Minimalism is an art/music movement that got started in the 1960's. the "purpose" of the movement is to have the work in its naked fundamentals. Minimalist music actually started out in the underground San Fransisco music scene and in New York. The music is really trippy and reminds me of something like Cream, Radiohead and Floyd minus the vocals.
Acording to Scheinin, Glass is Trippier. Glass got his training from Nadia Boulanger, who I'm guessing is a big shot in this type of music, and Ravi Shankar!!! Now Shankar I know, he also mentored George Harrison, my deceased husband and lead guitar player for The Beatles.
I can see doing a research report on minimalism art/music. Its very big in the area but not a lot of the people i know have heard of it
Like my blog so far the article is EXTREMLY bias. There are not any quotes from people who have gone to the show and have not liked it. Its extrermly persuasive and really give you the itch to go check out this Glass fellow. And if you guys want to here is the 411
Philip Glass
and the Philip Glass Ensemble
Performing "Music in Twelve Parts"
Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
When: 5-10 p.m. Monday
Tickets: $25-$55;
(415) 392-2545,
www.performances.org
Box dinner: Available
at intermission
by calling
(415) 252-1937
Betty ~
ReplyDeleteFirst, I like the little poll at the bottom of your post. Good use of the blog technology.
While the article is all positive, I bet you could find people who do not like this style of music. Maybe you could find some Philip Glass on YouTube, link it to your blog, and ask people to vote on how well they like the music.
I like the idea of the alternative music scene in San Jose.
~ Cathy