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Modern Composition. Or something.
SensoryOssuary:
I could reccomend fucktons of miscellaneous modern classical, but since you specified Reich, I'll just mention some minimalism:
Terry Riley - he is probably the most obvious recommendation here. A very famous minimalist and a contemporary of Reich.
William Basinski - a very diverse composer who works a lot with tape loops. The Disintegration Loops are my favorite works of his, but are extremely daunting. Try Melancholia (piano loops) or The River (tape loops and shortwave manipulation).
Charlemagne Palestine - early minimalist/pianist. I really like "Karenina," scored for harmonium and solo falsetto, although you may hate it. His solo piano performances (the most famous being Strumming Music) are all magnificent, though require loads of patience.
Louis Andriessen is a compelling (post-)minimalist composer who uses a very diverse array of instrumentation... "De Staat" and "Worker's Union" are good.
jeph:
Well crap I was gonna recomment Riley and Basinsky BUT YOU BEAT ME TO IT
RallyMonkey:
I don't know if film composers count, but Clint Mansell.
Pi, Requiem For a Dream, The Fountain
Lux Aeterna is one of my favorite compositions ever.
Kai:
--- Quote from: Cernunnos on 12 Dec 2007, 17:43 ---Does Morton Feldman count? Gyorgy Ligeti? I'm not sure what is meant by "modern" composers, but I guess I'd put those in that category. also, Penderecki. I was under the impression that you were already hells of familiar with that stuff already. I dunno.
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I am more well versed with sloppy noise bands than with actual music. as for modern compositions, I was mostly thinking of that whole group of composers (Steve Reich and Varese and whatwhat; the weirdos, I guess).
I appreciate all the suggestions!
jimbunny:
If you haven't heard any Arvo Pärt yet, you should get on that.
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