lol - this really works

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I've seen a guy do this, up close, once... except even better. It really is a beautiful sound, especially when they can do multi-part harmonies.

I liked the Tull joke at the end, too.

I have seen similar several times over the years and up close live.

Didn't Ben Franklin invent a cool cylindrical glass harp?

Why yes, he did. Here's a Youtube clip of someone playing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XPfo...eature=related

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That thing makes some crazy sounds. A bit freakier than the theremin. But definably NOT more freaky than this! (image, kind of not safe for work but worth a click for sure!)