Mushroom in the Wild Playing Keyboard

// This is a mushroom playing in the wild in some woods near Glossop in Manchester. The attached sensors measure bio-electrical fluctuations in the mushroom. The fluctuations are converted into signals that control the robotic arms. The keyboard playing a synth in Ableton Live.

Our art reveals the hidden world of nature. Plants and fungi are often overlooked, but they're not so different from us. Scientists have found they can communicate with each other, remember things, and solve problems.

We are very proud to say that this video was featured by Nature in Sept 2025. //

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