Japanese pianist Yoshiki performs duet with 'hologram of himself'
Illusion reportedly the same used to make Tupac appear at 2012 Coachella festival
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Your support makes all the difference.A Japanese musician has stunned crowds by performing a piano duet with what appeared to be a hologram of himself.
The image of Yoshiki appeared on stage first at the concert in Austin, Texas, before introducing the real-life performer.
Hailing the event as a “hologram piano battle”, a statement on the artist’s official YouTube channel said: “Yoshiki unveiled a never before seen classical concert performance at FLAUNT Magazine's party celebrating its upcoming List Issue.
“Yoshiki mesmerized the audience at Austin's Qui as he performed a piano duel with a hologram of himself, resulting in a passionate and dramatic musical experience celebrating the artistry of the multi-talented, classically trained musician.”
Like the famous appearance of dead rapper Tupac on stage with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the 2012 Coachella festival, the technology is a theatrical trick dating back to the 19th Century.
The “Pepper’s Ghost” technique uses light projected on glass to make objects appear life-like.
A hologram, by contrast, uses lasers to create free-standing three-dimensional images.
Yoshiki has reportedly sold more than 30 million singles and albums combined and is continuing his world tour.
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