The Joy of a Manual Typewriter | Video Essay

In my seemingly endless quest for analog artistry, I've rediscovered something I'd left behind decades ago: a manual typewriter. The beauty of design, the built-to-last craftsmanship, and the distraction-free physicality of seeing your words become a real, physical object has utterly captivated me. The typewriter is a true creativity machine - a direct interface between your thoughts and the real world. In this video, I discuss my process of finding my typer (a 70's-era Olympia SM9), what it is I find so captivating about them, and how they have affected my creative approach. So come have a listen! I won't be surprised if you start looking at thrift stores, garage sales, or Craigslist for your very own typewriter. Don't say I didn't warn you. Under the Big Tree is Nick Peck's YouTube channel, focused on creativity, music and sound design equipment and techniques, composition, production and performance of music, modular synthesizers and electronic music in general. http://www.underthebigtree.com