Electronicos Fantasticos! is a Japanese electronic music project led by artist/musician Ei Wada that repurposes old electrical appliances to create new electromagnetic musical instruments.

Their CRT-TV Drums repurpose old analog TVs to be visually striking electronic drums:

The sound is produced by ‘catching’ static electricity from a CRT with your hands and sending electrical signals through your body to a guitar amplifier.

The project has transformed CRT televisions, electric fans, camcorders, air conditioners and telephones as instruments.

Here’s another example, a CRT Guitar:

The CRT-TV Drums are used as part of a complete ensemble of original electronic instruments, as shown in this video:

You can see more examples of their work and performances at their site.

via Ollie Heath