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In C
Classical · 2015 · 12 tracks · 1h 19m

In C

Terry Riley

A foundational masterpiece of minimalism. Fifty-three melodic fragments overlap in a shimmering, ever-shifting cloud of sound anchored by a relentless rhythmic pulse.

November 1, 2015

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A bright, mathematical euphoria that feels both ancient and futuristic.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 1h 19m
01
In C: Part 1
6:11
02
In C: Part 2
3:52
03
In C: Part 3
7:49
04
In C: Part 4
6:36
05
In C: Part 5
8:54
06
In C: Part 6
10:28
07
In C: Part 7
3:21
08
In C: Part 8
6:35
09
In C: Part 9
7:40
10
In C: Part 10
3:33
11
In C: Part 11
8:48
12
In C: Part 12
5:44
Moments Worth Listening For
The initial entry of the high-pitched C pulse that anchors the entire rhythmic grid.
The point where the ensemble density peaks, creating a shimmering wall of overlapping melodic cells.
The gradual dissolution of the final phrases as the pulse finally falls silent.

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