Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians [1976]

For Fans Of: Pulsating melodies

Genres: Minimalism, Contemporary Classical, Avant-Garde

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Here's something a litte different from what we usually post. If you have never heard of Steve Reich, he is an American composer and minimalism pioneer. His composition Music for 18 Musicians was written for a cello, two clarinets, four pianos, three marimbas, two xylophones, a metallopohone, and four women's voices. Each section of the work has its own defining melody that when stringed together becomes one great musical specimen. I'd recommend this to anyone with a passing interest in minimalism, contemporary classical, and/or music itself. It's also available on vinyl via Discogs if you happen to have $60 to spare.

Streampad: Steve Reich - Section IIIB

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Genres: Dream pop, Piano, Chill and mellow
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I have been digging this for the past week or so. Really good atmosphere and songwriting make this minimalist piano and cello driven piece of dream pop into a beautiful and mellow journey through slow motion floating visions of open fields and grey skies in northern Scotland circa 1927. At least that is the imagery I get out of it. Gorgeous and sincere music perfect for the winter months.

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