Absolutely incorrect. It doesn't simply take "practice," it takes talent. I myself have tried to play three different instruments in my life (piano, saxaphone, and even *laugh* recorder) and I have failed at all three. I absolutely suck. AND... I practiced a lot.
I never said that this pianist did not have talent. Any pianist who is as well-known as this guy must be talented.
But... like watching the star basketball player of a high school team is pretty exciting, even though there's a world of college, professional and international players way better than him. Being impressive has little to do with doing something better than anyone else (I think it's impressive to run a 7-minute mile, even if i don't think it's all-too-hard).
I never said: "This pianist shouldn't impress you." I said: This pianist does not impress me. After all, the majority of slashdot comments are opinions, are they not? To assume that they aren't would be foolish. I have seen many pianists, and this pianist does not impress me.
In closing, lay off the kid (and, next time, saying "Rachmaninoff Concerto, or Sorabji's Opus Clavicembalisticum" makes you look like an arrogant prick, since 97% of people have no idea what that is. Next time, try requesting a flawless Mozart or Beethoven - still extremely difficult, and people will know what you're saying. Talking over people with terms they don't know doesn't sound intelligent).
I mention these to be informative. These two pieces are widely known as the most difficult piano piecies to play(of course, not that I couldn't be impressed by other pieces), and for those who may be interested in observing difficult piano pieces(to become more impressed, perhaps?), I included them.
"The communications and computing sectors are coming together, and the key for us as a company is to leverage the expertise we have in those two sectors and develop vertical solutions."
Hilarious.
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I, for one, welcome our new overloads. Wait...
Maybe he's a Mormon?
There is nothing special about this pianist. These songs can be easily played with a little practice.
I would much more impressed if he were playing, perhaps, a Rachmaninoff Concerto, or Sorabji's Opus Clavicembalisticum.
Video game music isn't all that difficult.
If computers can beat chess grandmasters and similar feats, how is this anything special?
because Cisco is now a security company?
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"The communications and computing sectors are coming together, and the key for us as a company is to leverage the expertise we have in those two sectors and develop vertical solutions." Hilarious.
Am I the only one disgusted at the fact that the city spent $475 Million? On a Park?
What are tax dollars for anymore?