New upcoming EP "The Upright Reframings"
Some weeks ago, I had the opportunity to reinterpret selected pieces from my album “Chasing Heisenberg” on a special instrument. I had previously recorded my last albums in large studios on big Steinway concert grand pianos. However, these compositions were often written at home on my vintage family piano, which my grandfather used to give piano lessons on in the 50s.
I always considered this little upright piano sufficient for practicing and working, but for making recordings? I thought it was perhaps too old, too weak, too unstable.
Time can prove you wrong. After many hours of work, we managed to restore this piano to a condition where making recordings became possible.
The result is a collection of quiet, intimate variations of my pieces from “Chasing Heisenberg”, embracing the unique sound of this piano. I am proud that this family heirloom is now available for everyone to hear, and today, I would like to share with you Part 1 of the “Upright Reframings”.
