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Notes from Inside the Piano

May 30, 2012, 1:22 PM · Taken during soundcheck at the El Rey in Los Angeles, a chain snakes and dances its way over strings in Hauschka's piano:

(Note from Laurie: In May and June, Hilary and the prepared-piano artist Hauschka will tour together, presenting duo improvisation concerts to reflect the worldwide release of their recent recording, called Silfra.You can find that schedule right here, as the dates are announced. Next week we'll be giving away some of these CDs on V.com. )

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May 30, 2012 at 10:15 PM · looks funny! :)

May 31, 2012 at 09:37 AM · It does!

It reminded of Igudesman and Joo's performance with the toothbrush :P

May 31, 2012 at 12:50 PM · I'm really digging this collaboration!

May 31, 2012 at 01:37 PM · Is that duct tape holding the chain in place?

May 31, 2012 at 05:10 PM · In the studio we use gaffers tape, same stuff just a bit "better"!

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