O Come Emmanuel (via humanly prepared piano & computer)

(If you like this piece, see the "Carol of the Bells" piece posted 11/17/09 @ www.youtube.com/nadirfend) - This version of "O Come Emmanuel" is a structured improvisation which uses the 'string piano' and laptop techniques described on the main 'nadirfend' channel.

Please enjoy, and share with your friends, family, colleagues, and even with complete strangers!

(Contact: youtube.com/nadirfend, or nadrifendl@gmail.com)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• solo
• piano
• prepared
• christmas
• carol
• music
• beating
• strumming
• come
• emmanuel
• performance
• computer
• art
• ferd
• ferdinand
• maisel

[jlFr33zy005]

Nice performance. No criticism intended, but this isn't prepared piano. Unless I am mistaken, the piano has not been altered, just played internally to accompany the laptop? Anyway, interesting no less.

[nadirfend]

@jlFr33zy005 - Indeed... The technique used is more akin to that which was originally used by Henry Cowell - he coined the term "string piano" - which involved playing the strings directly, muting them, strumming them, etc. - He is considered John Cage's 'mentor', of sorts. - I used the term "humanly prepared" to imply that instead of nuts and bolts and other items used to 'prepare' the piano, I am using 'human parts' to prepare it, thus, "humanly prepared".

Thanks for your kind comment. : )

[musicguy1987]

do you use a pic, or just a fingernail?

[nadirfend]

The answer is... Yes. : )

Depending on the situation, either a pick, or a handy fingernail will do. I think in that the videos on youtube, I actually used a US quarter... (nice rough edge for extra 'zing'... : )

[sabotage1111]

very cool

are you using ableton live?

[nadirfend]

Indeed, ableton live 7 is 'the enabler'... : )

[angelfuree]

This is amazing. You are extremely creative.

[JackCelliars]

Downright inspiring. Thank you.

[Splendliferous]

What mics did you use, sir?

[streetlugist]

this for some reason reminds me alot of something the blue man group would do. it has the same kind of feel and sound in ways. and in other ways it doesnt. good job i love it!!

[izlude2]

awesome way to play the piano. but im curious... is there a chance the strings could snap and cut you?

[kpeel1357]

Good job. I do the same with a Boss loop and a bass guitar. I am inspired! I like the way you ended the selection!! volume fade out right

[kpeel1357]

Good job. I do the same with a Boss loop and a bass guitar. I am inspired!

[jkunst1]

hope you get many supporter on kickstarter

[angelofdeath275]

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE PIANO

[coasterman16]

There's nothing humane about putting you bare hands on piano strings. The oils from your hands will ruin the tone over time. In fact, John Cage's piano preparation is infinitely more humane, as you can alter the strings' tones without direct hand contact. Watch any professional pianist who gets inside the piano with his/her hands. He/She will almost always be wearing latex gloves.