In Fall 2012, Los Angeles Electric 8 will perform Steve Reich's acclaimed piece "2x5," written for two five-piece rock bands. Propelled by the brute force of two guest drummers, the guitar octet will present "2x5" with other genre-defying works in a program that bridges classical minimalism with progressive rock.
Here is the piece that started it all...
- - -
Los Angeles Electric 8 is an electric guitar octet that redefines the traditional classical chamber group. Featuring: Hugo Aguayo; Tom Farrell; Philip Graulty; Chelsea Green; Kai Kurosawa; Marc Nimoy; Felix Salazar; and JohnPaul Trotter.
"Electric Counterpoint: III. Fast" was composed by Steve Reich (b.1936). The video was recorded at Piranha Studios. For promotional use.
Awesome rendition of this piece!! I would love to write something for you guys :D
dlo693 1 day ago