Classical butt music: Take a listen.

If you know art, you may be acquainted with the Hieronymus Bosch triptych painting Garden of Earthly Delights.Here’s what it looks like.

If you look at the third panel, you’ll see a torso sticking out from behind what appears to be a giant lute. Zoom in and you’ll see this.

Wait. Is that a musical score? Why, yes. Yes, it is. And thanks to Boing Boing, we now know what this butt music sounds like. You’re welcome.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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