New EP 'Chasing Heisenberg (Upright Reframings)'
Everyone has a Bucket List, right?
There's one thing that has long been at the top of mine, and I've now fulfilled it.
After five albums that I recorded on grand concert pianos, I wanted to record music on a heirloom that has been in our family for decades.
An old practice piano that tuners of concert grand pianos would probably only smile at wearily.
A piano where the marks of time are immediately visible.
A piano on which tens of thousands of hours have been practiced.
On this piano, my grandfather once taught my then 5-year-old father. (Swipe for a photo from 1960).
This family heirloom has been my constant companion, the instrument I play on nearly every day - its warm sound is the perfect match for this recording.
'The Upright Reframings' are out now: 5 alternative versions of pieces from my album 'Chasing Heisenberg', played on this beloved instrument. I am very proud to share this recording with you.
Give it a listen; I believe this music can be a good companion - especially as it gets colder.
*Clemens
