Here’s what an orchestra of DJ decks sounds like

29 March 2018, 15:24

It looks like a regular orchestra, but all the instruments are replaced by DJ decks.

The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra is a completely new way of creating music… by playing vinyl records.

In the video, a group of DJs create a symphony (in the loosest sense of the word) by scratching their turntables with a variety of different techniques. 

OK, it’s not Beethoven’s Fifth – but it’s an interesting idea.

Now, here’s some Rachmaninov played on a theremin:

The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra was brought together by Channel Panasonic for an advert in Japan.