MetaPiano
A musical game
A chromatic nightmare
Only the player and their Gods know the score
Encounter the MetaPiano
Pianos routinely cross centuries, their craft and value as creative tools making them worth passing through generations. However sometimes, they reach the end of the road. MetaPiano is the heart of an upright piano that had lost its family and was on the way to the grave. The artists transformed the cast iron harp, with strings attached, into a sonic pinball machine. The discordant sounds of ping pong balls twinkling over the strings fill the air, and players engage the challenge of keeping the balls moving.
Details
Gameplay and sound are 100% analog and mechanical
UV and sound reactive LEDs
Dimensions: approximately 4′ W x 5′ D x 5′ T, 400 lb
Materials: salvaged piano, steel, acrylic, ping pong balls, wire, electronics, mixed media
The Artists
MetaPiano was originally created by a team of artists at MIT, led by Seth Avecilla and Floor Van De Velde.
Contributions from:
- David Ramsay
- Andy Tuning
- Danny Joh
- Hane Lee
- Justin Xiao
- Laura Malhotra
- Manuel Castro
- Marian Styer
- Teresa Lin
Book MetaPiano
MetaPiano is available for attended event rentals.
Purchase inquiries are also welcome.
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