The iconic Adidas Telstar soccer ball, famous from the 1970 FIFA World Cup, is a truncated icosahedron with twelve black pentagons and twenty white hexagons.
Cultural Impact
The Telstar ball was introduced to celebrate the broadcast satellite that transformed soccer and to be more clearly visible on the low-resolution black-and-white televisions common at the time.
Performer Biography
Nadia Shpachenko, the pianist on this album, is a GRAMMY® Award winner and a Steinway Artist, known for promoting contemporary music and premiering over 150 works.
Album & Artwork
The album explores the powerful emotions and drives associated with soccer, aiming to evoke the raw passion and intensity of the sport in listeners.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded on January 17, January 31, and February 23, 2023, at Silent Zoo Studios in Glendale, California.
Historical Context
The 1970 World Cup was the first to recognize and plan for soccer's worldwide appeal, leading to modern financial stakes, international celebrity players, and scheduling changes for global audiences.
Cultural Impact
The FIFA World Cup in 1966 drastically changed soccer by being broadcast live via satellite, leading to over 60 million simultaneous viewers for the final.
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