Cover of Steve Reich Early Works

Steve Reich
Early Works

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THE REVIEW

"Come out to show them."

Steve Reich: one of the pillars of minimalist music, and not only that.

Minimalism is not for everyone, and it's a fact, but for those who are interested, this "compilation" is the perfect window to approach it.

Four compositions, among the most classic in his repertoire, that thoroughly explore the compositional technique of phasing: two pieces for magnetic tape ("Come Out" and "It's Gonna Rain"), one for piano ("Piano Phase") and one for the human body alone, preferably hands ("Clapping Music", which draws inspiration from African music).

The progression is always linear but, as you may have already imagined, throughout their course the voices and/or instruments will unite and merge, creating apocalyptic repetitive vortices, with the power to violently distort the mind in odd times.

The genius that meets our ears is of inestimable value. The influence it will have on electronic music is evident, and the numerous extracted samples are proof of this.

It can induce sweet epileptic seizures.

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Steve Reich's Early Works offers a compelling introduction to minimalism through four pioneering compositions focused on phasing. The album features tape, piano, and body percussion pieces that create mesmerizing repetitive patterns. The influence of these works on electronic music is profound. This compilation is ideal for those curious about minimalist music and its vibrant textures. Reich's genius unfolds in immersive and mind-altering soundscapes.

Tracklist

01   Come Out (1966) (13:10)

02   Piano Phase (1967) (20:41)

03   Clapping Music (1972) (04:48)

04   It's Gonna Rain (1965) (15:22)

Steve Reich

Steve Reich (born 1936) is an American composer and pioneering figure of minimalism known for phasing, pulse-driven structures and the use of tape and speech fragments. His catalogue includes Music for 18 Musicians, Drumming, Different Trains and Electric Counterpoint; he received the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2009 for Double Sextet.
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