I cant remember the first time I heard steve reich, I was back from a night out and just crashing out and there was a show on the local radio in manchester called 'the late night dance soundtrack' and they played 'chill out'(orb etc) stuff mainly but on this particular night they played Music for 18 Musicians and it blew my mind.
For those of you who don't know, the guy who commented below named "Vincent" is the director of the "London Steve Reich Ensemble" (which is why is user name is lsre). Their performance of Steve Reich's music is utterly exquisite! Vincent? PLEASE start making recordings we can buy! --Jack
I want to say so much about Steve Reich.. but if I think about it too much I think my head will explode. I hope some of you can relate to the feeling.
Hmm, interesting work, but I don't think it fits the music very well. The movements seem kind of chaotic doesn't blend too well with the smooth, swelling canons and pulses in the music. The movements should probably be slowed down and done with more deliberation I think, with respect to the music. The black and white, blurred video filter was a nice touch though. Check out Fase by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for some really good choregraphy done to music by Reich
Wonderful visual effect of the dancing figure blending into the misty outlines of the "background". Nice resonance with the interconnectedness of parts in Reich's music.
Pat Metheny is "Electric Counterpoint" -> for guitar. This one is "Ney York Counterpoint" -> for Clarinets ;) But anyway, the video is good, and yes.. i love minimalismus too.
Just very beautiful and subtle
TonHaring 4 years ago
I cant remember the first time I heard steve reich, I was back from a night out and just crashing out and there was a show on the local radio in manchester called 'the late night dance soundtrack' and they played 'chill out'(orb etc) stuff mainly but on this particular night they played Music for 18 Musicians and it blew my mind.
dyspraxia 5 years ago
For those of you who don't know, the guy who commented below named "Vincent" is the director of the "London Steve Reich Ensemble" (which is why is user name is lsre). Their performance of Steve Reich's music is utterly exquisite! Vincent? PLEASE start making recordings we can buy! --Jack
monadyne 5 years ago
I want to say so much about Steve Reich.. but if I think about it too much I think my head will explode. I hope some of you can relate to the feeling.
benihana666sae 5 years ago
NY counterpoint is one of my favourite steve reich works.. i discovered him lately, but soon i will have the same feeling
leannje 4 years ago
Hmm, interesting work, but I don't think it fits the music very well. The movements seem kind of chaotic doesn't blend too well with the smooth, swelling canons and pulses in the music. The movements should probably be slowed down and done with more deliberation I think, with respect to the music. The black and white, blurred video filter was a nice touch though. Check out Fase by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for some really good choregraphy done to music by Reich
seona 5 years ago
Very cool.
sosogood 5 years ago
I think my favourite Steve Reich would have to be music for 18 musicians
peletonkambing 5 years ago
Eight Lines you can hear when you click on my name above. This is indeed New York counterpoint. Kind regards,
Vincent, The LSRE
lsre 5 years ago
interesting! thanks a lot!
But it is not Eight Lines :)
beholt 5 years ago
Thanks you all for watching the video and posted nice comments. :)
zonno 5 years ago
Wonderful visual effect of the dancing figure blending into the misty outlines of the "background". Nice resonance with the interconnectedness of parts in Reich's music.
emtube 5 years ago
This is great! I've never seen or heard it like this. I have the Pat Metheny version. I'm a sucker for this minimalist stuff.
Richard234 5 years ago
Pat Metheny is "Electric Counterpoint" -> for guitar. This one is "Ney York Counterpoint" -> for Clarinets ;) But anyway, the video is good, and yes.. i love minimalismus too.
rukano 5 years ago
Nice.
wbarco 5 years ago