5 Things to Know About Nils Frahm’s Felt Album

  1. Felt is a solo piano album by German composer and pianist Nils Frahm.
  2. The album’s name comes from Frahm placing felt strips between the piano hammers and strings to soften the sound.
  3. This technique gives the piano a muted, intimate tone that reduces percussive attack.
  4. Frahm recorded the album late at night to capture quiet, spontaneous performances.
  5. The result is a minimalist, atmospheric work focused on subtle dynamics and texture.