This is my offering for Piano Day 2026
Chicago, 1904 is a tribute to my antique upright piano made by the Cable Company of Chicago. According to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1904. This is a collection of heavily affected recordings from my piano. I'm not super proficient on piano, so my main focus is on moods and textures. I call these "explorations" because that's the best word I can think of to describe them. Resampling, stretching, layering, processing and other effects have been implemented using various methods, both hardware and software.
Composed, Produced, and Mastered by Michael Southard
Cover photo taken by Melissa Southard
Released: March 29, 2026
License: All Rights Reserved
Tags: ambient, experimental, neoclassicism, new age