World's longest piano by maggiemae

World's longest piano

As part of Oamaru's Scott celebrations this piano was brought into this warehouse and a demonstration concert was performed by Adrian Mann, a young 24yr old who built it! He looks about 15 but has spent about 5 years building this since he was 16! He played some really good pieces and the sound was tremendous!

Shortly I will publish here the web address for the the 3 minute live recital Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1zfHOJ3KGQ&feature=share&list=UUiQj1N0ZFUHOufUJ6_hTUeA Hope it works!
Wow, amazing!
February 7th, 2013  
WOW, I would love to see the strings. That must be something. He built it himself. I am amazed.
February 7th, 2013  
Pretty amazing accomplishment. I'd hate to be the piano mover though.
February 7th, 2013  
A great creation. Your picture shows its size and proportions -- amazing!
February 7th, 2013  
he moves it with a forklift, Cromwell! @cromwell
February 7th, 2013  
so neat ,great capture!!would love to hear this one!!!
February 7th, 2013  
Oh Wow! that is so big, very impressive!
February 7th, 2013  
Wow, that's some piano!
February 7th, 2013  
@maggiemae -- That's much better than hiring Laurel & Hardy to move it.
February 7th, 2013  
What an interesting capture. Amazing skill on the part of that young man.
February 7th, 2013  
this is soooo cool! And he does look llike a child! - And what an amazing piano.
February 7th, 2013  
Snap! I have a piano in mine :))) But this one is muuuuch looooonger!
February 7th, 2013  
Vee
Wow! That's huge! Wish I could hear him play it!
February 8th, 2013  
@brillomick @vskolnik John took a video of him so I will see if I can add it to this
February 8th, 2013  
Oh what a fantastic shot and story! That is so incredible! Wish I could've heard him play! :)
February 8th, 2013  
Vee
@maggiemae That would be great!
February 8th, 2013  
wow! that's something.
February 8th, 2013  
wow, that is huge....
February 8th, 2013  
WOW amazing, clever lad. Great shot too Maggie.
February 8th, 2013  
@vskolnik @kbalychev @brillomick I have put a 3 minute video of him playing - the site is in this picture's description. Thanks for wanting to hear him!
February 8th, 2013  
That is one very impressive piano
February 8th, 2013  
Even if I knocked down every wall in my house, I don't think that piano would fit! What a monster of a thing!
February 8th, 2013  
i worked many years as a mover and did my share of pianos....think i would pass on this one.
February 8th, 2013  
good heavens! that IS a long piano! very nicely captured here :)
February 8th, 2013  
Wow that is amazing Maggie. Thanks for sharing this
February 8th, 2013  
Oh wow he sounds amazing! Thanks so much for posting it! :) So soothing to listen too! And what a sound! :)
February 8th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity Thank you for your enthusiasm! Mine too!
February 8th, 2013  
Deb
I've never seen a piano that long!
February 8th, 2013  
What a fantastic shot! And oh my goodness, what a talented young man! He's more than a pianist - this young dude is an ARTIST. Gotta fav because I think everyone should see this!
February 8th, 2013  
Lyn
Yikes. . .amazing, both the young man, the instrument and the "concert". Thanks for sharing!
February 8th, 2013  
Thank you Terry - I feel he needs more publicity to be known. He's not a virtuoso but very capable
February 8th, 2013  
Wow what a wonderful accomplishment
February 8th, 2013  
Great shot of the biggest piano!
February 8th, 2013  
Wow - I can't think of anything to say as I have never seen anything like it!
February 8th, 2013  
Sam
lol i can only just play a small piano alittle lol that looks huge !!! ....i wonder what it sounds like !!! lol
February 8th, 2013  
@samr The video taken of a bit of playing is there in the description, Sam - you just click on the address. It does have a different sound but this is in a warehouse and not a concert theatre.
February 8th, 2013  
That gives an all new meaning to the term Grand Piano!
February 8th, 2013  
Wow! That thing is HUGE!
February 8th, 2013  
Holy Toledo. That is quite a feat. I wonder what made him think about doing it. I'm amazed you could fit that piano in your photo!
February 8th, 2013  
That is so cool.
February 8th, 2013  
@hollandcrew I thought so too, Al! It was in a shed by the harbour and there was a large opening out on to the harbour scene - rowers, boats, sparkling water - wonderful backdrop!
February 8th, 2013  
Goodness gracious me! You needed the panoramic framing for this one xx
February 8th, 2013  
That is very impressive!
February 8th, 2013  
I must say, at 24 years of age, he is an artist in so many ways. Quite the accomplishment, and I really enjoyed his playing.
February 9th, 2013  
Wow very impressive!!!!
February 9th, 2013  
A young genius. Thanks for sharing the recital, too!
February 9th, 2013  
Oh wwo that is incredible, Fantastic shot Maggie x
February 9th, 2013  
That's one mega musical instrument. Lots going on your way these days.
February 9th, 2013  
That is one long piano!!
February 10th, 2013  
Great shot that shows how talented both the photographer and the musician are. well done.
February 11th, 2013  
WOW what a HUGE piano and a HUGE talent from one so young.
February 11th, 2013  
Wow ! The subject deserved a panorama framing , very well done Magimae
February 11th, 2013  
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