When archaeologists realised that a large conch shell discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the Pyrenees had been modified thousands of years ago to serve as a wind instrument, they invited a French horn player to play the conch in a sound studio. The horn produced clear C, C-sharp, and D notes.

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    The acoustics in the cave must’ve really added to it, wonder if they included other instruments in the mix. Thanks for sharing.