If music is a passion and money is not a problem, then pause a moment to take a look at the Regence Style Concert Grand Piano that was created by Sebastien Erard Paris. Well, this spectacular musical instrument is up for bidding and it is expected to fetch big bucks. With its rather grand length of 246 cm, this unique masterpiece was first seen participating in the the International Universal Exposition of Industry way back in 1889 in Paris.

Right now, one can take a look at the piano at Loiret in France. We are told that the case of the grand instrument has been painted in hand with a signature of the noted painter Heber Lippmann. He has portrayed the 18th entury Flemish country sides, ocean as well as river scenes.
The Regence Style Concert Grand Piano sits heavy on a six legged gold plated base. The 18th century theme atop the face of the piano is kept intact with cembalis of the similar styles attched to the legs. The auction begins in December 5th with the opening bid at $225,000.

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Guitars have been the symbol of our western cultures. Most eastern cultures borrowed many things from the west, and they have been doing well thanks to the borrowing. One of them is also the guitar, which is one of the traditional instruments of Europe. With that in mind, the guitar has travelled a long way not just in terms of space and distance, but also through time.

From being a humble instrument which was looked down upon by classical composers, it has now become the universal instrument of music. If you do not have a great guitar, you might as well go and start living under a rock. You also have the choice of making up to the offence of not purchasing a guitar and start learning how to play it by buying this impressive Gibson’s Buckethead Signature Les Paul.

It comes with an amazing alpine white paint job and looks really amazing. Some of the cool features of this guitar are marker-less fingerboard, ceramic humbucking pickups, and the arcade-button killswitches. It costs $4,311 and is surely out of reach for most people. However, if you think about the joy this cool guitar can provide you with, you would not regret.

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Inesa Malafej and Arunas Sukarevicius from Lithuania must love music and have a great body. The designers must love their musk so much that they can’t stop listening to music while running or working out. They have lunched the cool Dancepants Kinetic Music Player which generates electricity when you run which is in turn used by the mp3 player.

So long as you are running, you will have the mp3 player playing. If you stop running you may end up not being able to listen to music. It is an amazing idea I must say. When you are in the park, you could jog for many minutes and listen to your favourite music all along. Just make sure you hear if someone is calling out your name from behind. The MP3 player can be easily kept in your pockets.

The kinetic energy is converted from your feet when you are running and that electricity helps you to listen to music. I somehow don’t get the idea of this product as the music would stop once you stop running. What if you had to stop for a minute to catch breath and would not like to the music to stop playing? I guess you need to carry an iPod as well. So much for going green!

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Lady Gaga is known for her quirky behaviour and androgynous lifestyle. She is a gay icon and wants to be the next Carmen Miranda. However, she isn’t all that great and just because she is rainbow friendly doesn’t mean I m going to like her more than other talented icons such as Madonna and Kylie Minogue. She recently performed on a Damien Hirst-painted piano at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.

They celebrated their 30th Anniversary and some of the attendees included Pharrell Williams and Japanese superflat master Takashi Murukami. The piano which Lady Gaga used was auctioned off for $450,000. I am sure there are many fans of Lady Gaga who would like her for her infantile music and quirks that seem barely campy though she tries hard to be so.

She is also one of the best selling artists these days but paying $450,000 for a piano that she played on is simply too much to believe. It should not sound like a rant but Lady Gaga could learn a thing or two from Madonna and make better music. However, there would be many who would disagree with me and these are just the opinions of one blogger. It should not matter much.

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Steampunk is a design trend that is really catching on with even some mainstream designers taking inspiration from those who love to rev it up and create that unusual yet unique look. The Millennium Chess Table is a wonderful example of the perfect Steampunk design integrated with cool features that make it a truck load of fun. Build to please the Star Wars loyal, the table follows the design of the ship religiously and with meticulous detail. The 50 seconds of music and lighting that emanates from the in-built flash drive mimics the scene from movie as well.

The designs of the table along with its audio and video capabilities make it an exclusively unique piece, that the maker claims would not be repeated by him. Of course, he promises to make non-Steampunk-styled versions of the table and sell them off.

Perfect as a conversation piece in the heart of your living room, its Steampunk style will be the perfect contrast to the regular minimalist style that most modern homes and interiors sport. With various light-patterns built in and switches to control them placed on the table, this will be a lot more than a static piece. Interactive and exclusive, check out the video for the nostalgic trip back in time… and space!

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While bloggers around the world are languorously trying to begin a new month, we have begun the month even more languorously. When we think about sloth, lethargy and laziness there isn’t a better month than November. With that being the case, there would always be room for some really chic furniture that would make us snuggle up in comfort and warmth through the dark and cold afternoons that November greets us with.

Egg Chairs are pretty famous already and the Sound Egg Chair which has been unveiled by Acousticom is one of the latest entrants in the business. The Sound Egg Chair makes sure you spend those cold afternoons not in just comfort but also in a sort of party mood with amazing speakers and sound quality.

You would be surprised to learn that the chair comes with a 5.1 surround sound system and a 10″ subwoofer under the seat. It will make sure you shake your booty right where you sit! You could configure this chair to stereo, gaming or PC as you may require. With many colours being made available, it would be a welcome addition to your living room at just $1,450.

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If you are an AC/DC fan, you might be loving the song Stiff upper Lip. Also, you might be feeling the safest when you are in New York City, if you know what I mean. In order to celebrate the goodness of AC/DC albums and their vast music collection, here is a cool AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition which comes in an actual working amp.

The edition includes 47 studio and live rarities, which are remastered. The set consists of 3 CDs, 1 LP and 2 DVDs. Along with these; you would also get the Live at the Circus Krone, a 164-page AC/DC coffee table book. The Deluxe Edition costs $240 and is quite expensive for a reco0rd, but what the hell! You get a working amp along with collection just in the form of its package!

I would say, this is a great way to celebrate the fanhood of AC/DC. I always wonder why there aren’t cooler deluxe editions such as the one here for other artists as well. It would be so cool to be able to use the pack. It is a little expensive but true fans would always go the extra mile ahead to do something for the band. In this case, purchase the deluxe edition!

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It’s a rather regular phenomenon for brand Gerlad Genta to blow their customers away with their collections of super-stylish watches. But their newest offering Arena Metasonic is even more. One look at it and you will realise the many years they must have spent developing this concept. This timepiece is symbolic for holding the company’s obessession with giving their watches a musical twist. We have seen some that repeat time at your command and even those that chime at regular intervals. If we hear correct, you get both and some more in the Arena Metasonic watch.

The frame is 46mm wide and has been made in titanium as well as other special metal alloys to achieve a superior sound quality. The case indeed must have taken a long time to design what with the highly stylized construction that includes technical looking pushers and levers. Even the manually wound movement is very complex since it can be seen through the dial and caseback right behind the sapphire crystals. You can see the cute little hammers too that beat playfully when the sonnerie is activated. We have a sneaky feeling that you might need to wind this watch quite often.

The backside features the dual power reserves. Among the sonnerie functions, you can also enjoy the silent mode. In fact, this timepiece lets you choose between louder and more soft tones. We wanna warn you that it’s gonna be real expensive.

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There is something about hornspeakers that we love to feel about, especially in a warm, musical ambience. And in the same breath, let us introduce you to a stylish and extremely elegant hornspeaker called La Grande Castine. Mind you, this one comes packed with all the high-end stuff. This one has a very unique updated styling to the old acoustical classic.

This musical device is capable of delivering 108dB range and also has rather kewl features like the very large sweetpot which has resulted from the time alignement of all the horns. The white paint gives them class.

The dimensions of this hornspeaker are 2m x 92cm x 1.20m. And it weighs close to 130kg. This lets La Grande Castine speakers to give real high acoustic level all supported by only a 3 watt amplifier. The price tag is huge at $100,000. We do not have much dope on this device, but we will keep you posted. Read this space for more.

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And here we go crystal all over again but with some technological advancements. This one is the latest and exclusive wall-mounted loudspeaker system from Artcoustic that promises to sound as good as it looks. The recent Superstar line by the brand was a real hit with audiophiles thanks to its state-of-the-art superb sound quality that is accompanied by endless design options. And now it is the Crystal range that is expected to create a new history.

Arcoustic has embellished the screens with sparkling high quality Swarovski crystals that will add a new magic to your opulent interiors. It is these crystal frames that make the new Artcoustic speakers excellent display items too.

We are told that the new collection has a crystal screen for every model that comes for $3,694. The Crystal range by Artcoustic will also include some sleek and elegant furnishings by the brand. This is bling with a subtle brush.

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