It has been said that Rachmaninoff had enormous hands.
Judging from the pieces I’ve tried to play over the years (with limited success), I would have to agree.
The guy must have had mitts like the Jolly Green Giant.
Could Sergei palm a basketball?
Probably.
Could Magic Johnson play the Prelude in C-Sharp Minor?
Definitely not.
Check this guy out.
It’s not Sergei but he’s creative as all hell.
Thanks to Dawn for sending the link.
~m
Rachmaninoff’s hands
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Matty
February 26, 2007 at 10:20 am
This is great! I had a good laugh! What talent!
writerchick
February 26, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Like a modern day Victor Borge – remember him? Funny.
WC
anonymum
February 26, 2007 at 10:13 pm
I have to be honest, the video took too long to buffer and at work where the connection is dynamite fast i don’t have speakers so i’m screwed either way, so i’ll have to believe those who did manage to see it
on another note i see chaotic soul has been given the boot again? if you ever wondered why i spend so much time here, that’s the reason…it’s like going on holidays everyday…the ever revolving door of the enigmatic ~m’s theme and header…i never know what i’m going to find on any given day…
not unlike my avatar really
anonymum
February 27, 2007 at 6:11 am
the connection has been slow for a few days and it’s starting to drive me nuts…but i’ll give it a go..
as for the header, well, i’m not convinced there is a “perfect” header…what seems good one day seems bland and boring the next…i for one like the ever changing scenery…adds character
Alabaster Crippens
February 27, 2007 at 11:56 am
Truly wonderful. Great to see such a good performer with a sense of humour.
Thanks for posting, smile on my face.
carnealian
February 27, 2007 at 1:44 pm
That’s hilarious!! I can play the piano minimally but his remedy for small hand issues!!
You do know what they say about guys with big hands right? They can really play the piano!!!
Lolly
February 27, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Oh, that was great! it took me a minute before I realized he was using those tools because his hands weren’t big enough.
Uh-oh! That sounds naughty….
ggwfung
February 27, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hilarious! just awesome.
ggw