Junk Music

"Yes, he's a drummer. Yes, there's a beat. Yes, it's quite a beat. Yes, it's different. And yes, that describes The Junkman (percussionist Donald Knaack) and his Junk Music. That's because The Junkman composes-for and performs-on junk, found objects, and materials that others have discarded - all recycled materials."

To get a better sense of the range of the Junkman's accomplishments, listen to the Junk Music Player, watch some of his Junk Music videos, and then take a long look at this amazing collection of junkly Playstations - "sound sculptures" or assemblages of junk, created by the Junkman so that people can have a temporary or permanent invitation for "passers-by to pick up a stick and create a musical community on the spot with other interested persons - a Junkjam."

The site is a minor marvel in itself - rich with joy-bringing images and inspiring sounds. The talents and success of the Junk Man are perhaps enviable, but what is even more enviable is the depth and genuineness of his love. He says of his work with children and families: "The great thing about a Junkjam and children is that I can take any group of kids and in five minutes, they can be involved in a three-voice rhythmic groove that immerses them into the power of creating music in a group environment - some call it a groove. It is this raw power that truly ascends the soul, captivates and inspires the individual with the magical powers of music."

Play on, Junkman!