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Discovering Terry Riley: Pioneer of Minimalism and Looping in Music

Terry Riley, a groundbreaking figure in the minimalist movement, reshaped music with his innovative use of repetition and looping. His compositions, influenced by North Indian ragas, introduced new dimensions to sound. Notably, Riley's creation, "In C," revolutionized performances with its unique integration of multiple recording devices, creating a rich auditory experience. His influence is evident in the works of contemporaries like La Monte Young, Philip Glass, and Steve Reich, along with collaborations, notably with the Kronos Quartet. Explore how Riley's artistry continues to inspire musicians today.

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Discovering Terry Riley: Pioneer of Minimalism and Looping in Music

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  1. Why you should know… Terry Riley

  2. In C Pioneer in the Minimalist movement Proponent of Looping: “Although repetition is a major force in music it was never used in this way before” -Terry Riley

  3. Apprentice of North IndianRaga vocalist Pradit Pran Nath • Aether Hear that influence in:

  4. Time-Lag Accumulator • Two-recording devices circulate sound

  5. In legion with: • La Monte Young • Philip Glass • Steve Reich • Kronos Quartet

  6. Oh, and he made this: • Reprise

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