It turns out you can play '99 Red Balloons' surprisingly well using only red balloons

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It turns out you can play '99 Red Balloons' surprisingly well using only red balloons
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People have different talents. Prolific Canadian musician Andrew Huang's happens to be conquering interesting musical challenges. His latest involves playing the 1983 Nena hit "99 Luftballons" ("99 Red Balloons"), using only red balloons. It sounds crazy, and by all rights this video should sound terrible. But thanks to some deft editing and creative musicianship, the song isn't just recognizable — it's fairly melodic and maybe even enjoyable to listen to. --Peter Weber

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Peter Weber, The Week US
Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.