Music

August 2, 2025

Listen to the Eerie Sounds ‘Theremin,’ the Only Musical Instrument You Don’t Have To Touch To Play

Music researchers estimate that there are more than 1,500 musical instruments in the world. And out of all of these, there's seemingly only one that can be played without physically touching it—the eerily-sounding, hypnotic-looking theremin. While it has been around for about a century, many believe it still has plenty of untapped potential. The music created by the theremin is as unique as its history, and its possibilities have inspired musicians across genres and generations.

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July 29, 2025

15-Year-Old Perfectly Performs Songs in Different Languages Without Missing a Beat

Many people work their whole lives to master a second or even a third language. For young singer Taiyo Marchand, not only has this come naturally, but he is also a masterful performer in many other dialects. Taiyo has risen to fame for his worldly covers, in which he sings each verse of a song in a different language, allowing listeners to feel closer to a song that was not originally in their mother tongue.

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