Steve Reich - Eight Lines - www.lsre.co.uk - Vincent Corver, Kevin Griffiths

[flip0830]

i think this is right, tempo, spirit, as good as the record

[Salvaeshun]

It's a good thing I can't play the cello. I think my neighbors would hate me by now, considering I'd probably be playing the cello suite 4 mins in, until I was pretty much in a trance.

[NaciAtYerGrave]

i came here because of Idosing thinkin this song was an I-doser but its not. disappointing

[stevejaramillo]

i am so high now

[RobOfAlaska]

I like this a lot, not because of..."iDosing"...but just the music. What's the big deal iDosers? Can't find your BIG HIT singles? xD hahaha

[vandrissen1]

Does this video end early? It sounds like it's about to end up until the last 15 seconds or so when the pianos come back in, after which it sounds like a new theme is about to begin.

[alf516]

What the hell does this have to do with I-dosing?

[XxHeartagramHeavenxX]

This reminds me of something that'd be in a Final Fantasy game. Like, no joke.

(Flame if you want, but that's what I think.)

[cursedswordsman]

What does this have to do with iDoser?

[iZenZation]

@cursedswordsman haha i read something relating this masterpice to iDoser too...but i don't quite get it though...This is a helluva piece of art! i don't have the words to express my feelings about this song...it's just fkin great! you should also check this song by Stefano Barone- Batman - Alexander Supertramp, it does the same to me as 8 lines. Pure awsomeness

[aceofspadesx11]

i like the guy playing the giraffe

[TheMakingVids]

Sounds like something from Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts haha.

[writersblock26]

@TheMakingVids Really? I do not think so at all, but maybe I just have not played either game enough.

[TheMakingVids]

@writersblock26: I'd say it sounds more like stuff from Kingdom Hearts. They play a lot of stuff like this in the game and it sounds really nice

[taxIN7]

wow........its too epic

[missh8ter]

this doesnt really get me high, i still disbelieve that there is "music drugs"

[thestationchop]

15 people wanted to get high of this and not enjoy it for the music

[Newlukoso]

@thestationchop Rofl laalalalalal this is soooooooooooooooooo true!

[Lovestruckxoxo420]

First of all I think you have to be high to get high, lay down close your eyes and relax and let the music take your brain. Kinda was like my brain was at sea

[forditable]

This doesn't make me high :|

[SasoriNagashi]

Aw shit son! This stuff will mess you up, you be hearin thems demons in the music electricity!

[deaconbomb303]

cluster fugue :) since 9-20-10 I've had 1056 plays of this piece... crack!

[W1ldmutt]

i love this song it makes you feel calm

[Stewiegriffinist]

Apparently one can get "high" from this. A bunch of bullshit is all. Maybe a trance is what one could get if they really get hypnotized by it.

[lisuxballs1399]

this is wonderful

[Macz338]

Was I the only one noticing the mistake on 1:10 ? :P Amazing piece though.

[deaconbomb303]

@Macz338 not even :)

[teeblo100]

OCTET. I HAVE LISTENED TO PIECE FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND NEVER GRT TIRED OF IT. I HAVE LISTENED TO IT AT LEAST 2,500 TIMES. THIS IS A VERY GOOD RENDENTION OF THE ORIGINAL . THANK YOU FOR HAVING IT HERE.

[kickurd]

FUCK STEVE - If u cant use his music as background music cause it infringes his right he should go fuck himself. Nobody fucking listens to background music in a video clip

[stashews]

I think that this is faked with editing. There is no justification for including the first few seconds of washy compressed sound from a videorecorder and then jump into beautiful studio recording? Maybe not faked, just, really stupidly done if that little suspension mic is in fact collecting the space sounds. Shifting the chair sounds and page flutters? Really jarring. Trolllll

[Sakurazuka1999]

What a genius !

[5botball]

makes me wanna dance. BTW i can play the piano part!!!!!!!

[LovePigSqueals]

it hurts my ears

[irukaio]

Am I high yet...

[tigremontes1]

@irukaio thats what i said! :p

[Theonegamefreak]

LOL, this is one of the songsThreat news or whatever used as an example of iDosing. (getting high on music) LAWL.

[longshotz]

damn  sounds crazy...like clouds...or any final fantasy game ive played

[TDRdr]

I'm getting iHigh on this

[fraztle75]

this music is suppose to get you high? haha

[avalonkalin]

love this. thank you for posting.

[oprescuflorin]

listening... over and over... and over ...

[azza3]

I've listened to a few 17min versions of this but it sounds nothing like the youtube video of the start, maybe compression is making it bad or something

[lsre]

@azza3 This is a live performance. Certain ensembles have recorded the CD in a studio with studio amplification, making the sound a lot dryer, mostly also performing in a slower tempo than we choose to as the London Steve Reich Ensemble. Can you tell what recording you're listening to?

[jarbear]

@lsre The "Works" album performance is, IMHO, the definitive performance. This one is excelent, too, my only problem is that the melody flute (which makes me eargasm) is a little quiet. Other than that, this is awesome.

[casualcuber]

@azza3 that's because the fucking video is a JOKE. it actually isn't the same thing. it's some random bullshit watch it again, and this time be less oblivious.

[Ariccio123]

Is there a lossless version that I can download?

[tofucyborg]

you guys make me want to purchase my music

[arcadesdude]

This sounds like computer generated fractal music (but much better).

[hotsum0ta]

I could never get tired of this ever in my life. Such an amazing melody that fits everything and anything you could be doing in a daily basis.

[Kewchu]

wired.com said this :"The following video is only for informational purposes and should only be viewed by responsible adults."

if i were steve riech, i would murder everyone associated to wired.com

[hotsum0ta]

@Kewchu you do know that they were basically being sarcastic with that whole report... right? XD

[thegmanyo]

@Kewchu I'm pretty sure the article you are referring to is satirical.

[indorocker88]

@Kewchu I giggled when I read your post.

[sydddney]

@Kewchu ...that would be a joke.

[noun12345]

This reminds me of Scanners.

[DaboyzofWexford]

I GOT HGH ON THIS

[upmalasorange]

@DaboyzofWexford well i didint :(

[cosbine]

minimalism at some of its best

[DeltaNocturne]

LEVEL UPPER

[immarkolepsy]

wow this is shit.

[Tj0pper]

It's very... abstract and experimental. I like it. :)

[Yanggroup]

I never have enough of this piece, it stops too soon...

[lordewan10]

- this is better than Steve Vai and Satriani combined!

[junecampdav]

8 lines, This is my favourite:- It has so much energy, I too, clean the house to this, wash up, dance to it in my tiny bedroom.. It has so much breadth, vibrancy and energy. And I particulary like the London Steve Riech Ensemble's Version of this..

snowboots

[lsre]

@junecampdav

Thanks for the compliment, Snowboots. This was a live performance in Holland. The (more exciting CD version) can be heard on iTunes Store/Amazon.

We're coming out with a new album, recording: City Life, Piano Counterpoint (World Premiere) and Triple Quartet within the next 6 months. Best wishes,

Vincent, MD London Steve Reich Ensemble

[junecampdav]

8 lines, This is my favourite:- It has so much energy, I too, clean the house to this, wash up, dance to it in my tiny bedroom.. It has so much breadth, vibrancy and energy. And I particulary like the London Steve Riech Ensemble's Version of this..

snowboots

[tedmcarthy]

Yes then stevieeee

[macronecole]

Thank you for posting this. This is one of my favorite Reich pieces (I frequently re-read my copy of the score) and, as I've never seen this live, this will do nicely until I do see it performed live.....

[bbbartolo]

I wonder if it's just the acoustic balance of instruments that makes this performance sound so different from the Bang on a Can rendition I've got on CD? Neither less satisfying nor more, just different. I guess I can collect different performances without fear of duplication!

[dukedome]

wow!its so urban: elegant, modern, sophisticated! love Steve!

[wgaule]

I love this, and I love Steve Reich's music. But there's something about this piece that's both melancholy and uplifting all at once.

[nargargole]

Wouldn't want to create this kind of music on Cubase ; it has to be done with real musicians - kind of what Mike Oldfield wanted to do but this is a 1000 times more sophisticated, totally brilliant.

[xctmrfsm]

Amazing.

[flikedout]

i have been listening to this music for at least 25 yrs and each time i hear it i always hear something else which is why i think steve is incredibly bright to have originated this

[amistrymister]

25 years wow. thats a long time don't you think?! It was made in 1979 anyway.

[DJMadMax]

And although i could be seen as an "oldschooler" in the internet with a 1983 in my ID, i´m so happy that i stumbled over Steve Reich´s music about 2 or 3 years ago. And still i´m the ONLY person i know, who can listen to his songs for several hours. My favourites are this one (Eight Lines from Tehilim), Six Marimbas and Music for 18 Musicians.

[amistrymister]

Wow. Steve Reich is all I listen to, for hours on end whilst working, so you know another person who does that!

I've listened to the whole thing of Music for 18 about wait let me check my itunes...183 times so thats about 183 hours of my life dedicated to music for 18 hahaha! I love everything. Favs are Music for 18, Music for Large Ensemble, Eight Lines, Four Sections, Three Movements, Double Sextet, 2x5, Mallet Quartet (premiere soon lol) Thanks for the reply kinda made my day!

[deaconbomb303]

@amistrymister Desert music? YES!

[amistrymister]

@deaconbomb303 of course! i love everything. i've heard pretty much everything except one piece, and of course WTC 9/11 which is soon due for premiere.

[benkshaft]

such a lovely recording of such a great piece, but I was disappointed that it was cut off at the end.

[sid1662]

I cannot begin to describe how I am completely taken with this piece and that it has such an emotional grip on me right now. No more words just the music...

[EffingAndJeffing]

I've been on somewhat of a Clockwork Orange kick lately, so to paraphrase Alex, this is MY "gorgeousness and gorgeousity made flesh". XD

[flashmob3]

i love staring at that cello at 2 mins. gives me goosebumps.

[amistrymister]

I agree.

[WorkPrintMedia]

Steve Reich's work is just superb. There is an outstanding version of Eight Lines on a John Adams documentary, too. One of my favorite Reich pieces for sure. Thanks for posting this inspiring work.

[zenmachinefilms]

Really nice performance, played with great aplomb, and not unnecessary force; allegro or forte. Recording is actually quite good too.

[fiveiambline]

Wow, this performance is better, though in some ways more gentle-spirited, than either of the recordings of it in my collection.

[EffingAndJeffing]

4:06 That cello line!

I could listen to Reich all day. And have, many times. :P

[freekycello]

but... it's just two notes. o.o

[EffingAndJeffing]

In my opinion, Reich can do more with two notes than you or I could do with an entire page of music. :P

(Although if, as your username might suggest, you're a cellist, I would concede that it probably wouldn't be all that exhilarating to play. :P)

[12monkey001]

good!!

[jeffjeezy1tweezy]

this is really hard to stop listening to .. amazing

[Wijnmuseum]

Reich's music goes right into my spine.

[Composer1992]

2:27 I love the flute line! I love the trance state Steve Reich's music can put you in.

[Moosicall]

very interesting. definitley better than his clapping music.

[SamboRayJr]

haha one of the pianos screws up at 1:12.

You can't blame them though.

[eginas]

you're good if you heard than. or maybe i am to sleepy :)))

[chucholuchocucho]

lol  yes you´re right XD we all make mistakes

[wladwlad]

I think that a similar thing happens at 1:34

[SamboRayJr]

haha yea your right. must be drunk or something

[physsion]

Eight Lines is a masterpiece; Reich is a genius

if you don't have a recording of this song yet, get one

[beholder9000]

it´s like a drug.

[ym2413a]

I LOVE this. ;)

This is so good.

[anabellik]

Gosh, this is absolutely incredible. Introduced me to minimalist music some time ago. And I used to think repetitive music is boring....

[Prabz300]

is it just me or do you feel slightly hypnotised by minimalism? :)

[beholder9000]

it´s imposible not to be hypnotised.

[featherbliss]

Nice, just introduced to his work on BBC Radio 3. very nice

[panosgeor]

rich ........music

[englar101]

reich music :P

[korjeklokismo]

rich music, reich music. ;)

[xBillyTheKidx]

this is incredible

[ThisIsGodDamnShit]

You should try Phillip Glass, Tim Hecker, Max Richter...

Reich is awesome :D.

[djdezaofd]

i love this piece. performed it last year was amazing

[musense]

i love steve reich! it's impossible to buy his CDs where I live ...

[mrotsdnal]

amazon?

[seanarrative]

itunes man

[rnichitta]

can someone upload the rest please???

i wanna hear it and cant find it

[seanarrative]

itunes man

[rnichitta]

cheers man, i found it on a site called Deezer

pretty cool site

the whole of this piece is amazing

[MrSusanAndHisMirrors]

Steve Reich has actually changed the way i perceive music. Everything else sounds bland.

[addcit420]

beauty, but where does it go?

[whalewhalewhale]

does it need to go anywhere?

[Leveretis]

People always say this. I DOES go somewhere! Just subtly. You have to listen properly to it to notice the slight changes over time. By the end it is quite different from the beginning. You'll see.

[conradsweatman]

Slight changes. Like the slow growth of something organic. But no grand narrative, as a work of classical or romantic music has.

[ihsfilms]

im starting to like this minimalist, avant garde , experimentalist type music. i may try some some time

[iblahblah123]

having a conductor for this piece is lame!

[plathhs]

Don't underestimate the conductor!

[El3andro]

Does anybody know where I can get the notes of this???

[frumpyfish]

does this use phase shifting?

[rbillia]

No, Drumming was his last piece to use Phasing, even though basically all his pieces use Canon which he describes as rhythms out of phase with each other.

[abcabc123456123456]

fantastic. marvellous. incredible.

I cannot believe that something like this exists.

thanks for sharing!

can you upload the whole piece?

thanks!

[MColivejuice]

Yes yes! please upload the whole piece!

[dorfischer]

steve reich has done it again... i mean- how can one guy write some much heavenly music? this time Reich has added a touch of Stravinskey's Petruska to his heaven harmony. i wonder what's next. oh- and i loved the ensamble. they didn't let steve down. bravo!

[Youbaphile]

Every time I listen to this piece, I always hear something new.

[heyaya65]

not sure about minimlistic music before but i've grown to really like it and this piece is great.

[poscaldious]

Kudos to the wind players for not dying

[BlueCougar]

The "eight lines" version is easier because the part originally written for two wind players is here "distributed" among four players. So most of the time, only two out of four are playing.

[llamatube]

Steve Reich's music has melodies that make me think of Hiroki Kikuta's Seiken Densetsu 2 (Secret of Mana) for whatever reason. Some of it sounds similar to me.

It's wonderful.

[dengatube2]

Steve Reich really broadened my horizons.

I wasn't looking for this kind of music, but coincidentally his peace "Desert Music" was on the B-Side of a music tape which a school mate lend to me.

This music is really intelligent and pychedelic.

I prefer the "Octet"-Version (only one string quartett) of this peace.

For me this was his best time:

Music for 18 Musicians (76)

Music for a Large Ensemble (78)

Variations for Winds, Strings, and Keyboards (79)

Octet(79)

+ Desert Music (83)

[dezdabest1]

sooooooo hypnotic

[dddtl]

It's not long enough :(

[paprika82]

Guys this is amazing music. Any chance you'll be posting the second half?

[WIGNSWORD]

...yes and there are many poor, impoverished under-appreciated talents writing music just as brilliant and they go unheard because constipated (pretentious? vulgar?) concert audience demand the ten-billionth repitition mildewed Dvorak or Beethoven rather than the fresh and frankly BETTER breath of today's musical life.

[etniesVideo]

WIGNSWORD can you give me a list of these artists/composers? I'm looking to expand my musical world.

[MrSusanAndHisMirrors]

Could you please list me the composers you speak of. I've fallen in love with Steve Reich.

[microcosmos1972]

thanks for the piece!

One of the best performances of the piece I've heard...

GREAT STUFF

H

[scottyc006]

Dear LSRE,

This is one of my favorite songs, it moved me when I first heard it. Thank you for playing music by a composer such as Reich, who isn't in the "traditional" ensemble repertoire. This is beautiful.

[Snaporaz87]

Sublime!

[Xithon]

Absolutely incredible piece of music- just like all of Steve Reich's compositions.

This is such a unique style of music, putting some of the best-known classical pieces to shame (not that I don't like classical a lot).

If only more modern music would be like this. Fantastic stuff, I wish I'd discovered Reich's talent years ago.

[soundangel13]

Beautiful music. Thats basically all I can say. Genius!

[GraigRussell]

This is one of *the* best pieces of music I've heard. Shame this version is so much shorter than the proper(?) one.

[buxheimerorgelbuch]

the whole version takes aproximately seventeen minutes.

[kx3kx3]

Very nice but too short!!

[cboullon]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[violinfreak32]

Steve Reich is one of the highest human beings to have ever lived on this planet.

[five1000]

Steve reich is a philosopher. This is philosopher's music.

The philosophy and music have continued to always conflict. (Plato)

However, it is not so now.

Do you understand the meaning(a huge meaning)

?

[Roswellsounds]

Yes, he has a degree is philosophy.

I would say that music & philosophy can become one if a person is able to make the right connections. They could boost each other, and help to expand or destroy previous musical and philosophycal limits.

Obviously, it takes work & study to "level up" your mind... But go ask Steve Reich about that!

[karlletourneau]

thanks

karl

[r41zcu4dr4d4d3E]

genial

[ekesimons]

Awsome..

[SambaDisaWinner]

this is lovely! man steve reich what a legend

[Snaporaz87]

Sublime

[karlletourneau]

who's conducting?

[ZacharyB]

I believe the uploader of the video is conducting

[karlletourneau]

what a challenge

bravo

[MColivejuice]

groovy!

[dorus5]

My favorite Steve Reich's piece !