Paul barton piano biography samples
Paul Barton (Piano) - Short Biography - Bach Cantatas Website.
Playing the piano to elephants
On Saturday there was a lovely article in The Guardian about Paul Barton, a man who plays the piano to elephants at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand.
Paul barton piano biography samples
The elephants have often been overworked or mistreated before they come to the sanctuary, but it seems that they enjoy hearing piano music. They come and stand near the piano, sometimes curling their trunks in towards their mouths &#;like a baby sucking its thumb.&#;
&#;Their breathing actually slows down when you play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy&#;, Paul Barton writes.
&#;There was one elephant that would walk away if I played Schubert, but stayed for hours for Beethoven.&#;
My attention was caught by this bit: &#;I&#;ve played pre-recorded music in the jungle, but they didn&#;t seem to react; same with the electric piano.
An acoustic piano, where the sounds vibrate off the wood, seems to communicate better with the animals. They have excellent hearing and can pick up sounds through th