Flash Mob Opera

This is not directly related to my interests in extended human capacities, but having been a concert violinist for many years I always appreciate new ways to popularize the experience of the classics (from La Traviata in this case to e.g., Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band). This video is one of the most delightful ways of popularizing classic opera that I've seen.


Comments

Paprika said…
Hi Dean, I'm wondering whether you're going to answer Keith Augustine's second question in the last thread.

Aside from that, when will your next book be out?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
A. Shadow said…
That is really neat, thank you for sharing that!
It's a great way to keep people interested in the classics, as well as exposing to the classics to people who haven't listened to it.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
butterfly said…
That was fun!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tor said…
Must have been fun to be there when that happened :)
Friday, July 16, 2010
Unknown said…
Solve the riddle: 'This is not directly related to my interests in extended human capacities.'

Is this written as a parapsychologist or a Scientist.

Thanks.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Dean Radin said…
> Is this written as a parapsychologist or a Scientist.

Solution to the riddle: It's a trick question. A parapsychologist IS a scientist.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Kathy Reed said…
I did something I rarely do -- clicked through some blogs and found this one. I loved your Flash Mob Opera!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Christopher Orapello said…
Wish I have been there on this day. Thanks Dean for sharing this.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
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