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Reich: Four Organs; Phase Patterns
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Track Listings
| 1 | Four Organs - Various Performers |
| 2 | Phase Patterns - Various Performers |
Product description
Originally released in 1970 on Shandar Records, this is a reissue of a seminal recording by the minimalist composer Steve Reich of two of his early works, Four Organs and Phase Patterns. It was the first available recording of Reich's works played by live musicians and amongst the four electric organists are Steve Reich himself and fellow composer Philip Glass. This is an unusual recording both for the instrumentation and for the music. Reich has very rarely used electric instruments in his music and the choice of four electric organs creates a sound that is very different from his other compositions. In 'Four Organs' we hear for the first time, Reich's "slow motion music" with the basic chord becoming longer and longer. 'Phase Patterns' is based on the phasing process which is more complex due to the presence of the four performers and it anticipates Reich's masterpiece 'Drumming'. Personnel: Steve Reich (electric organ), Philip Glass (electric organ - 1), Art Murphy (electric organ), Steve Chambers (electric organ), Jon Gibson (maracas - 1, electric organ - 2).
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- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 12.4 x 14.3 x 1.19 cm; 98.09 Grams
- Manufacturer : Felmay
- Label : Felmay
- ASIN : B0000260BA
- Country of origin : Netherlands
- Number of discs : 1
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As such this is enough to bring a bit of a tear to this old mans eye. It's like holding a Holy relic in your hands. To listen to this is like tapping into some celestial station and catching a glimpse of the birth of man.
Sure it's not expertly recorded (though not too terrible, and certainly not enough to discourage a purchase), these weren't recorded with the best tools. And yes, Four Organs is perhaps one of the most difficult pieces Reich has written (rather than repeated patterns, we have tones growing LONGER, which is a rather strange listening experience.) But the very opportunity this disc gives us more than makes up for the effort. Ignore the fact that there's only 32 minutes of music here, and transport yourself back in time.
I found the first piece, Four Organs, the more compelling of the two, and even as a fan, there are days when I just cannot get into it, but this is a fine entry point for those unsure about Steve Reich.
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