works pretty decent, it seems, for such a complex thing built by hand. Why not throw a program on it and see what it does? Joost looks like he's stoked to grind it!

  • @roverman985
    @roverman985 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    People be disappointed? Only if you stop creating and being the awesome person you are. DONT EVER STOP!

  • @MidnightBanshi
    @MidnightBanshi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sad to hear the original had so many issues and had to be retired, but SO looking forward to seeing the new machine in action once it's all together!

  • @Willumpie
    @Willumpie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing! The legendary marble machine is actually now just 30km from my house. That’s mind blowing. MUST. VISIT. THAT. MUSEUM!

  • @BenjiSun
    @BenjiSun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i love it when type of rice matters in a musical instrument. =)

  • @hunttingjessup222
    @hunttingjessup222 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted to commend you for rebuilding MM1. I understand how hard it can be to revisit projects from the past. I can only imagine the difficulty revisiting a project that required so much effort to re-accomplish. Bravo.

  • @stratosphere1360
    @stratosphere1360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    ..love and "hate", isn't it Martin? ;-)
    all along this video I've observed you describing and touching the marble machine like a father would do when talking about his kid to others..
    Although you try hiding your emotions (you Swedish people!) you're a wholehearted man, and i respect you for this, and for your art !!
    Wow!, what an honour to have your creation among all those historical music machines!
    Keep on your track Martin and
    GO WINTERGATAN GO !!!

  • @absagargupta
    @absagargupta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yayyy the museum girl. Go ahead mate. Ask her out. You two look great together

  • @8o8inSquares
    @8o8inSquares 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I love it, I love the relationship you're having the the museum employees

    • @Ninevor7
      @Ninevor7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i'm totally shipping Martin and the blonde guy

    • @grassyfield5209
      @grassyfield5209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THERE ARE 2 "THE"S IN THAT SENTENCE!
      YOU CAN'T PULL THE "THE" OVER MY EYES!

  • @proefslak
    @proefslak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't worry: the machine didn't dissapoint! It was great to see it in the museum.

  • @_ramar
    @_ramar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    watching this after seeing the MMX being so close to completion just makes me smile so fucking hard oh my gosh

  • @elsaz3698
    @elsaz3698 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the sound made by the rotation of the wheel before the song start!
    Every video is a piece of art!
    Thanks a lot for sharing your project and passion with us!
    Love from France!

  • @dmkays
    @dmkays 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the Marble Machine is a beautiful creation. Without it there would not be a Marble Machine X.

  • @farisfajar6982
    @farisfajar6982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't wait to see the new marble machine x to debute.

  • @al928028
    @al928028 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are too hard on yourself. You made something happen that no one has wanted to in a hundred years now. Please keep going. Your work is amazing, and will be very important years from now. (:

  • @skygh
    @skygh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Okay it's a rough draft but what a wonderful one. My hat is off to you for your tenacity let alone your musical genius. Thanks for the video!

  • @IkeofCrimea
    @IkeofCrimea 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love that you took into account the individual acoustic properties of different kinds of rice. Such a delightfully silly consideration for such a delightfully silly machine!

  • @jumanjicostco3248
    @jumanjicostco3248 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I like how Joost is so excited to operate the machine while you're like.. "I don't wanna see this thing again" xD
    Oh, and Lois is so damn pretty, I can't even.

    • @monad_tcp
      @monad_tcp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what happen when you got near engineers, that's their "syndrome".

    • @CBF1
      @CBF1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL when I saw the "pretty" part of your comment I laughed HARD.

    • @lianrobintribunal484
      @lianrobintribunal484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joost and Lois and Martin gives this.

  • @imwearingcons1137
    @imwearingcons1137 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    We LOVE that it was improvised! Mistakes and all! I have watched that video at least 50x!!

  • @diede4982
    @diede4982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still feel so incredibly privileged to have met you during the Meet & Greet tour! When I saw the Marble Machine standing in that small room, it was like the holy grail for me :D
    Just so happy that the Marble Machine has gotten a proper retirement!

  • @arothmanmusic
    @arothmanmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bassline on the Marble Machine song is just so funky.

  • @skagerstrom
    @skagerstrom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Built with no plan... In a way this will still be a more impressive feat that the Marble Machine X. The new one is a marvel in itself of course. But this is f*cking genious! The unrefined finnish and quirks makes it just that much more impressive. It's kind of an old analouge syntheziser. The pitch can slide and the sound changes when it gets warm - but what a sound! :P

    • @xander1052
      @xander1052 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and It worked enough to play a song too

  • @PearlPureheart
    @PearlPureheart 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m absolutely enthralled with this machine and I love that you’re so happy. I want to live in your future. Not you because I’m pretty old lady but that world that you’re helping create.

  • @cbale2000
    @cbale2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how towards the end of the video it felt like Martin and Joost really had switched roles and Joost was the "smiling kid" getting to play with a new toy for the first time, and Martin took on the confident tour guide who could explain the intricacies of the machine.

  • @riveraluciano
    @riveraluciano 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Despite all the modesty he shows here and in pretty much all videos, Martin proves just how much of a genius he is. Just read the room, no one is at his level. Fantastic.

  • @DenisPereiro
    @DenisPereiro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I love how excited is the blond guy hahahaha

    • @mitchplastow7177
      @mitchplastow7177 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And he is wearing the gloves to handle it much like he would with other pieces in the Museum, I don't think that is required for this piece :D

    • @masdez
      @masdez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Denis Pereiro I would be too

    • @DenisPereiro
      @DenisPereiro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mitch Plastow art is art

    • @Ninevor7
      @Ninevor7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      to be honest i am excited with the blond guy too

    • @mitchplastow7177
      @mitchplastow7177 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah and that is unvarnished wood from 3 years ago, I think it will be fine. I was more concerned about him operating the machine properly

  • @labiredkite7780
    @labiredkite7780 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    None of us in the Music Machine tour in May, were disappointed with you nor Marble Machine. It was fantastic! Many of us were in tears of joy.

  • @LithiumThiefMusic
    @LithiumThiefMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'Battling the marble machine was like battling the ghost of myself' beautifully said

  • @Squirrels310
    @Squirrels310 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the end where he became the rice whisperer.

  • @dylan5218
    @dylan5218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Stop being so hard on yourself about the first marble machine. You are brilliant and I hope your creations keep getting better

  • @ThinkCleverAndSmart
    @ThinkCleverAndSmart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Now, it's your mechanical masterpiece which stands there! (It IS a masterpiece actually!)

  • @htmagic
    @htmagic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Martin, despite all the problems with the first machine and the design flaws, combined with the fact it only played one song and was retired, it went viral. And I would have never heard about Wintergatan or followed you if it hadn't went viral!

  • @keiyakins
    @keiyakins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Marble Machine's jankyness and how it always seems on the edge of shaking itself to bits is part of its charm really. It makes touring with it impossible but it also makes the one video cool.
    I look forward to seeing X in full operation though!

  • @quillanw2506
    @quillanw2506 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    utrecht is in the netherlands. and i live in the netherlands! I AM GOING TO THAT MUSEUM!!!!!

    • @jaapverhoeven4389
      @jaapverhoeven4389 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Q- Tech onder n steen geleefd?

    • @Kaiwala
      @Kaiwala 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lucky you. Maybe in the future i hope to visit that museum.

    • @Robinlandrover
      @Robinlandrover 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ik ben geboren en getogen in Utrecht het is echt een mooie stad met een hoop geschiedenis. zeker het bezoeken waard.

    • @adkas1353
      @adkas1353 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Het is toch al voorbij? Volgens mij werd de marble machine getoond in Juni ongeveer.

    • @BobtheBuilder0
      @BobtheBuilder0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      kian sie idd

  • @twilightwillbite-darkgray2391
    @twilightwillbite-darkgray2391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    looking back at this, those wooden pieces Martin intended for use on the MMX. Little did 2017 Martin know that it was all going to be exchanged for more durable and precise Metal pieces lol. And those strings used to pull the marble releases up! Just look how much Martin improved in 3 years!

  • @wgm-en2gx
    @wgm-en2gx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's very cool to see him handle it with white gloves like all the other machines on display...

  • @johnaziz4464
    @johnaziz4464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEAUTIFUL to see the old marble machine working again, even if only slightly. Great video guys!

  • @terW27
    @terW27 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I wish my mistakes were this cool! 😹💛

  • @liteningstrike12
    @liteningstrike12 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The look of wonder in that guide's eyes makes me happy

  • @jonni2734
    @jonni2734 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I looove that machine, it makes me want to understand phisics and it gives me hope!

  • @VioletTheGeek
    @VioletTheGeek 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos are always such a joy to watch! Thank you!

  • @treyfreeman5992
    @treyfreeman5992 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is my second or third time watching this video. It's amazing that one of his creations made it into a museum.

  • @pauljs75
    @pauljs75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Part of the charm of the original is that it was a working kludge. Hopefully the museum will make the minor adjustments necessary to get it playing and have at least one basic song.

  • @bartholomewbilby1333
    @bartholomewbilby1333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Yay Wintergatan is back!!!

    • @XCanG
      @XCanG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not back or he is not gone, It's just video uploading later when he have time to montage it and upload on youtube.

  • @robbliss7999
    @robbliss7999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like how he still wears the gloves while handling pieces of it

  • @novom9590
    @novom9590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's funny to see how the guy from museum uses white gloves 😀 Machine looks like precious thing.

    • @ideallyyours
      @ideallyyours 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's made from plain wood, unprotected by paint or varnish. Museum guy (Joost) is just making sure it lasts long enough for many people to enjoy!

  • @fazevincent7047
    @fazevincent7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If this machine doesn't go in the "history of the greatest creations" book I'm gonna cry

  • @locouk
    @locouk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Working or not, it’s still an amazing feat of engineering and beauty.

  • @MarcoMans
    @MarcoMans 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your first marble machine. You can be very proud of it! Of course, every design can be improved. But the fact that you created this from scratch, just by having an idea shows the real genius!

  • @jasonstevens6877
    @jasonstevens6877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the notes were programmed using @lego technic pieces. This machine really does belong in the museum, its genius.

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand you had many problems with the original machine, but I still think it's remarkable! Just think what it taught you. Thanks very much for taking us on these journeys.

  • @ideoformsun5806
    @ideoformsun5806 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sad it's retired. Too bad it cannot be restored somewhat so the original artist can play it one more time.
    The marbles want to sing as they fly through space, caught in time to harmonize with a hundred others!
    Such a unique sound!
    You are a multitalented creator.

  • @jonni2734
    @jonni2734 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i look forward to seeing the marble machine x!

  • @ejaguon3241
    @ejaguon3241 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Year 2020, and the Marble Machine X is almost fully realized. The end is in sight and the beginning of a new chapter of the MMX as well. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @coasterb1
    @coasterb1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to miss this series of videos! Thanks for sharing some great music machines from the museum and bell tower.

  • @stanmccorkle
    @stanmccorkle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grateful that you are willing to share your talent with the world. It’s fun to watch this after seeing so much change and growth on MMX. :)

  • @Cavanha2011
    @Cavanha2011 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    People like that motivate us, congratulations ...

  • @ThoughtandMemory
    @ThoughtandMemory 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific. It may have failed in many ways. But it succeeded in so many more. Great to see it amongst it's peers.

  • @Krankitopia
    @Krankitopia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I fucking love musicians. He actually has a preference for the type of rice for a percussive shaker. There is no end to the depth that musicians can take gear. Like, he will settle for the brightness of Basmati, but he would prefer Black Italian Rice, but can't get it where he is. That's just amazing.