But upon closer observation, one notes something a bit different about these cavernous spaces and tunnels.
The interior of a cello or violin was only something you only saw when being repaired.
The intricate complexity of a piano’s action was hidden behind thick lacquered wood.
c. 1780 Cello by Lockey Hill
Achieving the effect, while keeping everything sharp, was quite difficult.
None of the series are a single shot, Brooks reveals.
It is impossible to have such clear focus in a single frame.
Fazioli Grand Piano
Those frames are then carefully blended into a final shot where everything is clear.
The result fools the brain into believing that it’s looking at something large or cavernous.
I like the duality that the instrument’s interior gives the impression of its own concert hall.
Steinway Model D Grand Piano
As Brooks began the series, he was surprised by what he saw inside.
Each instrument has its own story to tell, with repair and tool marks showing its history.
From an 18th-century cello to a modern saxophone, these musical instruments are distinct in their features.
Steinway Model D Grand Piano
I expected to see a bigger difference between the pianosSteinway and Faziolieach of which cost hundreds of thousands.
But the biggest surprise had to be the didgeridoo.
I wasn’t aware that they are carved out by termites, not by hand!
Fazioli Grand Piano
The organic surface is so alien, I find it quite mesmerizing.
Architecture in Musicis a fascinating look at the interiors of classical musical instruments.
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Often, he compares modern and antique instruments, like these three saxophones.
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Australian Didgeridoo by Trevor Gillespie Peckham
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