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One of the four musicians plays in four helicopters. (STEFAN SIMONSEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Next week, 500 harpists will perform together in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, a new DVD features a string quartet by Stockhausen performed on four helicopters. These are but two examples of a long tradition of outrageous performances. Others that we explore today include a 200-electric-guitar composition and a performance on the Central Park boat pond by 24 musicians playing in rowboats. Also: Brendan Canning, from the indie-rock band Broken Social Scene, joins us for a live performance.
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Brendan CanningMusic to the Extreme
Ever seen a marching band of 100 tubas? Or an orchestra made up of 200 electric guitarists and bassists? Frank J. Oteri, editor of web magazine NewMusicBox, and Frank Scheffer, director of the new DVD "Helicopter String Quartet," join us to talk about some of the most bizarre music performances ...
Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene
On his new solo album "Something For All Of Us," Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene steps out of the shadow of his 19-member group to show off his talent as a songwriter. But Canning doesn't completely forsake his band family; the album features performances from members of BSS and ...