Arc Attack's tesla coils rock SXSW

AUSTIN, Texas--If you wanted to see tesla coils rocking out, Dorkbot was the place to be Saturday evening at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference here.

The local art collective Arc Attack had its singing tesla coils turned up loud and it put on several demonstrations of its machines at this celebration of "people doing strange things with electricity."

The highlight of the group's show was either a rendition of the "Dr. Who" theme or perhaps the Imperial march music from "Star Wars" (see video below--and give it a few seconds to get past the head sticking up in front of the lens).

[johnparadox]

Imperial March from Star Wars by John Williams
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Percolator

J/P=?

[Tronman161]

Is there a video with the Doctor Who theme?

[anirbansen]

What was the last tune that was being played?
I remember hearing it on LP once long time ago (yes, LP days!)
It was called Chappelle or Bagatelle... Is there a more popular name?

[Freiheit13]

I believe that last one was "Popcorn", one of the early synthpop-style songs of the 70s.

[Parsecironclad]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. The folks from Dorkbot are truly rock stars! They put together once again an eye-opening and electrifying experience for all that attended. There was so much art and creativity in that tent! We (Arcattack) will be performing in Austin @ 7th and Trinity Weds Mar 18th 8:30 pm - 2 am, Thurs and Friday 11:45-2 am. Free outdoor show! Come get some! Arcattack.com