I composed and recorded this album during the winter of 2022/23. Every track was recorded on my trusty Hyundai/Wendl & Jung tropical hardwood overstrung upright piano, often with the celeste pedal engaged (often called the rehearsal pedal) - this has the effect of dampening the piano strings with a cushion of felt, thus cutting off the piercing high frequencies. 

Much of the percussion was recorded by 'striking' the piano with timpani drum sticks, the tips of which are coated in cushioned fabric. I also sampled recordings of the pedal mechanisms and also plucked the strings with a guitar pick, layering these sounds over conventional performed recordings. 

Synth pads and effects were generated from manipulated samples of my piano - chords triggered by a sequencer, single notes' ADSR envelope tweaked and looped, lots of signal processing and effects - combined with analogue synthesizers and carefully curated orchestral samples. Real instruments were always given priority over sound libraries throughout the album production.

The album also features vocals on 'Antidote' by Cecilia C. from the EDM/Folk crossover band, 'Tempestine'. 

Contrabass was performed by Martin Melzer, from the Jazz trio 'PRIM'. 

All tracks were composed, recorded and produced by Mark Peter Royce studio 'Musitecture' in Vienna, Austria. 

Mastered by Danny B. at Sixty Degrees North, UK.

Leaving Caledonia

Haunted Ballroom

Disconnect

Shipwrecks

Tension

I Have Gone To Rest In The Forest

Antidote (Feat. Tempestine)

Kinetic Daydream

This Was Once Home

Immersive ambient music featuring tape loops, organic samples and a beloved and slightly out of tune Wendl & Jung overstrung upright piano. Slow music for the fast age.

This Was Once Home

Mark Peter Royce

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