The Piano Makers by mattt published on 2011-01-15T19:08:48Z From The Piano Makers, written by D. Wainwright: The frame and strings of a fully strung grand piano must withstand the pressure of about 20 tonnes The Kemble piano factory in Milton Keynes was the last to exist in the UK until its recent relocation to Indonesia and Japan. Using binaural recordings made during a visit to the factory before its closure, The Piano Makers is a study of piano material and manufacture, and the idea of the tension and pressure that the instrument withstands. With thanks to Peter Corney and all of the Kemble Pianos Ltd. employees at Milton Keynes for obliging my intrusion. Genre Acousmatic Comment by DianeMoser Fantastic! 2020-03-11T16:21:12Z Comment by DianeMoser Scary beginning! But I like it! 2020-03-11T16:05:44Z Comment by Brendan Just found this. Incredible composition, well done. It's not what I'd normally consider music, but it's such a fascinating journey for my ears that I can't help but let it be called that. 2018-06-27T13:20:00Z Comment by Sleeping On Lotus Ashes I'm quite late to the party… But better late than never! What a great piece… Complex, full of transitions and textures. Awesome work! 2015-08-19T17:21:25Z Comment by Crims0n Wow, GREAT use of effects!!! 2014-06-11T21:13:57Z Comment by Coq Freisenberger Nicely put together. Lots of mental visuals come out of these sounds. 2014-02-06T05:29:17Z Comment by UNDRSTD bello, bravo fratello 2013-01-31T16:48:32Z Comment by UNDRSTD bellissimo!!! 2013-01-31T16:48:03Z Comment by Sabinum Fear!!! 2012-10-04T13:15:48Z Comment by bkwsk this is truly great music. 2012-07-26T23:41:21Z Comment by gbsr a year later and i'm still equally amazed. 2012-07-18T13:44:25Z Comment by Heidi Harris I'm enjoying this a lot. well done!! Looking forward to hearing more of your work.. 2012-06-09T07:14:52Z Comment by Spencer Clarke Sound I can't even imagine the editing that must've gone into this piece. Impressive. 2012-06-08T17:08:59Z Comment by mattt @aleksander-vinter: Thanks a lot! 2012-06-07T07:59:13Z Comment by Ali N. Askin Fantastic and very, very spannend! Brilliant work! Thanks for posting here on SC! Cheers! 2011-12-17T19:31:16Z Comment by IP(identity problem) awesome stuff!! 2011-09-28T19:43:29Z Comment by Juugo Vitz Great work, brilliant sound design 2011-07-15T16:36:10Z Comment by The Ordinary Wonderful use of overtones throughout the whole piece, but especially from 11.31 to here. One of the best compositions for "prepared" piano (if you will) that I have ever heard. Also, reminiscent of Morton Subotnick. 2011-06-28T03:38:18Z Comment by 365DaysOfSound This is great. Amazing collection of sounds and fantastically put together. Kudos. 2011-06-01T13:17:47Z Comment by Vanessa Massera Very cool transition! 2011-05-31T21:00:54Z Comment by Vanessa Massera Great use of silence. Nice contrasts & progressions. 2011-05-31T20:58:30Z Comment by Lestat Lestotis superb production! 2011-05-31T18:45:01Z Comment by Lestat Lestotis this is brilliant! tks! 2011-05-31T18:38:40Z Comment by Jazzyspoon This is seriously some of the most original composition I have heard in a long time. Great work. 2011-05-23T18:35:36Z Comment by INFINITE ONE Brilliant! 2011-05-19T22:01:19Z Comment by F.I.O.S. EPIC !!! 2011-04-08T21:38:06Z Comment by F.I.O.S. amazing hit...graet sounds!!! 2011-04-08T21:35:02Z Comment by F.I.O.S. FANTASTIC!! 2011-04-08T21:29:43Z Comment by over8 very very good!! 2011-04-04T16:07:16Z Comment by artua Truly inspirational, moving piece. Brilliant composition, recording and processing. Please keep it coming mattt 2011-04-03T20:15:45Z