I saw this at the Delhi airport today. I guess its meant to be some sort of technological marvel, to have a self-playing piano. I'm not sure I was impressed. A self playing piano is the equivalent of an audio recording being played. How can we take the human element out of a musical performance ?
And when a piece ends, do I clap ? If yes, who for ? The composer, or the company who makes these things ?
I continue to bear witness to very confusing times....exactly 20 years ago when I worked at a rooftop bar in a star hotel, we had a pianist come in and play Live music during lunch and dinner sessions, or even at the Lounge near the lobby. I would chat with him, give play requests, stand and watch.... but this is something else....
