Laser harp

A laser harp is an electronic musical instrument consisting of several laser beams to be blocked, in analogy with the plucking of the strings of a harp, in order to produce sounds. It is famously used by Jean-Michel Jarre in his concerts.

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Electronic musical instrument - Laser - Harp - Jean-Michel Jarre

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The laser harp was invented in April 1981 by Bernard Szajner and was first used by Jarre in the Concerts in China in October 1981. It has subsequently been used in a number of different designs.

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1981 - Bernard Szajner - Concerts in China

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