Nonapianogon

A performance commisioned by Central-Reservation for nine pianos and a nonaphonic sound sytem. Eight of the pianos were 'derelict' straight-strung uprights, their hammers, keys and casings removed leaving the string harps exposed. These were arranged in a circle which contained the audience and a speaker placed behind each and a single string of each prepared with a guitar pick-up. In the centre of the space a baby grand was prepared more extensively with contact mics, pick-ups, transducers and a phonograph cartridge. The whole system was wired up to mixing desk in the centre from which I controlled a variety of feedback loops. Photograph by Max McClure.