Musical Mushrooms: Fungi Play Instruments Using Bioelectrical Signals

The Fungal Band: Bionic and the Wires

• 🍄 Musicians Jon Ross and Andy Kidd have formed a unique band called ‘Bionic and the Wires’.
• ⚡ This band features plants and fungi that operate electronic instruments.
• 🎶 The instruments are controlled through the bioelectrical activity of these organisms.

How Fungi Create Music

• 🔌 Plants and fungi are connected to equipment that measures their internal bioelectrical signals.
• 🎵 These signals are converted into a musical language known as MIDI.
• 🤖 The MIDI data is then translated into motor signals, enabling robotic arms to move and play instruments.

Changing Perceptions of Plants and Fungi

• 💡 The artists aim to alter people's perception of plants and fungi, which are often seen as passive.
• 🤝 By having plants and fungi visibly move and play music, they create a powerful connection with the audience.
• ✨ This innovative approach offers a truly emotional experience, highlighting the often-overlooked life in plants and fungi.