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60 Years Of Terry Riley’s ‘In C’

NPR shared a retrospective of Terry Riley’s In C, arguably THE seminal work in the rise of minimalism in classical music, and a hugely influential work on electronic musicians.… Read More 60 Years Of Terry Riley’s ‘In C’

November 5, 202410 Comments

Terry Riley’s ‘In the Summer’ On Buchla Music Easel

Here’s a performance of minimalist composer Terry Riley’s composition, ‘In The Summer’, arranged for Buchla Music Easel.… Read More Terry Riley’s ‘In the Summer’ On Buchla Music Easel

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023Leave a comment

Steve Reich’s ‘Piano Phase’ On Modular Synthesizer

Piano Phase is an example of Reich’s concept of Music as a Gradual Process….… Read More Steve Reich’s ‘Piano Phase’ On Modular Synthesizer

March 5, 2023March 5, 20234 Comments

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, 202214 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

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