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Bang on a Can
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Bang on a Can is a group formed in 1987 which is recognized worldwide for ultra-dynamic live performances and recordings of innovative contemporary music, freely crossing the boundaries between classical, jazz, rock, world, and experimental music. The group started with a concert in a SoHo gallery with Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe taking on the roles of music directors. Personnel has varied over the years depending on availability and the needs of pieces performed.
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http://www.bangonacan.org
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Releases on file (14)
Gong Linna & Bang on a Can All-Stars — Cloud River Mountain Gong Linna & Bang on a Can All-Stars — Cloud River Mountain
(Cantaloupe Music CA21133, 2017, CD / DL)
Bang on a Can All-Stars — More Field Recordings Bang on a Can All-Stars — More Field Recordings
(Cantaloupe Music CA21136, 2017, 2CD / DL)
Bang on a Can All-Stars — Field Recordings Bang on a Can All-Stars — Field Recordings
(Cantaloupe Music CA21108, 2015, CD / DL)
Bang on a Can — Gigantic Human Dancing Machine Bang on a Can — Gigantic Human Dancing Machine
(Cantaloupe Music CA21012, 2015, CD / DL)
Bang on a Can All-Stars — Big Beautiful Dark and Scary Bang on a Can All-Stars — Big Beautiful Dark and Scary
(Cantaloupe Music CA21074, 2012, CD / DL)
Bang on a Can / Don Byron — A Ballad for Many Bang on a Can / Don Byron — A Ballad for Many
(Cantaloupe Music CA21036, 2006, CD)
Iva Bittová / Bang on a Can — Elida Iva Bittová / Bang on a Can — Elida
(Cantaloupe Music CA21027, 2005, CD)
Bang on a Can — Philip Glass ‎- Music In Fifths / Two Pages Bang on a Can — Philip Glass ‎- Music In Fifths / Two Pages
(Cantaloupe Music CA21016, 2004, CD)
Bang on a Can — Terry Riley: In C Bang on a Can — Terry Riley: In C
(Cantaloupe Music CA21004, 2001, CD)
Bang on a Can — Renegade Heaven Bang on a Can — Renegade Heaven
(Cantaloupe Music CA21001, 2000, CD)
Bang on a Can — Steve Reich: New York Counterpoint / Eight Lines / Four Organs Bang on a Can — Steve Reich: New York Counterpoint / Eight Lines / Four Organs
(Nonesuch 7559-79481-2, 2000, CD)
Bang on a Can — Music for Airports - Brian Eno Bang on a Can — Music for Airports - Brian Eno
(Point Music 314-536-847-2 ST01, 1998, CD)
Bang on a Can — Cheating, Lying, Stealing Bang on a Can — Cheating, Lying, Stealing
(Sony Music SK 62254, 1996, CD)
Bang on a Can — Industry Bang on a Can — Industry
(Sony Music SK 66483, 1995, CD)

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