In the documentary "Composer in Progress," Nyman says that no ensemble plays his music as well as his own Michael Nyman Band does, but this group (though it has many of the same members in common) comes very close!
Amazing work in advancing the minimalist style to postminimalism of the 80s and 90s the focus on rhythmic development and less stringent harmonic constraints allows for a shift from the obvious process music of the minimalism predecessors. The same hypnotic effects of the pulsing sonic textures of Reich and glass are there, supported by a more triumphant melodic sensibility. This may reflect the shift away from the rigorously academic and almost reverent composition and drama of the minimalists.
I totally agree with you about the fact this album from Nyman is celebration of melody sensibility yet one can not not notice, in the background, the framework set in place by the great composers such as Glass and Reich. I must say I recognise some patterns from Moondog in this. You too? One last note, I feel like in terms of jazz comparison, Nyman is like Ornette Coleman: adventurist composer with sets of harmelodics in his locker. Thoughts?
@@ebenezertetsi4340 I realize your post was a year ago, but I was just introduced to Nyman recently. Yes, I hear Moondog all over this. Of course, Glass and Reich for the minimalist approach, but something about the use of the saxophone sure reminds me of Moondog. Great stuff.
@@ebenezertetsi4340 Moondog was a Bach fanatic, and very much a traditionalist in terms of his contrapuntal style. And many of the European minimalists have found inspiration in the music of earlier periods, with Nyman, for example, having "recomposed" works by Purcell, Handel, Monteverdi, Biber, John Bull, and Mozart. You might also enjoy the music of Steve Martland, Simeon ten Holt, and Wim Mertens, who also work along similar lines.
I believe "Plotting For The Shopkeeper" dates from 1980, not 1982--and it reminds me of Nyman's "Think Slow, Act Fast," which was composed in 1981 for the Netherlands-based Hoketus ensemble.
@@ArminVollmer Don't forget Steve Martland. And there's also Louis Andriessen. Take a look also at Urban Sax, Icebreaker, Orkest de Volharding, and the Willem Breuker Kollektief.
In the documentary "Composer in Progress," Nyman says that no ensemble plays his music as well as his own Michael Nyman Band does, but this group (though it has many of the same members in common) comes very close!
I could listen to this 100 more times and it would never get old.
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Amazing work in advancing the minimalist style to postminimalism of the 80s and 90s the focus on rhythmic development and less stringent harmonic constraints allows for a shift from the obvious process music of the minimalism predecessors. The same hypnotic effects of the pulsing sonic textures of Reich and glass are there, supported by a more triumphant melodic sensibility. This may reflect the shift away from the rigorously academic and almost reverent composition and drama of the minimalists.
Are you aware of any similar works to this
I totally agree with you about the fact this album from Nyman is celebration of melody sensibility yet one can not not notice, in the background, the framework set in place by the great composers such as Glass and Reich. I must say I recognise some patterns from Moondog in this. You too?
One last note, I feel like in terms of jazz comparison, Nyman is like Ornette Coleman: adventurist composer with sets of harmelodics in his locker. Thoughts?
@@ebenezertetsi4340 I realize your post was a year ago, but I was just introduced to Nyman recently. Yes, I hear Moondog all over this. Of course, Glass and Reich for the minimalist approach, but something about the use of the saxophone sure reminds me of Moondog. Great stuff.
@@ebenezertetsi4340 Moondog was a Bach fanatic, and very much a traditionalist in terms of his contrapuntal style. And many of the European minimalists have found inspiration in the music of earlier periods, with Nyman, for example, having "recomposed" works by Purcell, Handel, Monteverdi, Biber, John Bull, and Mozart. You might also enjoy the music of Steve Martland, Simeon ten Holt, and Wim Mertens, who also work along similar lines.
Maximum chaos, which has a wonderful order = Michael Nyman
More Sax Please - Only Michael does it best, Bye for now love Alan 👨🏫️
Merci Beaucoup ………………………………!
I liked this so much that I just bought it. Thanks for posting.
Bravo!
Queen of the night - extra ordinary !
Todos los fans de Nyman esperabamos algo como esto.Genial.Graciad por compartir!
Muuuuy bueno ; -)
Gracias.
I've been looking for this! Thank you so much.
this is beautifull !!!
ahhhh.....missed this since I lost my CD! Thanks for posting.
What to say, he know it !
I believe "Plotting For The Shopkeeper" dates from 1980, not 1982--and it reminds me of Nyman's "Think Slow, Act Fast," which was composed in 1981 for the Netherlands-based Hoketus ensemble.
I believe this has the only recording of Plotting For The Shopkeeper there is.
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Michael my mimelist friend, sax please
Can anyone recommend an album similar to this, or a musician of the same paradigm
More distant, but Wim Mertens and Moondog are in the same class, kind of...
Symphony No.3 by Philip Glass.
A year late but Steve Reich gives me similar vibes.
@@ArminVollmer Don't forget Steve Martland. And there's also Louis Andriessen. Take a look also at Urban Sax, Icebreaker, Orkest de Volharding, and the Willem Breuker Kollektief.
Is it the same Will Gregory from Goldfrapp? I know Balanescu did the strings for the album Utopia, now being re-released
Yes, he is.
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It looks like Kratos eye from God of War
Looks like Dr. Carroll from Perfect Dark to me. That's why I clicked the video, in fact.