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Free Download: Philip Glass’s Piano

Glass Piano is a virtual instrument based on the personal piano of American minimalist composer Philip Glass. … Read More Free Download: Philip Glass’s Piano

February 1, 2022February 1, 202213 Comments

Terry Riley’s ‘A Rainbow in Curved Air’ On Accordion & Modular Synthesizer

Weijers has ‘a background of classical music and noisy electronics’, and is combining these two worlds with his latest project, by arranging minimalist compositions for accordion and modular synthesizer.… Read More Terry Riley’s ‘A Rainbow in Curved Air’ On Accordion & Modular Synthesizer

October 18, 2020October 18, 20202 Comments

Philip Glass’s Music In Eight Parts Gets Official Debut After 50 Years

A lost work by minimalist composer Philip Glass has been found and restored, after 50 years, and is getting its world premier as a recorded work.… Read More Philip Glass’s Music In Eight Parts Gets Official Debut After 50 Years

May 22, 2020May 22, 20203 Comments

Terry Riley Lost Interview + ‘Music With Balls’

Riley’s pioneering electro-acoustic music of the 1960’s influenced musicians like Pete Townshend of The Who and classical composers like Steve Reich alike.… Read More Terry Riley Lost Interview + ‘Music With Balls’

May 22, 2020May 22, 20202 Comments

Terry Riley’s ‘In C’ On Modular Synthesizer

This video captures a live performance, by joeSeggiola, of Terry Riley’s seminal minimalist work, In C.… Read More Terry Riley’s ‘In C’ On Modular Synthesizer

February 9, 2020February 9, 20202 Comments

Terry Riley’s ‘In C’ On Modular Synthesizer

This video captures a performance of Terry Riley’s In C on Eurorack modular synthesizer.… Read More Terry Riley’s ‘In C’ On Modular Synthesizer

June 30, 2019June 30, 20192 Comments

Creating Steve Reich Style Phase Shifting With Samples

This video takes a look at creating minimal phase shifting, using samples, in the style of Steve Reich’s mid-60’s tape loop pieces.… Read More Creating Steve Reich Style Phase Shifting With Samples

March 4, 2019March 4, 20199 Comments

Maison Vague – Moments Musicaux Part II

This performance recalls the minimalist patterns and textures of psychedelic new age works like Steve Hillage & Miquette Giraudy’s Rainbow Dome Musick and Terry Riley’s A Rainbow In Curved Air. … Read More Maison Vague – Moments Musicaux Part II

June 18, 20172 Comments

Composer Philip Glass To Be Awarded The National Medal Of Arts

Glass is receiving the award for his ‘groundbreaking contributions to music and composition. One of the most prolific, inventive, and influential artists of our time, he has expanded musical possibility with his operas, symphonies, film scores, and wide-ranging collaborations.’… Read More Composer Philip Glass To Be Awarded The National Medal Of Arts

September 14, 2016September 14, 201612 Comments

Music for 18 Machines Reimagines Steve Reich For Synthesizers

Music for 18 Machines is a reimagining of Steve Reich’s classic minimalist work Music for 18 Musicians – for 18 synthesizers. … Read More Music for 18 Machines Reimagines Steve Reich For Synthesizers

September 13, 2016September 13, 201616 Comments

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