Bring the Noise

He moves on to the recorder, then to the kalimba. The bar reverberates with King Felix's bizarre, futuristic music. Several patrons become transfixed, carried away by the hypnotic performance. Blue Steel has fallen under a spell.

The King fades to a close. His newfound fans pause, unsure whether he's finished, then burst into heartfelt applause. The couple on the couch stop making out long enough to join in the tribute.

Chalk up another small victory for noise.