Noise #125: Enter the Pianodrome

Old pianos, Jimi Hendrix, and Scottish piano upcycling

Last night at The Hotel Chelsea, I spent hours jamming on a beautifully weathered piano that Jimi Hendrix used to dance on.

With that in mind, I was thrilled to stumble on a news story about old pianos becoming new again.

The Pianodrome in Edinburgh, Scotland brings together musicians and volunteers to transform discarded pianos into hand-crafted amphitheaters, interactive artworks, and lovely furniture. The organization describes its goal as “A radical re-imagining of the piano in today’s throw away culture.”

I love this in so many ways (and judging by some of his lyrics, Jimi might have loved it, too). Noise #125 channels my admiration for Pianodrome’s guts and creativity—and the hope that new upcycling initiatives will grow from their efforts.

Wishing you peace,

Michael

(Noise #125 by Michael Gallant. Copyright 2024 Gallant Music LLC. All Rights Reserved. )