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THE STAGE — Have you ever paid attention to what the water sounds like as you do dishes, or hop into a pool on a summer day?
This musician has taken the sounds water makes and turned them into a key component of her music.
Beibei Wang is a percussionist who likes to experiment with sounds. In this video she uses multiple tools and some bowls of water to explore the sound of water, playing "Water Concerto" written by Tan Dun.
The video is also an example of how important sight can be for music, as well, seeing how various items are turned into instruments and the anticipation of sound that comes when you can see what is making the sound is a unique experience that doesn't come from listening to music on a phone.
The musician uses her hands, various cups and a large kitchen strainer to make music as a full orchestra accompanies her.
She performed at the Malta International Arts Festival on July 6, 2019, but seeing it on YouTube still made some commenters wonder whether it is all a big joke or a comedy sketch rather than a professional percussionist's concerto.
One thing that makes me hesitate about this method of making music is the splashing water — if I were there with my clarinet in the front row, I think I'd be too worried about the possibility of water on my instrument to enjoy the music.
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