Links:
The Terry Riley Archive Conservation Project
Some CDs:
In C (1968)
Terry Riley conducts SUNY Buffalo Center for Creative/Performing Arts Orchestra.
Classic classical Riley. I don't seem to be able to appreciate this yet.
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A Rainbow in Curved Air (1969)
My favorite.
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Descending Moonshine Dervishes/Songs for the Ten Voices of the Two Prophets (1975/1988)
A double CD with two older records. Descending Moonshine Dervishes
is a long piece which occupies one whole CD. This was recorded live in 1975.
He plays a modified Yamaha YC45D organ. Very nice. Similar to
A Rainbow in Curved Air.
Songs for the Ten Voices of the Two Prophets is performed on two
Prophet 5 synthesizers and he sings also. Recorded live in 1982.
Here is a page about the CD from the record label,
Celestial Harmonies.
Similar to Rainbow in Curved Air. I like it a lot too.
The Harp of New Albion (1986)
Solo Piano. Double CD. Have not heard it.
Here is a page about the CD from the record label,
Celestial Harmonies.
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In C
25th anniversary recording in China with the Shanghai Film Orchestra.
Here is a page about the CD from the record label,
Celestial Harmonies.
In C: 25th Anniversary Concert
Here is a page about the CD from the record label,
New Albion.
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Salome Dances for Peace (1989)
Kronos Quartet. Nonesuch. double CD. Seems to be over my head. Modern classical.
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Chanting the Light of Foresight (1994)
Very classy ambient music. Saxophone quartet performed by Rova.
I like this one a lot.
Here is a page about the CD from the record label,
New Albion.
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