Description
On the leafy album cover, it entices you to peek through the thick hawthorn foliage, driven by the same curiosity that inspired this new exploratory record. The Turkish - German/Swiss duo breaks free from old constraints, boldly leaping into the unknown and landing successfully with this new album.
For pianist Erol Sarp and producer/electronic engineer Lukas Vogel, who've been infusing prepared piano with a modern and unique electronic touch since 2012, this album maps a vast soundworld of compositional possibilities. They no longer need to play every note live. This time, they juxtapose old and new, delving deeper into the electronic cosmos with a grand piano, self - built computer - controlled mechanics, and newfound freedom.
The debut single and title track, “All The Unknown,” begins with the clanging percussive piano figures from Grandbrothers’ past works. It then intensifies with high - octane electronica, hinting at classical romance through emotive, cascading keys that clash with stuttering digital percussion.
Listen closely to this album, and you'll discover an old - school hip - hop beat intertwined with melodic piano or feel the lightning - fast rush of techno. Sarp says, “We wanted to move beyond lovely romantic piano music.” Club music motifs subtly blend into the album's textured palette, using only piano - sourced sounds. Vogel's built - in mechanics trigger and collect these sounds, which are then processed to create alien beeps, beats, and tones. Blending these with organic piano sounds fuels Grandbrothers’ creativity.
To enjoy this album, simply put the vinyl on your turntable and let the music play. For the best sound quality, make sure your turntable is clean and well - maintained. When handling the vinyl, hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After each use, store the vinyl in its protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Don't stack heavy objects on top of the vinyl as it can cause warping. If the vinyl gets dirty, you can use a vinyl cleaning brush to gently remove dust and debris.
