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Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is a composer from the United States. His music is frequently described as minimalist, though he prefers to describe himself as a composer of “music with repetitive structures”. Although his early, mature music is minimalist, he has evolved stylistically. Currently, he describes himself as a “Classicist”, pointing out that he is trained in harmony and counterpoint and studied Franz Schubert, Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Mozart with Nadia Boulanger. He is considered to be one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, and is described by his biographer, Tim Page, as “the first composer to win a wide, multi-generational audience in the opera house, the concert hall, the dance world, in film and in popular music — simultaneously.”
Glass is a prolific composer: He has written works for his own musical group which he founded, the Philip Glass Ensemble (for which he still performs on keyboards), as well as operas, musical theater works, eight symphonies, eight concertos, solo works, string quartets, and film scores. His film scores include the “Qatsi” trilogy by director Godfrey Reggio (“Koyaanisqatsi”, “Powaqqatsi” and “Naqoyqatsi”), Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun”, Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show” and Stephen Daldry’s “The Hours,” in addition to a number of operas (“Einstein on the Beach” and “Satyagraha”) and the quintessention of the minimalist tradition with “Music in Twelve Parts.” Three of his film scores have been nominated for Academy Awards.
Glass is a prolific composer: He has written works for his own musical group which he founded, the Philip Glass Ensemble (for which he still performs on keyboards), as well as operas, musical theater works, eight symphonies, eight concertos, solo works, string quartets, and film scores. His film scores include the “Qatsi” trilogy by director Godfrey Reggio (“Koyaanisqatsi”, “Powaqqatsi” and “Naqoyqatsi”), Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun”, Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show” and Stephen Daldry’s “The Hours,” in addition to a number of operas (“Einstein on the Beach” and “Satyagraha”) and the quintessention of the minimalist tradition with “Music in Twelve Parts.” Three of his film scores have been nominated for Academy Awards.
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Solo Piano
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Koyaanisqatsi
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love Philip Glass,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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The mega-structures of the megalopolis of Tarmacia loom above the congestion of the 500 lane mega-highway. A canyon of concrete, steel and glass. The towering mile high buildings of Tarmacia grossly exhibit the total global dominance of the Tarmacians and their built environment. Woofit is asleep in the rear seat of a taxi heading for his hotel. Woofit dreams of the death of the last insect on Tarmac. A butterfly searching for a habitat that no longer exists. Dogs dream too don’t you know.
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Kayna22 wrote:
love Philip Glass,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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I’m not a part of ruling class
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Paint on canvas prairie grass
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Eat with no bread black sea bass
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RoyLichtenstein wrote:
And in LOVE with Philip Glass
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san_music_fan wrote:
Genius!
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ARGBDude wrote:
if you scroll down a little bit, you'll find Epitymbidia already posted some nice recommendations
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benhatesmusic wrote:
I have been told many times that I would enjoy Philip Glass...which album should I begin with? Advice please?
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Woofit descended through the thick poisonous cocktail of global dimming airborne contaminants that envelop planet Tarmac. Neon lights illuminating the entire land mass of the planet, an endless homogeneous grid of roads and buildings. Tributaries of the 500 lane mega-highways. A testament to progressive Tarmacian expansionism. Woofit sits back and contemplates the grand march of Tarmacia. Oh Woofit you are a silly dog.
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schiele_ wrote:
Jojo-kun, if you liked Solo piano, definetely go for Etudes For Piano Vol. I, No. 1-10 ..
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The_Director_ wrote:
This guy don´t travel very much.
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HwieH wrote:
its only a short way from BACH to GLASS
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The Olivanarians are the remnants of a race of highly evolved, intelligent giant kalamata olives. They are determined to disrupt and ultimately destroy global Tarmacianism. Woofit notes that he has never actually encountered an Olivanarian on Tarmac and questions their actual existence. Despite this, Tarmacian politicians in the employ of the dominant Tarmacian corporation frequently appear on Tarmacian television to warn of an impending terrorist attack. The Tarmacian media frequently flash red pulsing imminent terror alerts warnings on their corporate sponsored news channels. Its all fun and games on planet Tarmac. Love Woofit.
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Epitymbidia wrote:
The interpretations of the five "Metamorphosis"-pieces for solo harp by Floraleda Sacchi are absolutely wonderful.
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sleepyjz wrote:
the aria from act III of satyagraha was catchy at first, but now I consider it one the most nostalgic pieces of music I have ever heard - what an emotional pressure it creates! Like a year in a minute (to steal a fennesz track title).
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FacelessShadows wrote:
philip glass > hans zimmer. end of.
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Dkeaton66 wrote:
O Cara!
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WoofWoofit wrote:
Woofit found the following anonymous writing on a discarded piece of paper at the side of a Tarmacian mega highway. Woofit suspects that it is the work of one of the many car addicts (an estimated 5 million) that permanently travel the highways of Tarmac in search of the fabled and illusive open road. I travel along the endless mega highways of Tarmac. Encased within my vehicle. Continuously in motion. The world outside a constant blur. I can never stop. Woofit has an enduring love of Koyaanisqatsi.
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Feb
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Philip Glass - LIFE: A Journey Through Time
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Feb
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Tibet House 20th Annual Benefit Concert
Carnegie Hall, New York NY, United States
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Mar
31
Philip Glass in a performance of The Etudes and Other Works for Solo Piano
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, Spokane, WA, United States
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