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Guy Plays Patriotic Piano Music with His Balls (WORK SAFE HUMOR)
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pianoballs.html ^ | 7/9/04 | www.ebaumsworld.com

Posted on 07/09/2004 8:47:20 AM PDT by locochupacabra

A little funny for you. Don't worry... it's safe for work.

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TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: errolflynn

1 posted on 07/09/2004 8:47:21 AM PDT by locochupacabra
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To: locochupacabra

That is some serious ball-handling.


2 posted on 07/09/2004 8:54:57 AM PDT by ItsOurTimeNow ("Forth now! And fear no Darkness!!")
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To: locochupacabra

Hilarious! and he didn't miss a note :o)


3 posted on 07/09/2004 8:56:00 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: locochupacabra

now that's talent!!


4 posted on 07/09/2004 8:57:31 AM PDT by AgThorn (Go go Bush!! But don't turn your back on America with "immigrant amnesty")
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To: locochupacabra

Wonderful! Kind of a slow load, but certainly worth it. That guy is "muy" talented!


5 posted on 07/09/2004 9:13:41 AM PDT by EggsAckley ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." Evita Rodham Clinton)
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To: locochupacabra

Absolutely incredible. Well worth the 1.6 meg download time. Terrific selection of songs.


6 posted on 07/09/2004 9:14:30 AM PDT by Bob
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To: locochupacabra

I'm surprised he hasn't been sued for rights infringement by playing songs that are still under copyright.


7 posted on 07/09/2004 9:17:54 AM PDT by Ro_Thunder
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To: locochupacabra

very cool


8 posted on 07/09/2004 9:19:44 AM PDT by fnord (Being humble doesn't mean thinking less of yourself. It means thinking more of others.)
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To: locochupacabra

I've never seen anything like that before! I'm gonna be late, but it was worth it.


9 posted on 07/09/2004 9:24:06 AM PDT by radiohead
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To: locochupacabra

Simply amazing!


10 posted on 07/09/2004 9:28:46 AM PDT by taxcontrol (People are entitled to their opinion - no matter how wrong it is.)
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To: locochupacabra

Mark for later


11 posted on 07/09/2004 9:44:53 AM PDT by NCjim
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To: Ro_Thunder

I'm surprised he hasn't been sued for rights infringement by playing songs that are still under copyright.



Copyright provides a "compulsory license" that allows any performer to perform any composition without permission, as long as a standard royalty is paid.


12 posted on 07/09/2004 10:07:21 AM PDT by Atlas Sneezed (Your Friendly Freeper Patent Attorney)
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To: locochupacabra

You are being scammed folks.

While he does hit the keyboard with the balls, and I do believe the "ball hits" trigger the sound, he is not hitting the notes that are played. Many times the note played is the same note three time in a row but you can see that the balls are hitting different notes on the keyboard. The keyboard is just programmed to play the correct notes in the correct order anytime a key is hit. He just throws the ball in the general area of the correct key.

Watch it closely and you'll see what I mean. Any piano player should see it immediately.


13 posted on 07/09/2004 10:22:47 AM PDT by Freakazoid (God is effortless.)
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To: Freakazoid

Well sure!

But it's still funny! Like an illusionist... we know we're being scammed, but it's still entertainment.


14 posted on 07/09/2004 10:28:55 AM PDT by locochupacabra
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To: locochupacabra

I agree, it's fun. I can juggle three balls and am amazed with the folks that can handle more than that and can do the amazing things they do with them. He is certainly talented and funny. However, his slight of hand isn't so slight.


15 posted on 07/09/2004 10:37:42 AM PDT by Freakazoid (God is effortless.)
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To: locochupacabra

Bump to watch at home, they are seriously paranoid around here!


16 posted on 07/09/2004 11:11:36 AM PDT by GreenLanternCorps (Bush/Cheney '04 - Win one for the Gipper!!!)
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To: Freakazoid

While he does hit the keyboard with the balls, and I do believe the "ball hits" trigger the sound, he is not hitting the notes that are played. Many times the note played is the same note three time in a row but you can see that the balls are hitting different notes on the keyboard. The keyboard is just programmed to play the correct notes in the correct order anytime a key is hit. He just throws the ball in the general area of the correct key.



No doubt. I was fooled, and sent it on to someone who pointed this out to me. His juggling skills went from jaw-dropping to ordinary amateur in my eyes.


17 posted on 07/10/2004 8:06:39 AM PDT by Atlas Sneezed (Your Friendly Freeper Patent Attorney)
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