Eight Studies For Automatic Piano - Seth Horvitz - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Seth Horvitz’s 'Eight Studies For Automatic Piano' is a bold investigation into the intersection of technology and tradition. Rather than relying on a human performer, Horvitz programs the piano itself to play compositions that would challenge even the most dexterous hands. The result is a set of pieces that contort and expand the possibilities of the piano, revealing textures and rhythms that feel both alien and intimately familiar. Each study on the album is an exploration—mathematically precise, yet brimming with subtle warmth and intrigue. Horvitz’s work is rooted in the avant-garde tradition, nodding to 20th-century innovators while carving out a distinctly modern voice. The mechanical execution of the music strips away ego, focusing the listener’s attention on the architecture of sound itself. It's an album for those who appreciate the piano not only as an instrument but as a medium for experimentation and discovery. Collectors of contemporary experimental music will find 'Eight Studies For Automatic Piano' an essential addition. It’s a testament to what happens when human imagination meets machine capability, inviting listeners to hear the familiar anew. This record is a conversation between mind, machine, and the enduring mysteries of music. Track List: I - Study No. 14: Arch Study For The Highest Eight Notes - 5:18 II - Study No. 4: Sixteen Diatonic Glissandi Moving At Harmonic Rates - 2:22 III - Study No. 2: An Approximate Series Of Approximate Harmonic Series - 6:05 IV - Study No. 13: Echoes - 3:57 V - Study No. 21: Bells - 5:20 VI - Study No. 1: Octaves, Systematically Filled And Folded - 5:46 VII - Study No. 29: Tentacles - 4:26 VIII - Study No. 99: Strumming Machine - 12:31