absolutely stunning! I especially appreciated the fact that you respected the composers notation and his intentions. Sometimes, music need not be overly-interpreted by the performer in order for the listener to actually "get it". Sometimes, it is best to just leave things transparent, open-ended, and thus FULL of possibility for individual interpretation from the audience--or, in jazz terms, "just play it straight!" and let the music speak for itself...and what beautiful music it is...THANK YOU!
My professor at my University performed this along with Phrygian gates and it was magnificent! I couldn't get enough, it definitely got me interested in minimalism.
Yes. Minimalism is perhaps one of the most natural musical forms as it is representational of nothing other than nature itself - repeated patterns and sequences really are the basis of life and how life evolves.
Unfortunately it's still (to this day) misunderstood by the general public.
You should try to get a copy of John conducting his own 'Shaker Loops' with the orchestra of St. Luke's - absolutely stunning.
I've always loved minimalism and I love your thought about it as a form of music that is closest to nature. It will now be one of my favourite quotes. :)
This was part of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps show "The Road Home"
ppinkbelly 1 month ago
excellent job!
fryBASS 1 month ago
Amazing performance! Thank you so much for posting this.
JohnLNewman 8 months ago
absolutely stunning! I especially appreciated the fact that you respected the composers notation and his intentions. Sometimes, music need not be overly-interpreted by the performer in order for the listener to actually "get it". Sometimes, it is best to just leave things transparent, open-ended, and thus FULL of possibility for individual interpretation from the audience--or, in jazz terms, "just play it straight!" and let the music speak for itself...and what beautiful music it is...THANK YOU!
julliard06 8 months ago
Excellent performance!!!
The best I ever heard.
beyond0cean 9 months ago
i think this man's songs can be used in heavens
sevkets 10 months ago
very very beautiful.... love this recording....
chubbaustralia 10 months ago
Take 90% of the orchestra out- and then ask the remainder to interpret rain falling through gusts of wind.
Tommyfazz 10 months ago
Niceee! I'm playing this beautiful piece this semester at school but I'm having some issues memorizing it, any advices??
jonrudess 10 months ago
beautiful!!
Sihirbazlik 1 year ago
Mesmerising...love it!
Leodorus 1 year ago
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jenisuki87 1 year ago
it sounds fantastic, and i'm surprised how technical the analysis.
guitars2112 1 year ago
@guitars2112 yeah, John Adams pretty mathematic for a piece seemingly inspired by nature
mnfchen 1 year ago
@mnfchen Math is everywhere in nature.
brianonweilstreet 1 year ago 2
everything is math period.
Lherbistro 4 months ago in playlist John Adams (mix)
nice job.
My professor at my University performed this along with Phrygian gates and it was magnificent! I couldn't get enough, it definitely got me interested in minimalism.
Thanks for your post!
chuchubear90 1 year ago 2
@chuchubear90 ;
Yes. Minimalism is perhaps one of the most natural musical forms as it is representational of nothing other than nature itself - repeated patterns and sequences really are the basis of life and how life evolves.
Unfortunately it's still (to this day) misunderstood by the general public.
You should try to get a copy of John conducting his own 'Shaker Loops' with the orchestra of St. Luke's - absolutely stunning.
krislennoxpiano 1 year ago 7
@krislennoxpiano
I've always loved minimalism and I love your thought about it as a form of music that is closest to nature. It will now be one of my favourite quotes. :)
Thanks. :)
jeras2 1 year ago 4