Argos has commissioned The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to create a piece of music using a selection of electrical appliances in place of instruments. From a bassoonist playing a Dyson V10 vacuum to a harpist playing an Oral-B iO4 electric toothbrush, the ensemble of eight musicians performed to one of their own recordings, Blue Danube Waltz, as a backing track.
The music has been created following research from Argos, which found that more than ever, people are looking to use Black Friday as an opportunity to spread the cost of the festive season. 41% plan to use Black Friday to buy the gift items they already have in mind for less.
Benjamin Pope, Guest Conductor at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, said: “Our musicians are always up for an interesting challenge, so creating music using household gadgets and appliances provided just that! We wanted to capture that uplifting feeling you get when you get a great deal on something you really wanted. It’s a gleeful feeling I think we can all relate to, and we hope we’ve captured with this unusual piece.”
