tags: Two Girls and One Giant Piano, Johann Sebastian Bach, Toccata et fugue, piano, organ music, music video, streaming video
Two women play Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata et fugue on a giant piano -- with their feet. This amazing performance looks like dancing as much as piano playing.
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/pedantissimus
Ok, ok, a giant electronic keyboard then. You're right, now that I see things your way it's really unimpressive.
I can play piano (the normal way) and I still think it's impressive.
what Peter said. very cool.