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Muse | Matt Bellamy Stage-Played & "The 2nd Law" Era Tour-Used Kawai MP8-II Piano (2012-2013)
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A Kawai MP8-II stage piano (serial #9522652) owned and stage-played by Matt Bellamy of Muse during The 2nd Law era. Famously used at the War Child BRITs Week performance at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London (February 18, 2013), during which Bellamy jumped on the piano at the conclusion of "United States of Eurasia." The instrument is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Matt Bellamy.
Video Documentation
[YouTube] Full Concert · O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, War Child BRITs Week (February 18, 2013)
[YouTube] "United States of Eurasia" featuring Bellamy Jumping on the Piano · MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, iHeart Music Festival (September 20, 2013)
[YouTube] "Survival" · London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, Olympic Stadium (August 12, 2012)
Historical Context
Muse are a British rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon in 1994, comprising Matt Bellamy (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Christopher Wolstenholme (bass), and Dominic Howard (drums). By the early 2010s the band had established themselves as one of the most consistently ambitious live acts in the world, known for large-scale theatrical productions that integrated orchestral arrangements, custom stage architecture, and bespoke instrumentation.
The 2nd Law touring cycle (2012-2013) represented one of the most technically complex and visually elaborate productions of their career.
The Kawai MP8-II was at the time of its release the company's flagship professional stage piano, incorporating Kawai's AWA PRO II wooden-key graded hammer action and Harmonic Imaging XL sound engine. Designed for touring artists requiring acoustic piano realism in a portable format, the MP8-II was widely regarded for its weighted, expressive action — attributes particularly well-suited to Bellamy's dramatic piano-driven compositions and live arrangements. Weighing approximately 77 pounds and featuring balanced outputs, multi-pedal control options, and full MIDI integration, the instrument was engineered for the demands of large-scale arena production.
Stage & Performance Use
During The 2nd Law touring cycle, Bellamy's Kawai MP8-II stage pianos were integrated into multiple custom-built stage housings tailored to specific productions, maintaining the portability and modularity of the underlying instrument while creating distinctly theatrical visual presentations for each event. These custom enclosures included:
A transparent plexiglass grand-style casing used during arena performances including the Saitama Super Arena, Japan (January 12, 2013), through which the Kawai rear branding and MP8-II model configuration are clearly visible in broadcast footage as stage lighting shifts across the instrument.
A white upright-style housing used for the War Child BRITs Week performance at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London (February 18, 2013) — the specific performance confirmed in the original Muse Reverb listing as the documented use of this piano, at which Bellamy jumped on the instrument at the conclusion of "United States of Eurasia."
A silver metallic grand-style enclosure used during Muse's performance of "Survival" at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games (August 12, 2012), during which portions of the rear panel and "MP" model designation are visible in broadcast footage consistent with the MP8-II configuration used throughout this era.
As is standard practice in major touring productions, multiple identical units were deployed across international dates for redundancy and logistical continuity. This instrument is confirmed as part of Muse's official touring inventory from this period and represents an authentic surviving example from that production.
Television broadcast footage from the Saitama Super Arena performance (January 12, 2013) shows the Kawai MP8-II within a transparent plexiglass grand-style casing, with the KAWAI rear branding and MP8-II control panel configuration clearly visible through the casing as stage lighting shifts. The control layout, dual pitch and modulation wheels to the left of the keybed, rear panel configuration, and overall form factor are consistent with the instrument's serial number and model as documented here. The same dual control wheels are likewise visible in additional televised and live performance recordings from across the touring period.
Olympic Context — "Survival" (London 2012)
Muse performed "Survival" — their official London 2012 Olympic Games commission — during the Closing Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012. The song, written by Bellamy and used extensively throughout the Games including at medal ceremonies, became one of the defining musical signatures of London 2012 and was included on the London 2012: Rock The Games compilation. The Closing Ceremony segment, part of the program titled "A Symphony of British Music," featured a high-energy production with pyrotechnics and flame effects surrounding the band. Notably, the performance was controversially cut from the NBC broadcast in the United States, prompting significant fan reaction under the hashtag #NBCfail, though the performance was internationally televised and is widely documented.
Specifications
· Manufacturer: Kawai Musical Instruments (Japan)
· Model: MP8-II (MP8-2)
· Type: Professional 88-key stage piano
· Action: AWA PRO II wooden-key graded hammer action
· Sound Engine: Harmonic Imaging XL
· Serial Number: 9522652 (present on underside technical label; corresponds directly with Certificate of Authenticity)
Condition
The instrument exhibits condition consistent with professional touring deployment, including large surface scratches and handling marks consistent with multi-year arena use and the physical demands of live performance — including the documented incident at the War Child show at which Bellamy jumped on the instrument. The piano functions correctly.
Provenance
Acquired from The Official Muse Reverb Shop following decommissioning from the band's touring inventory. The original listing from The Official Muse Reverb Shop stated:
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"This Specific Piano Was Used At The War Child Charity Show At The Shepards Bush Empire In 2013 During The 2nd Law Era Matt Jumped On The Piano At The End Of United States Of Eurasia."
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Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Muse and signed by Matt Bellamy, dated August 8, 2023. The COA states: "This document certifies that this instrument was a part of MUSE collection" and references the instrument's serial number 9522652, providing direct and traceable documentation linking this specific piano to the band's curated archive dispersal.
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