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Drumming
Classical · 2002 · 4 tracks · 54m

Drumming

Steve Reich

A ninety-minute ritual of interlocking percussion. Mathematical precision meets organic warmth in a hypnotic masterpiece of rhythmic phasing.

2002 · Colin Currie Records

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A relentless, mathematical pulse that induces a state of high-alert tranquility.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks · 54m
01
Drumming, Part I
15:18
02
Drumming, Part II
18:07
03
Drumming, Part III
11:29
04
Drumming, Part IV
9:57
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in Part II where the sharp attack of bongos softens into the woody, resonant bloom of marimbas.
The introduction of wordless female vocals in Part II that mimic the timbre of the instruments until they become indistinguishable.
The final section of Part IV where all previous instrumental groups unite into a massive, vibrating wall of rhythmic energy.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Drumming sound next to the rest of Steve Reich's catalogue?

Minimalist+1.0σ

The production is pushed notably harder into minimalist than this artist usually allows.

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