Matt Nolan facts for kids
Matt Nolan, born in 1974, is a talented English artist. He is a drummer, but he's also famous for making special musical instruments. He creates these instruments from metal in his workshop. His workshop is in Bath, a city in the South-West of England.
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Who is Matt Nolan?
Matt Nolan is a unique artist. He makes musical instruments and metal sculptures. He works by himself in his workshop. He is one of only a few people in the world who make cymbals and gongs by hand. Before making instruments, Matt was an electrical engineer.
What Does Matt Nolan Make?
Matt crafts many different musical instruments from metal. He makes cymbals and gongs. He also creates brand new instruments. Sometimes, he even recreates old instruments from history. He started trying out making metal instruments in 2005. By 2008, he had started his own business.
What Materials Does He Use?
Matt uses different types of metal for his creations. He works with bronze alloys. He also uses strong stainless steel. Another material he uses is titanium. These metals help him make unique sounds and designs.
Cool Projects Matt Nolan Has Done
Matt has worked on many exciting projects. He helped with the "Chalice Symphony" for Stella Artois. He also made a special instrument called the Gameleste for the singer Björk. This instrument was used on her album Biophilia. It was even shown in a museum in New York City! Matt also created instruments that could be played underwater for a Danish music group called Aquasonic.
