MODEL DESIGN BY F. A. PORSCHE
The new Bösendorfer Porsche grand piano, which has been developed in close cooperation with the internationally reputed companies
Porsche
Design and Bösendorfer, represents a novel contemporary approach to
piano design. In keeping with Bösendorfer's motto - cherish traditions,
transcend limits - this model incorporates ground-breaking new design features
that will have a lasting impact on piano design development. The combination
of silvery shining aluminum and dark-grey metallic lacquer surfaces adds
to the new model's unique appeal. The new Bösendorfer grand piano designed
by F.A. Porsche Design is the latest addition to a series of extraordinary
designer grands that began as early as in the 19th century and has brought
forth superb and precious instruments.
The simple shape of the lyre, which resembles a forth leg, is of equally serene elegance, combining form and function in a masterly fashion.
The cast aluminium legs are inserted flush into the lateral rim, continuing the basic design concept.
The
hinged front portion of the lid has been replaced by the front cross-cover,
into which a movable, fold-out music desk has been inserted. The sound
volume can be adjusted by means of two extruded aluminum section sliders,
which are placed on either side of the music desk. The music shelf is
also made of aluminum.
While
the body of the instrument has maintained its traditional curved form,
the projecting lid has been replaced by a thinner and lighter lid that
is inserted flush into the piano rim. The lid is made of a lightweight
high-tech honeycomb sandwich material.
The
fall-board is also well matched to the sleek and elegant character of
the instrument's flush surfaces. It has been fitted with a special mechanism
for opening and closing to allow a flush fit. This in turn has led to
a new design of the pianos' cheeks, whose radii and angles are reminiscent
of the classical grand piano
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The Sexy Kings of Groove
Lionstar
Record’s newest fun, high energy band, The SEXY KINGS OF GROOVE
were born, of all places, in a church!
One
sunny Sunday afternoon, Band leader David Gunderloy was driving home from
playing drums at church. He was reflecting on how during the musical portion
of the church services the band would sometimes break down to just a drum
and percussion groove and how well the congregation always responded to
the solid, jamming rhythms being laid down by David and church percussionist,
Will Fendon. In that moment, David was inspired to start a new band based
on this positive energy. When he got to Lionstar Recording studio later
that day a slew of new songs came flooding out!
The
rest of the vision fell in to place just as quickly. David wanted to keep
the group organic and capable of presenting the same solid, groovy sound
live on stage as well as on recordings. He decided to make it a simple
quartet; Guitar, bass, drums and percussion. Visually, David realized
that he would be sitting down playing drums and singing and Will would
be sitting down playing percussion. So, instead of having the guitar players
jumping around on stage, David envisioned all four members sitting side
by side across the stage, wearing identical suits, melded in to one grooving,
jamming unit.
David
realized the lyrics should be fun and if possible witty, to reflect the
up tempo nature of the grooves and the effortless virtuosity of the musicians.
The tongue-in-cheek moniker, THE SEXY KINGS OF GROOVE, was born out of
this attitude.
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He
proposed the idea to his “A-List” studio session players,
Tony Mandracchia on guitar and Garrett Sullivan on bass. They heard the
fun energy of the songs and happily climbed on board the Sexy Kings train!
Because Tony is right handed and Garrett left handed, some say the guitar
necks pointing outwards on each end of the quartet give the impression
of wings! The Sexy Kings like that analogy. But we ask, “Are they
angel wings, eagle wings or turkey wings?" You
decide!
