What is the story behind this remarkable ensemble of twenty instruments? Occasionally a breathtaking technical achievement emerges that masterfully brings a classic instrument back to life. In this case, an almost hundred-year-old grand piano has been expanded to include twenty new instruments, all playable via the piano keys.
Behind this creative endeavor is the imaginative Ukrainian band Brunettes Shoot Blondes. They were formed in Kiev in early 2010 and are known for their indie rock sound. Their original track “Houston” can be seen in the video below.
To delve deeper into this 20-instrument mini orchestra, including its design and inspiration, watch the video from DW Euromaxx.
The band gained widespread attention in September with their animated music video for the 2014 hit “Knock Knock”, which has since been viewed over 26 million times on YouTube. The video with this popular title can be found below.