Steve Reich: influences, techniques and politics [HD] IntoThe Music, ABC Radio National

Steve Reich was in Sydney in April 2012 as 'composer-in-residence' at
the Sydney Opera House. In this thoughtful and at times provocative interview with RN's Cathy Peters, he discusses his technique of using spoken word documentary fragments in compositions like Different Trains and The Cave and why he chooses particular recordings and fragments of actuality. He argues against any view that suggests that art or music can influence politics or indeed influence the way his audiences perceive politics.
Reich also discusses his early love of jazz and his visits to Birdland
in NY as a young lad, listening to the great bebop jazz masters.
You can hear Reich discussing other aspects of his compositional style
and major works like WTC 9/11 in the radio feature, "Steve Reich in
Words and Music" on ABC RN - www.abc.net.au/radionational/p...
The Steve Reich website - www.stevereich.com/
Steve Reich Facebook - / stevereichmusic
Steve Reich - Different Trains UA-cam - / v=wynaq-lk74a
Synergy Perform Steve Reich - play.sydneyoperahouse.com/inde...