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The Musical Genius - Derek Paravicini Derek, now in his mid twenties, was born premature, at 25 weeks, and weighing just over half a kilogram. As a result of the oxygen therapy required to save his life, Derek lost his sight, and his development was affected too. It later became apparent that he had severe learning difficulties. However, he soon acquired a fascination for music and sound, and, by the age of four, had taught himself to play a large number of pieces on the piano, of some melodic and harmonic complexity (such as 'Smoke Gets in your Eyes'). Almost inevitably, with no visual models to guide him, his technique was chaotic, and even his elbows would frequently be pressed into service, as he strove to reach intervals beyond the span of his tiny hands!

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1. Amadi, on January 6th, 2009 at 19:40:26 Said:
   well.... I was talking in a manner of religeon... but ok.. if thats your opinion...
2. Brandyce, on January 6th, 2009 at 20:03:25 Said:
   The next stage of human evolution will involve genetic and electronic enhancement. Humans are inadvertently creating a new form of electronic life that will eventually supersede us. Because computers don't require sleep, once they can design themselves, they will not need to evolve or develop in 'human' or 'real' time. They will be comparatively indestructible (housed in a 'black-box' like shell), able to fly, swim, walk, run, drive, dig, climb, etc. Expecting organic aliens is also a mistake!
3. COSMIN, on January 6th, 2009 at 20:26:24 Said:
   Thats why I said "prototype"...
4. LINCOLN, on January 6th, 2009 at 20:49:23 Said:
   I doubt it. Most of them can't even tie their own fucking shoelaces.
5. Graciana, on January 6th, 2009 at 21:12:22 Said:
   I doubt it, most of them can't tie their own shoelaces.
6. Rylan, on January 6th, 2009 at 21:35:21 Said:
   I think that Savants are prototype for the next-gen human race...
7. VARDEN, on January 6th, 2009 at 21:58:20 Said:
   TEAMHBO ,you can't even spell correctly. Your only gift is probably ADD
8. EURYSTHEUS, on January 6th, 2009 at 22:21:19 Said:
   this is blowing my mind...I never knew about 'musical savants'
9. STOCKARD, on January 6th, 2009 at 22:44:18 Said:
   "They are you're disciples, they will follow you to the end of the world"
10. Noreena, on January 6th, 2009 at 23:07:17 Said:
    I play video games just as good. I'm i can see!
11. Lamar, on January 6th, 2009 at 23:30:16 Said:
    "Who are these people bowing down to me Kim"
12. NANI, on January 7th, 2009 at 23:53:15 Said:
    Derek is as close as any of you ever will get to a God, I'm not saying he's the God, but he is, if not a God, then a semi-God. As soon as I can, I will go see him, listen to him and worship him, all of you should follow my example.
13. AMIN, on January 7th, 2009 at 00:16:14 Said:
    This man is amazing
14. Rob, on January 7th, 2009 at 00:39:13 Said:
    this guy is amazing. i love how he plays
15. EDET, on January 7th, 2009 at 01:02:12 Said:
    Derek Paravacini has such a beautiful soul. He is so gentle and amazing. He is a truly gifted musical savant. He has a website which on the top of it says "Without music life would be a mistake..." (Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche) That quote is so true. I just ordered his biography In the Key of Genius which I am looking very foward to reading. Dr. Adam Ockelford should be applauded for the time he has spent with Derek, helping him become the amazing musical artist he is now.
16. THEODORA, on January 7th, 2009 at 01:25:11 Said:
    LOL.
17. Zoe, on January 7th, 2009 at 01:48:10 Said:
    10000 thumbs up
18. LLEW, on January 7th, 2009 at 02:11:09 Said:
    Thanks Enriolyn you were right
19. MARJANI, on January 7th, 2009 at 02:34:08 Said:
    The one which wagggggg said is not the original. The original one which belongs to classical music is Paganini Caprice No.24
20. KAI, on January 7th, 2009 at 02:57:07 Said:
    8:28 actually. sorry
21. Doreen, on January 7th, 2009 at 03:20:06 Said:
    what is the name of the song he plays at 8:47?
22. Josalyn, on January 7th, 2009 at 03:43:05 Said:
    hits from the bong by cypress hill
23. Mikele, on January 7th, 2009 at 04:06:04 Said:
    i miss u!!! msg me on M.S.N. Anyone there? qH
24. GRIFFITH, on January 7th, 2009 at 04:29:03 Said:
    what song is Derek playing at 2:46?
25. WEKESA, on January 7th, 2009 at 04:52:02 Said:
    watched him at the savoy as well last night - simply amazing.

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