This Piano Is Signed By Shawn Mendes And Everyone Else That's Important To Me

there is lots that goes on in the music world that I, a common person, will never know. But from obsessively watching Shawn Mendes interviews, I've just discovered an insider fact.


A-list musicians often record their albums in luxury studios, essentially booking a residency at the recording studio for an extended period time. One of these cute studios is Woodshed Recording in Malibu, California, where Shawn Mendes recorded his latest self-titled album. Shawn recently sat down for an interview with The Project, a Australian news and talk show, in which he showed off what makes the studio's piano legendary.


As it turns out, the artists and producers who are lucky enough to work at Woodshed Recording are invited to sign indoor in the piano. In a mini-documentary uploaded to YouTube, owner and long-time music producer Richard Gibbs describes how the phenomenon began with Jonathan Davis of Korn.

“I was working, producing Korn on MTV Unplugged. Somewhere along the line, I mention, ‘[Jonathan Davis], why don’t you sign my piano?’ He was the opening signature, Jonathan Davis. And from then on, when somebody came in, I mentioned ‘hey, sign the piano,’ and each person has.” – Richard Gibbs

There's one rule in back of whose autographs wind up on the piano, to keep it all sentimental: "the only requirement we have is that you work here to sign the piano.”


In piecing with each other footage from Shawn's interview on The Project, the Woodshed Recording documentary and a photo on the studio's website, these are a few of the most astonishing autographs on the piano.


Ariana Grande


Ariana kept it first-name only on the piano, although it's certainly her signature considering she's listed as a client on Woodshed Recording's website. Plus, there's nothing more on brand for Ariana than a "<3 always" autograph.


Lenny Kravitz


It doesn't get more iconic than all-around superstar Lenny Kravitz's signature on a piano. While not the neatest, this matches well with photographs of Lenny's autograph online.


Kygo


Music producer and performer Kygo's got a double signature, writing down both his autograph and his logo on the piano.


Bono


The U2 frontman has one of the most enjoyable autographs on the piano, complete with countless layers. Case in point, it almost looks like Bono didn't like the marker he used on the opening try, so he went over it a second time.


John Mayer


It's blurry, nevertheless it's there: John's got one of the smallest signatures on the piano, sitting right next to Ariana's autograph.


Fran Drescher


Naturally, The Nanny star took up the most real estate on the piano. Fran's certainly not a recording artist, although her client piece of the studio's site links to her cancer awareness organization that sells a "Trash Cancer" DVD.


Macklemore


I haven't noticed a Ryan Lewis autograph, meaning Macklemore likely worked at the studio since their partnership went on hiatus in 2017.


Barbra Streisand


Just like Ariana, Barbra went first-name only with her signature. Yet considering she's listed on the studio's site and few others spell their name "Barbra," I'm certain it's her.


Shawn Mendes


certainly, Shawn signed the piano, also, right after working in Woodshed Recording's studio while working on his self-titled album. A new legend amongst world-class legends.


Wanna find more names for yourself? Check out a high-quality photo of the piano on Woodshed Recording's site and hunt for your faves.