Hi, I'm currently studying for my BMus degree in cardiff in composition. Music is my passion! I love...
Hi, I'm currently studying for my BMus degree in cardiff in composition. Music is my passion! I love watching dvds, playing my ps2 (great for de-stressing!) and going for walks. I also play the piano when I get the time.
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Reviews:5
The main piece on this CD is Triple Quartet, a work written as recently as 1999. It has a strident and pungent sound but features Reich's famous driving, pulsing rhythms that are really captivating. Unlike his earlier works, the harmonies are stronger and less lush and there is a constant sense of drama and a surprisingly high level of passion. It took me some time to warm to the piece but now it is very high on my list. The slow movement is particlarly beautiful. Next up is a reworking of Violin Phase for electric guitar. An odd concept but it does work. However i prefer the original, its hard edge tone may not be to everybodys liking. Music for a large ensemble follows next and flows along at fast pace with interlocking patterns. There were moments when the mix seems to lose its way, and some of the textures seem to collide a little, but essentially a soothing and exciting journey into Reich's trademark sound. Finally is Tokyo counterpoint, a rescoring for marimba of vermont counterpoint. Because it is MIDI marimba, it lacks any human warmth, and it does very little for me. The original is far more pleasing.
This CD is very good, it features rare glimpses into older works as well as presenting the new work Triple Quartet in a fast and dynamic recording.
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