Sugarhocket

Toy pianos are awkward. They have limited pitch range, limited dynamic range, and they're usually out of tune. Sugarhocket is my attempt to turn those flaws into virtues — starting with a herky-jerky hocket full of awkward pauses, and ending with a breezy seaside dance. The title pays tribute to JacobTV's remark "I spice my music with sugar," as well as to songwriter and showrunner Rebecca Sugar.

Sugarhocket was commissioned by the Plucky Plunkers (a toy piano duo consisting of Jonathan Hannau and Kelley Sheehan), Alexandra and Michael Hannau, and Betty and Jr. Morita.

The Flannau Duo ( Flens+Hannau ) is a dynamic, new music loving, tour-de-force ensemble combining piano, percussion, electronics, improvisation, and absurdism.