Anthony Braxton Interview - Chess, Math & Music

[Altairograph]

I have no idea what he's talking about to be honest. I can grasp the relation between music and maths, but other than that I'm totally lost.

[bassomatic64]

Thanks for this. Was privileged to study with Mr. B during his first such academic gig, at Mills in his first year there in the '80s. We had a wonderful, magical time. I'll never forget his playing of a rather cryptic geometric graphic score another student brought in. We were skeptical as to what even Anthony would do with such a pretty - yet apparently "meaningless" - geometric illustration.

Needless to say, Anthony played the hell out of that score, and we were all left dumbfounded.

[SidewalkFrequencies]

"Chess is an affirmation of proportional logic" ....I'll try to remember that.

[underyourskindvd]

great discussion.

[unclejunglebass]

tuffie wuffies

[TheatreCritic]

Whenever I listen to an Anthony Braxton interview, I come away with two clear impressions:

1) Gee, this guy is smart!

2) Uh, what did he just say?

After listening to a few, I've decided this is AB's deliberate intention. It's not a conceit, but rather a way of amusing himself at his own (and our) expense. AB is kind of like a Borat of the reed instruments.

[mojogough]

What a beautiful soul! We are blessed to have Mr. Braxton's musical compositions.

[richardsull119]

I wish I had a fraction of a tenth of an eighth of an ounce of the insight and knowledge that Anthony Braxton has.

[BeQuietPeter]

What is that beautiful music in the background in this video?

[mosaicrecords]

"Nickie" (Anthony Braxton)