I wonder if Frank would have been interested in this?
Bruno Zamborlin, Joint PhD in Arts and Computational Technologies between IRCAM/Centre Pompidou in Paris and Goldsmiths, University of London is exploring
new methods for gestural interaction and its applications in performing arts and the creation of new musical instruments.
Video demonstration:
http://vimeo.com/34405214
http://www.brunozamborlin.com/mogees/
Frank would have been interested. He would have enjoyed making fun of these "Monumental Strides" in human anthropology, in pointing out that our fascination with electronic devices is devolving us daily. He probably would've pointed out the hippie-ocracy of attending an occupy protest with an iPhone in your pocket, or he'd be pointing out that credit unions screw you even harder than big banks because they aren't regulated... Frank could be such a turd in the punchbowl with all his honest observations. What I can never figure out, is why he didn't play Woodstock... I just can't connect the dots... It's all too complex. I think I'll just shut up & play my guitar.