Brick by brick, we bring music to life!
The Musical Brick is a unique business that specialises in designing and building custom music-themed sets using Lego bricks. From miniature pianos to entire stages, we create a wide range of sets that are sure to delight and inspire both young and old.
One of the standout features of Musical Brick is the focus on creating custom minifigures and models inspired by some of the our favourite artists and musicians. We have gained particular recognition from a variety of artists. These have not only included our Lego versions of the weird and wonderful costumes of Peter Gabriel, but also picture covers on albums and a music video!
The business really took off in 2014 when Real World Studios contacted us in regards to the Bat-Wings minifigure. Since then, the team at Musical Brick has been hard at work designing and prototyping a wide range of costumes and other music-themed sets. We are proud to have the endorsement of Peter Gabriel, who is a fan of the unique designs.
“As someone who has spent a lot of time making Lego with all my four kids, though not as much as my wife, it was a treat to see some of the characters I portrayed immortalised into Lego figures.” – Peter Gabriel (Uncut, September 2020, p. 71)
In addition to the custom minifigures and models, Musical Brick also offers a range of other music-themed sets, including miniature pianos, drum sets, and entire stages. These sets are perfect for music lovers of all ages, and are sure to spark creativity and imagination.
Overall, Musical Brick is a one-of-a-kind business that brings together the worlds of music and Lego in a truly unique and creative way. From the custom minifigures to the music-themed sets, there is something for everyone at Musical Brick.
It has also been wonderful to get in contact with so many amazing people who also enjoy the music of Peter Gabriel, Genesis and others. I would therefore like to give special thanks to the following people:
- My wife Bevlyn
- Peter Gabriel
- Phil Collins
- Steve Hackett
- Bill Bruford
- Jerry Marotta (The Security Project)
- Steve Hogarth (Marillion)
- Fish
- Craig Blundell
- Pat Mastelotto
- Adam Holzman
- Nick Beggs
- Bryan Beller (The Aristocrats)
- Dave Kerzner
- The Book of Genesis (Tribute Band)
- Brian O’Sullivan (The Rock Orchestra)
- Gabriel Foux (Genesis App)
- Andrew Stanton (Pixar)
- Ian Button (Papernut Cambridge, Death in Vegas)
- Taylor Rae Hillestad (Taylor Rae Art & Design)
- Riccardo Maini of the Genesis 50th anniversary group
- The admin of In the Beginning
- Gane Galad of Steve Hackett Appreciation Society
- Robert Mead
- Alan Green
- Alessandro Mengoni
Musical Brick Founder
Dan Kerson
I have always been a huge fan of both music and Lego bricks, and I have always loved the idea of combining the two in creative and innovative ways. That’s why I started Musical Brick – to share my love of music and Lego bricks with others, and to inspire and delight both young and old with my unique and imaginative sets.
One of my biggest inspirations for my work at Musical Brick has been the music and costumes of Peter Gabriel. From the iconic flower headdress to the striking bat wings, Gabriel’s costumes have provided endless inspiration for my Lego creations.
June 2016: A visit to Peter Gabriel’s Realworld studios
September 2017: Lego Mellotron featured on the album cover of Mellotron Phase
May 2021: Musical Brick (The Beatles) Builder
Alan Green
When LEGO launched The Beatles Yellow Submarine in 2016 I realised just how far the humble brick had come since its introduction seventy years ago. As a fan of The Beatles since ‘Love Me Do’ first clambered up the pop charts, I was sufficiently impressed by my completed Yellow Submarine to explore other ideas and see what else could be created featuring The Fab Four. Discovering companies that specialised in mini-figures and offered individuals like me the unique opportunity to commission bespoke designs presented many possibilities, the only limitation being my own imagination.
I would like to thank Dan Kerson for his interest and for showcasing my projects, my wife Chris for her love and patience and last, but by no means least, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, without whom these projects would not have been possible.
