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New York Counterpoint/Eight Li
 
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New York Counterpoint/Eight Li [CD]

~ Steve Reich (Composer), Evan Ziporyn (Performer), Bang On A Can (Performer)
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1. New York Counterpoint - 1. Fast - Evan Ziporyn
2. New York Counterpoint - 2. Slow - Evan Ziporyn
3. New York Counterpoint - 3. Fast - Evan Ziporyn
4. Eight Lines (Octet) - Bang On A Can
5. Four Organs - Bang On A Can
On this CD:
  1. New York Counterpoint for clarinet, bass clarinet, tape/clarinets & bass clarinets
    Composed by Steve Reich
    with Evan Ziporyn

  2. Eight Lines for chamber orchestra
    Composed by Steve Reich
    with Bang On A Can

  3. Four Organs, for 4 electric organs & maracas
    Composed by Steve Reich
    with Bang On A Can

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Steve Reich's take on what's popularly been called minimalism has been to illuminate the nature of musical phrases played in staccato fashion on various instruments and then variously "phase shift" their lines into new, contrapuntal relationships. This music can either delight or annoy, and Reich has done both in his time. Fortunately, on this disc the music itself is neither too complex to play nor too difficult to follow, and it could stand as an excellent primer for Reich's early minimalism. What genuinely triumphs on this disc is Octet (of 1979/80). It's an athletic work that brings various instruments into and out of play in carefully cadenced rhythmic patterns that are typical of Reich's very best writing. For Reich fans, though, there might not be anything new here; newbies, however, should be quite taken. --Paul Cook

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is not bad..., Jun 20 2002
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This is, in my opinion not so good as Reich classic "Music for 18 mussicians" (I recommend Nonsuch version of that one because it is longer, more filled, has better sound than the others and sound IS importent for "cold" minimalist works I think).

Even if it not so good as "Music for 18 musicians" it is very good but I cant give THIS a five because composers/jazz musicians/rock band sometimes do masterpieces and sometimes not and this is, comparing to "Music for 18 musicians" not in the same class but it has a lot.

"New York counterpoint" reminds a BIT of piece mentioned above, "Eight lines" is a good one and "Four organs" could be annoying OR fun, depending on your mood.

This is something for both newies AND old Rech fans here but if you are completly new... start with "Music for 18 musicians" then go to "Triple Quartet" and THEN to this is my advice.

Dont let other bad reviews scare you about this. IT IS GOOD but it is a bit short (ca 45 minutes). Anyway it is intresting, fun and has a clear sound and it is very well performed.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Some interesting works. Some uninteresting., Nov 15 2001
By S. C Rice - See all my reviews
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In my opinion, minimalist music definitely has its hits and misses. However, Steve Reich tends to weave far more aurally interesting patterns into his music than, say, Phillip Glass. On this CD is what I consider to be one of Reich's successes; the New York Counterpoint. This work for recorded clarinet soloist is able to hold its own as an interesting piece of music. It is in some ways reminiscent of Reich's 'Music for 18 Instruments,' as there are droning pulses that appear periodically and contrapuntal repetitions. The movements each have a distinct character. The first is mysterious, the second contemplative and the third silly and carefree. The third movement also incorporates jazzish rhythms into the mix. This piece is a really excellent example of using minimal means to maximum effect.
The other pieces are less interesting. The 'Octet' often drags and 'Four Organs' definitely does, although it has a certain hypnotic quality that the Octet lacks. Four Organs is one of those pieces that created audience uproar when it was played in New York, so it's always interesting to hear what people fussed about. Overall, 'Four Organs' is the earliest and most experimental piece. By contrast it is pretty rugged; the Hammond organs create a wall of homogenous sound that really starts to grate on you unless you stop waiting for it to change. The Octet, I think straddles the line between 'New York....' and 'Four Organs' both chronologically and in terms of the duration of repetitions. In 'New York...' things change just when they become uninteresting. In 'Four Organs' things don't change and you just need to adapt yourself to what is going on. 'Octet' yields a little; it is not as mechanistic as 'Four Organs,' but still leaves you getting bored with the events before they change. New York Counterpoint is worth it, and 'Four Organs' is historically interesting. Perhaps the octet is interesting filler.
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1.0 out of 5 stars RepeticiónRepeticiónRepeticiónetc, Aug 16 2000
By Francisco J. Muñoz (Santa Cruz, Bolivia) - See all my reviews
La verdad es que la música de Steve Reich, es de lo más aburrida y poco creativa que uno se pueda imaginar. Al margen de alguna que otra idea bien realizada, el resto del disco es decepcionante.

Un disco para obviar.

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