Beyond the limitation of the piano, which has been never discovered.
Play more “pianistic”!
— This is what my piano teacher always told me in the lessons when I was young.
“PIANISTIC” ...
it might mean “piano-like” or “suitable for piano” literally.
I believe my teacher wanted richer musical expression from me.
But ... what is “pianistic”? What defines the characteristics of the piano, which is free from various restrictions such as range, volume, and agility?
The sound of the piano is beautiful. However, it is not the only instrument that makes beautiful tones. Some instruments have agility and range that is comparable to the piano, if not the same.
What words reflect the potential of this instrument? And what music will this instrument play in future?
Many extended techniques and transcendental pieces must have been born in such inquiries.
I tried to pursue new possibilities of the piano, free from conventional playing methods and usages.
This is the beginning of self-discovery, i.e. piano discovery.
credits
released October 30, 2016
All songs produced / UtAGe
Compose & Piano /Sebastian
Lyrics / カヲル
Vocal / ハイ
Mix&Mastering /Sebastian
Illustration /K.Tachikawa
Design / ハコファクトリィ
All songs produced / UtAGe
Compose & Piano /Sebastian
Lyrics / kaworu
Vocal / hai
Mix&Mastering /Sebastian
Illustration /K.Tachikawa
Design /Hakofactory
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