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At minute 15-18, he recreates "Computer Love" (1981) a lesser well-known track by Kraftwerk.

Instantly, I hear Coldplay's 2005 hit "Talk". This culture classic was Kraftwerk all along!

> Chris Martin requested permission for the melody of Computer Love. He sent a letter through the lawyers and weeks later received an envelope from Kraftwerk containing a handwritten note that simply said ″Yes″.

youtu.be/2qhcp6iVWbw?t=15m

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_(Co

Thought this was a sympathetic idea for a piece of #StreetArt in a forgotten corner in #Delft, just off into a side street when you walk down the path along a canal leading out from the town centre:

A "Delft Pop" #JukeBox, painted on an electricity box, with songs from local bands through the ages. And if you scan the QR code next to the song you get more info about the band in your browser!

(Not sure that last bit will work when you try it with this photo tho ☺️ )