Andre 3000 Unveils Surprise Album at Met Gala with a Piano on His Back
Andre 3000 debuted his latest project, '7 piano sketches,' at the Met Gala, showcasing a small piano strapped to his suit while revealing new music.
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At the Met Gala, Andre 3000, dressed in custom Burberry, revealed his surprise album '7 piano sketches,' comprising home-recorded piano pieces. He showcased a piano on his back as part of his bold look, aligning with his evolving musical style, which departs from traditional rap. The album features wordless tracks recorded over a decade and draws inspiration from legendary musicians. It has already generated buzz for its playful and introspective nature, despite Andre's humorous take on it being 'the worst rap album in history.'
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André 3000's '7 Piano Sketches' was inspired by artists like Thelonious Monk, McCoy Tyner, Philip Glass, Stephen Sondheim, Joni Mitchell, and Vince Guaraldi. The album dates back almost a decade and features recordings from a period when André was staying in a house with nothing but a piano, alongside newer pieces.
André 3000 wore a mock piano on his back at the Met Gala to coincide with the release of '7 Piano Sketches.' The piano, a bespoke creation by Burberry, tied into the Met Gala's theme and highlighted his new musical project.
'7 Piano Sketches' continues André 3000's departure from traditional rap, following his previous instrumental album 'New Blue Sun.' The new album showcases his versatility and experimentation with different musical styles.
The original title for '7 Piano Sketches' was 'The Best Worst Rap Album in History,' a humorous nod to the fact that it contains no lyrics, thus being paradoxically 'the worst' rap album but also the 'best' due to its emotional freedom.
The album '7 Piano Sketches' is a 16-minute cycle, and most of its tracks were recorded using André 3000's iPhone or laptop microphone, except for one piece.
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