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Music for 18 Musicians
Classical · 1978 · 2 tracks · 58m

Music for 18 Musicians

Steve Reich

April 1, 1978 · Deutsche Grammophon

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A state of high-energy tranquility that balances mathematical rigor with shimmering, euphoric beauty.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks · 58m
01
Pulse - Sections I - IV
26:55
02
Sections V - X - Pulse
32:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The initial transition from the opening 'Pulse' into Section I where the marimbas lock into their first major rhythmic cycle.
The way the female voices swell in and out during Section VI, mimicking the natural rise and fall of a deep breath.
The final return to the opening harmonic cycle in the closing minutes, providing a sense of cosmic completion.
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