BS: Instruments for filkies

Subject: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: Davetnova
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 07:21 AM

I had never realised until a few days ago that there existed such things as Filkies. Now I do I wonder what fine instruments they play. Is the one in the link one such instrument? Funky Filkie Mandolin

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 07:39 AM

Looks like some kid's science project.

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 08:57 AM

Oh, man! Filk songs have been around for years. Spider Robinson plays guitar.

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 09:00 AM

This instrument is up for auction on eBay UK.

eric

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Mar 05 - 06:27 PM

Filkers rock.

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 07:18 AM

Filkers may rock but folkers rule OK.

eric

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 09:06 AM

Ah, but all Rulers folk the people...

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: Teresa
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 01:37 PM

Many filkers are just folkers in SF clothing. :) Any instrument that will add to the music will work in most cases.

I like theremins. Is that instrument a theremin? Just a guess, not being able to see it myself. :)

Teresa

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: CarolC
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 02:52 PM

I don't think it's a theremin, Teresa (I thought of theremins too). The thing in the link looks like a cyborged mandolin. It looks kind of exploded, rearranged a bit haphazardly, with extra bits tacked on.

Subject: RE: BS: Instruments for filkies
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 05:28 PM

I, too, thought it was a science project. Sixth grade, I would guess.

I give up what does "filkie" mean?