Diego Stocco: Music Ingenuity

Diego Stocco is one of the premier sound artists that produce musical sounds via custom-built instruments and experimental recording techniques, many of which use organic materials from nature. Many of the objects he uses are unconventional and include light bulbs, pieces of furniture, fire, trees, a washing machine, a clothes drying rack, a typewriter, sand, and many other contraptions. His works have been included on the scores and soundtracks of many films, games, and tv shows including Terminator: Salvation, 2012, Eagle Eye, The Uninvited, Call of Duty: World at War, Dexter, and Cold Case. He has also collaborated with other composers for films such as Into the Blue, Crank, Takers, and Sherlock Holmes. Below are some examples of his work:

 

Videos:

Experibass

Music From a Tree

Music from Sand

Stocco's talents have been broadcasted well through the collaborations and pieces he has done through mainstream media. However, the recognition he has received from these projects is insufficient for the imagination and creativity that he brings to these projects. Hopefully the above videos gave you a better sense of his ability.

-Jarid Holliday