I've become a regular listener to Blank Check with Griffin and David, a rather enjoyable film podcast. They've been covering the works of David Fincher recently and touched on The Social Network, citing Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's score as particularly crucial to the impact of the film (the score did win an Oscar after all!). From there, the algorithms took notice of my interests and recommended I check out this clip of Reznor using the Swarmatron, an electronic device that is featured heavily in the score. It's eerie and entirely unique.

Of course, that led to a deeper dive into the Swarmatron. Turns out it is a handmade device by the company Dewanatron, two cousins with the last name Dewan and an affinity for creating instruments. This introductory video walks you through the Swarmatron, their history, their passion for the craft and some other devices. I particularly enjoy the Dual Primate Console; a synthesizer that requires two primates to operate successfully.

I love how the founders appear very buttoned up and serious about their craft but there's so much humor and delight running through everything. This interview with Leon Dewan demonstrating the Swarmatron at a convention is excellent evidence of that.

As intended, the Internet provides links upon links through subjects you knew nothing about but can be delighted by what you find on the other side. Hope you continue further with the Swarmatron.