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