Prepared Piano

Recorded using two upright pianos, this sample pack combines classical composition with the percussive elements of prepared piano. Pioneered by avant-garde musical composer John Cage, prepared piano involves various objects being placed on or between the strings of the instrument to create unconventional sounds, and has been used extensively in the alt-chamber music scene. Recorded by German cello-piano chamber duo Brueder Selke (aka CEEYS), the performance also uses delay, tape echo and dual spring reverb effects to create a unique atmosphere. The end result is everything you’d expect from a grand, experimental piano recital, distilled into royalty-free loops and samples that are ready to use in your next track.