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Music for 18 Musicians
Classical · 2015 · 14 tracks · 59m

Music for 18 Musicians

Steve Reich

A shimmering, hour-long masterpiece of acoustic precision. Interlocking marimbas and human breath create a hypnotic, euphoric wall of sound.

May 2015 · Harmonia Mundi

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A state of ecstatic, crystalline focus that balances mathematical rigor with deep human warmth.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 59m
01
Music for 18 Musicians: Pulses
5:23
02
Music for 18 Musicians: Section I
4:19
03
Music for 18 Musicians: Section II
4:26
04
Music for 18 Musicians: Section III A
3:56
05
Music for 18 Musicians: Section III B
4:05
06
Music for 18 Musicians: Section IV
4:59
07
Music for 18 Musicians: Section V
5:24
08
Music for 18 Musicians: Section VI
4:37
09
Music for 18 Musicians: Section VII
3:43
10
Music for 18 Musicians: Section VIII
3:46
11
Music for 18 Musicians: Section IX
4:25
12
Music for 18 Musicians: Section X
1:33
13
Music for 18 Musicians: Section XI
4:08
14
Music for 18 Musicians: Pulses
4:33
Moments Worth Listening For
The initial swell of the Pulses where the pianos and marimbas establish the eleven-chord cycle that governs the entire hour.
Section VI where the rhythmic density peaks, creating a shimmering acoustic interference pattern that sounds almost electronic.
The transition into Section XI where the harmonic resolution provides a sense of profound emotional release before the final Pulses.
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How does Music for 18 Musicians sound next to the rest of Steve Reich's catalogue?

Euphoric+4.0σ

Euphoric saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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