Klavierwerke EP

Klavierwerke is the third solo EP by London-based dubstep producer James Blake. It was released in both the United Kingdom and the United States on R&S Records on 27 September 2010. The word "klavierwerke" is German for "piano works", as the album is mostly built on piano. James Blake changed his style on the EP from gospel and R&B influenced dubstep on CMYK to more piano-based music. In the EP, Blake samples and manipulates his vocals and piano to add an effect. According to Blake, the EP is "more personal" than CMYK, and its lyrics are more focused on emotion. The EP has been described as "sadder and more intimate" than his previous releases. The songs are also somewhat similar to Mount Kimbie's songs. The title track features some vocal static due to it being recorded on a laptop microphone. The static contrasts with the clear hand claps and bass notes. The next track, "Tell Her Safe" has Blake singing over percussion. It also features light pops and clicks and a muffled refrain.
The song "I Only Know (What I Know Now)" features "twisted" vocals and is influenced by Radiohead. It has sounds that "ache with longing and soul" and has been described as "sad". In the song, Blake sings over piano and bass, with occasional blank spaces. He changes his vocals over the course of the song, sometimes speeding or slowing it down. "Don't You Think I Do", the final track, has "scattershot keys" and "cascading static". It also contains some synthesizer. The song ends when it dies down to a chord.