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 striking exploration of what happens when human touch yields to machine logic. Each study on this album is performed by a computer-controlled grand piano, allowing for rhythmic precision and sonic complexity that would challenge even the most seasoned pianists. The result is a series of meticulously constructed miniatures that feel both mechanical and eerily expressive—a meditation on the evolving relationship between composer, performer, and technology.

Horvitz, known for his innovative work at the intersection of sound art and electronic music, approaches the piano as both a historical artifact and a living laboratory. These pieces are not mere novelties; they probe the instrument’s acoustic possibilities, conjuring delicate textures and unplayable cascades that highlight the piano’s hidden potential. For listeners fascinated by the avant-garde and the future of acoustic music, this album is a rare artifact—a conversation between digital precision and the resonant soul of wood and strings. Whether you’re a collector or a curious explorer, ‘Eight Studies For Automatic Piano’ is a compelling addition to any thoughtful music library.

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