✚ Steve Reich is an American composer and musician known for his
contributions to the minimalist music movement. He was born on October 3, 1936, in New
York City, United States. Reich's pioneering work has
had a significant impact on the development of contemporary classical music. Reich's
compositions often explore repetitive patterns and phasing techniques, where
musical motifs are gradually shifted out of sync with each other. This approach
creates intricate rhythmic and melodic textures that evolve gradually over
time. His music is characterized by its mesmerizing
and hypnotic quality. Some of Reich's notable works include "Music for 18
Musicians," "Different Trains," "Drumming,"
"Electric Counterpoint," and "Clapping Music." These
compositions showcase his innovative use of tape loops, live performers, and
diverse instrumentation, ranging from traditional acoustic instruments to
electronic and sampled sounds. Throughout his career, Reich has received
numerous awards and accolades for his groundbreaking contributions to music. He
has won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary
Composition, and has been honored with the Praemium Imperiale among other
prestigious recognitions. Steve Reich's influence extends beyond the classical
music world. His work has had an impact on various genres, including electronic
music, rock, and pop. Many contemporary composers and musicians continue to
draw inspiration from his minimalist approach and rhythmic innovations.
✚ Steve Reich est un compositeur et musicien américain
connu pour ses contributions au mouvement de la musique minimaliste. Il est né
le 3 octobre 1936 à New York, aux États-Unis. Le travail novateur de Reich a eu
un impact significatif sur le développement de la musique classique
contemporaine. Les compositions de Reich explorent souvent des motifs
répétitifs et des techniques de phasage, où les motifs musicaux sont
progressivement décalés les uns par rapport aux autres. Cette approche crée des
textures rythmiques et mélodiques complexes qui évoluent progressivement dans
le temps. Sa musique se caractérise par sa qualité hypnotique et envoûtante. Parmi
les œuvres notables de Reich, on trouve "Music for 18 Musicians",
"Different Trains", "Drumming", "Electric
Counterpoint" et "Clapping Music". Ces compositions mettent en
valeur son utilisation novatrice de boucles de bandes magnétiques, de musiciens
en direct et d'instruments variés, allant des instruments acoustiques
traditionnels aux sons électroniques et échantillonnés. Tout au long de sa
carrière, Reich a reçu de nombreux prix et distinctions pour ses contributions
révolutionnaires à la musique. Il a remporté le Prix Pulitzer de musique, le
Grammy Award de la meilleure composition contemporaine et a été honoré par le
Praemium Imperiale, entre autres reconnaissances prestigieuses. L'influence de
Steve Reich dépasse le monde de la musique classique. Son travail a eu un
impact sur divers genres, notamment la musique électronique, le rock et la pop.
De nombreux compositeurs et musiciens contemporains continuent de s'inspirer de
son approche minimaliste et de ses innovations rythmiques.
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Eight Lines |
Eight Lines
• City Life |
00:00:25 |
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STEVE REICH |
You Are
Wherever Your Thoughts Are |
You Are [Variations] |
00:17:54 |
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STEVE REICH +
MUSICIANS |
Drumming -
Part 3 |
Drumming |
00:31:09 |
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Winter Music |
Complete
Piano Music |
00:42:21 |
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DAVID CHALMIN / KATIA + MARIELLE LABEQUE |
Gameland |
Minimalist
Dream House |
00:57:37 |
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The Fall Of
Icarus [Michael Nyman] |
Muffathale
Munich FM, 1994-10-21 |
01:03:40 |
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JOHN ADAMS |
Fearful
Symmetries |
Fearful
Symmetries / The Wound-Dresser |
01:13:14 |
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Music In
Similar Motion |
Icons - The
American Minimalists |
01:41:17 |
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STEVE REICH |
Desert Music
- Mvt. 5 [Fast] |
Desert Music |
01:50:30 |
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STEVE REICH |
Patterns
& Scales |
Reich/Richter |
02:01:17 |