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Steve Reich

Steve Reich
Country
United States
Bio / info
Stephen Michael Reich (born October 3, 1936, New York City) is an American composer who, along with La Monte Young, Terry Riley, and Philip Glass, pioneered minimal music in the mid to late 60s. His innovations include using tape loops to create phasing patterns (for example, his early compositions "It's Gonna Rain" and "Come Out"), and the use of simple, audible processes to explore musical concepts (for instance, "Pendulum Music" and "Four Organs"). These compositions, marked by their use of repetitive figures, slow harmonic rhythm and canons, have significantly influenced contemporary music, especially in the US. Reich's work took on a darker character in the 80s with the introduction of historical themes as well as themes from his Jewish heritage, notably the Grammy Award-winning "Different Trains."
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Website
http://www.stevereich.com
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Releases on file (4)
Steve Reich — Tehillim / The Desert Music Steve Reich — Tehillim / The Desert Music
(Cantaloupe Music CA21009, 2002, 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)
Ensemble Avantgarde — Steve Reich: Phase Patterns / Pendulum Music / Piano Phase / Four Organs Ensemble Avantgarde — Steve Reich: Phase Patterns / Pendulum Music / Piano Phase / Four Organs
(WERGO 6630-2, 1999, CD)
Kronos Quartet / Pat Metheny — Steve Reich: Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint Kronos Quartet / Pat Metheny — Steve Reich: Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint
(Nonesuch 9 79176-2, 1989, CD)
 

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