Steve Reich’s ‘Radio Rewrite’ Inspired By Radiohead

Nonesuch Records has released a new album by electroacoustic pioneer Steve Reich, Radio Rewrite. The title piece references two songs by the English band Radiohead. Alan Pierson conducts this premiere recording of Radio Rewrite, which was composed in 2012. The album also includes recordings of Electric Counterpoint (1987) and Piano Counterpoint, which is a 2011 transcription… Read More Steve Reich’s ‘Radio Rewrite’ Inspired By Radiohead

Steve Reich Discusses His Influences

In preparation for the 2012 Bloc Festival, organizers interviewed the headliners, including pioneering electroacoustic and classical composer Steve Reich. Reich talks about the relationship between West African and Balinese music and his early tape loop music. He goes on to discuss how this affected his early works. Reich’s work has been tremendously influential in electronic music,… Read More Steve Reich Discusses His Influences