This is the video "Modern Electric Bass" in which the famous bassist, Jaco Pastorius, explains his views to approaching not only the bass but music. He explains the importance of musicians approaching music in a melodic fashion and the importance of working hard to become proficient. He further explains the importance of developing both listening and reading skills, improvisation, and gives demonstrations of each concept.
This website contains a link to a technological music instrument based on a synthesizer and weather sensors. The sensors transduce a variety of weather elements into electrical current that is interpreted by a synthesizer live all year long.