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Philip Glass — Opening
Album: Glassworks
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Released: 1981
Length: 5:44
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 Jayesea wrote:

I see multiple comments mentioning "repetitive", "boring"...  Perhaps I have an innate ability to tolerate repetitiveness as I find this song beautiful.




Agree with you Jay.  Those who you mentioned I would ask: Do you find, for example, breathing also repetitive and boring?
Posted 3 weeks ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
A few years ago I was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for an Alexander McQueen Exhibit and this (Opening) was being played at the entrance.  As you left the exhibit, (Closing) was being played.  I'm not sure how many there knew the difference.
Posted 2 months ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Thanks to RP, I can no longer listen to any Philip Glass piece without expecting to hear Debbie Harry.
Posted 2 months ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
The piece ends with a single note played on a horn. Imagine being that horn player, having to sit still for 6 minutes only to then play a single note!
Posted 4 months ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
just magnificent imho

here's an equally wonderful version played on theharp for anyone with a hankering for more repetitiveness (pun intended ;))
Posted 6 months ago by Exebeche    [ Reply ]
I see multiple comments mentioning "repetitive", "boring"...  Perhaps I have an innate ability to tolerate repetitiveness as I find this song beautiful.
Posted 6 months ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
I was in the lucky position of visiting two concerts of PG (that is philip glass not peter gabriel) Once in KKL in Luzern Switzerland and once in Kaufleuten Zürich. Two completely different venues where both times mr. Glass owned the room and the audience. These were forever memorable because of the delivery and the never ending chit chat of mr. Glass between pieces. The later cannot be recorded and are still vivid in memory. Both a very personal experience.
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Glass describes himself as a composer of "music with repetitive structures"

No! Seriously ?

🙄

(It’s ok if you like him, tho)
Posted 1 year ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
Philip glass pHilip glass phIlip glass phiLip glass philIp glass philiP glass philip Glass philip gLass philip glAss philip glaSs philip glasS
Posted 1 year ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Can there be such a thing as too much minimalism?   I think this is it.
Posted 1 year ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
< y a w n !> 
boring, repetitive = P.Glass. Still, it earns an (annoying) 3.
PSD!
Posted 1 year ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
Luckily they recorded this before he started drinking coffee.  ; )
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I'd prefer to hear it played by a better pianist.
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 Steffl wrote:
Sounds a bit like Ludovico Einaudi, who I prefer. This is a bit too repeating boring.
 
Since Ludovico Einaudi is 20 years younger than Philip Glass, I’d say that L.E. sounds a bit like P.G., rather than P.G. sounds a bit like L.E.
Posted 2 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit like Ludovico Einaudi, who I prefer. This is a bit too repeating boring.
Posted 2 years ago by Steffl    [ Reply ]
YES
Posted 2 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
 rmgantt wrote:

I feel like this should be on the mellow mix. Or the blue day mix.



No, it's perfect where it is.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
I feel like this should be on the mellow mix. Or the blue day mix.
Posted 2 years ago by rmgantt    [ Reply ]
 tonyinnj wrote:
I remember when I heard this for the first time, almost 40 years ago, and thought that this was the most perfect piece of music I had ever heard---then I saw Philip Glass Ensamble in concert at the Kennedy Center Live and was totally blown away...... this man is a freakin' genius!!! a living treasure! If you ever get the chance to see him, live, do not hesitate--just DO IT!!!!

I absolutely agree! Saw him live too .. mesmerising and mindbogglingly brilliant. 10 from me always.
Posted 2 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Experiencing Philip Glass at the Sydney Opera House is a truely treasured memory.
Posted 2 years ago by mhamann123    [ Reply ]
The transition from the end of Billie Eilish (Ilomilo) to the beginning of this song was amazing. Well done Bill and Rebecca! 
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 daiv wrote:

Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass. 
(Phillip Glass Who?) 
Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
Knock Knock?
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Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
&c




I give your post a thumbs up even though I like Philip Glass. Check out his Songs from Liquid Days, it's amazing, especially the vocals by Linda Ronstadt.
Posted 2 years ago by CosmicDon    [ Reply ]
This has aged superbly 👏
Posted 2 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass. 
(Phillip Glass Who?) 
Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
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(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
Knock Knock?
(who's there?)
Phillip Glass.
(Phillip Glass Who?)
&c
Posted 2 years ago by daiv    [ Reply ]
Will always remind me of Battlestar Galactica (I know this work isn't on the series). 
Posted 3 years ago by Turin    [ Reply ]
 gregskrtic wrote:

I remember when I heard this for the first time, almost 40 years ago, and thought that this was the most perfect piece of music I had ever heard---then I saw Philip Glass Ensamble in concert at the Kennedy Center Live and was totally blown away......  this man is a freakin' genius!!! a living treasure!  If you ever get the chance to see him, live, do not hesitate--just DO IT!!!!

Saw the Glass Ensemble early on at (of all places) The Bottom Line in

NYC...

Tony in NJ

W.A.S.T.E.



Posted 3 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
I remember when I heard this for the first time, almost 40 years ago, and thought that this was the most perfect piece of music I had ever heard---then I saw Philip Glass Ensamble in concert at the Kennedy Center Live and was totally blown away......  this man is a freakin' genius!!! a living treasure!  If you ever get the chance to see him, live, do not hesitate--just DO IT!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 ce wrote:

That's a valid point, but sometimes it's good to stand still and contemplate just how beautiful ripples in water can be.
I'm reminded of that video in the film "American Beauty" of a plastic bag flying in the wind.


Yes! One of my favorite video clips of all time. The piano that goes with it is perfect. And the dialogue too. I have had a couple similar experiences in real life, seemingly simple dances of nature, that left me aching at the beauty of it.
Posted 3 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 sramsay wrote:

What an incredible piece.  But given that this is now pretty much standard classical piano repertoire, maybe look around for other performances of this (aside from the original "Glassworks" from '81)?



I can recommend renderings by Tatjana Lisitsa and J. van Veen
Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
i love that music
Posted 3 years ago by seteoito    [ Reply ]
What an incredible piece.  But given that this is now pretty much standard classical piano repertoire, maybe look around for other performances of this (aside from the original "Glassworks" from '81)?
Posted 3 years ago by sramsay    [ Reply ]
 merobreno wrote:
When I hear this my mind automatically fills in it's own lyrics: "Redundant,Redundant,Redundant,Redundant".
 
 merobreno wrote:
When I hear this my mind automatically fills in it's own lyrics: "Redundant,Redundant,Redundant,Redundant".
 
It's interesting that you posted your comment twice in succession.  Anyhow, I believe the word you are looking for is "repetitive", not "redundant" - the two words have different meanings.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Everyone will find a manifestation of their feelings. Light sadness in the rain.
Posted 3 years ago by abraxaswer    [ Reply ]
Probably my most favorite Philip Glass piece. Plus I have the privilege of experiencing him playing it live in the Sydney Opera House.
https://www.google.com/search?...
Posted 3 years ago by mhamann123    [ Reply ]
 Jakethemuss wrote:
It may be superficially repetitive but it’s the small variations that make this so lovely.
 
"I wanted to make a point with my Philip Glass album that there is no such thing as repetition in music."
-Vikingur Olafsson

Posted 3 years ago by stoatva    [ Reply ]
HEY!  LOOK --->  The Allman Brothers are playing on RP Rock Mix ! Lets go...
Posted 3 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
 pontfarrer wrote:
Seriously ?   you just have way too much time on your hands

smackiepipe wrote:
Reminds me of an old "Knock-Knock" joke.

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass....

 plus .  Knock knock
.             leave it there please, lean it against wall.



 

Posted 3 years ago by dobsonderek8    [ Reply ]
Simultaneously sad and joyful - lovely.
Posted 4 years ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 pixeli wrote:
something between juicy jean-michel jarre and the genius köln concert ... just fine ;-)
 
I see no relation between this elementary piffle and the wonderfull Koln concert.  It's not even well executed.
Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
something between juicy jean-michel jarre and the genius köln concert ... just fine ;-)
Posted 4 years ago by pixeli    [ Reply ]
 meryemkutlu94 wrote:
1
According to your mysterious metric. I'm giving it a 9 because the piece deserves it and that will offset your narrow mindedness.

Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 ce wrote:

That's a valid point, but sometimes it's good to stand still and contemplate just how beautiful ripples in water can be.
I'm reminded of that video in the film "American Beauty" of a plastic bag flying in the wind.
 
Oh my God, that was the most amazingly beautiful thing!
And yes, this piece is gorgeous.
Goes straight in to the core.
Posted 4 years ago by jomabu23    [ Reply ]
1
Posted 4 years ago by meryemkutlu94    [ Reply ]
1981? wow, I thought this was new.
Piano is eternal and timeless.
Posted 4 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
It may be superficially repetitive but it’s the small variations that make this so lovely.
Posted 4 years ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 pvg44 wrote:
Oy, I'm sorry but I don't get it.  I see ripples in water that are interesting for a minute or so and then become...well, repetitive.
 
That's a valid point, but sometimes it's good to stand still and contemplate just how beautiful ripples in water can be.
I'm reminded of that video in the film "American Beauty" of a plastic bag flying in the wind.
Posted 5 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Long Live                                                                                                                                     Radio Paradise
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Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 pvg44 wrote:
Oy, I'm sorry but I don't get it.  I see ripples in water that are interesting for a minute or so and then become...well, repetitive.
 

I find it to be self indulgent dribble. Awful.
Posted 5 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Perfect blend for working up a dinner menu.
Posted 5 years ago by Bob2748    [ Reply ]
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DJ_BellsEye wrote:
I bought this album on vinyl when it came out while I was in college and a rabid Glass fan. This was his follow-up I think to Songs from Liquid Days, his "crossover" hit with several top pop starts of the day (e.g., David Byrne and others).
Hearing this song on RP is what makes me listen to RP and what makes RP great. Thank you.{#Heartkiss}

 

Posted 6 years ago by kjf06    [ Reply ]
Back in the old days of mix-tape CDs I'd intersperse these haunting piano pieces with arias from Glass's "Songs from the Trilogy" CD.  My appreciation for both CDs and especially for Glass's more lyrical music deepens through the years.
A new favorite is Ethan Hawke reading Ginsberg's "Witchita Vortex Sutra" to Glass's music of the same name.  Also haunting.
Posted 6 years ago by jhinrich    [ Reply ]
it's the cold, analytical part of me that loves this
but it is also a little hopeful and comes to a peaceful resolution
Posted 6 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Nice pairing, Bill. I left my office and came back thinking this was a slow fade-out of The National's "Slow Show". 
Posted 6 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Closing.
Posted 6 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I can't play the piano - or at least not properly.

But when I did sit down at the piano and just played simple alternating fingers and basic chords it sounded something like this Philip Glass number.

I eventually gave up playing the piano but I missed a trick - I should have told everybody I was a minimalist composer.

Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Lovely and meditative rainy day music, but it seems to not go anywhere. I'm a Glass fan — when the chords and melody are evocative. This is like a practice session. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Oy, I'm sorry but I don't get it.  I see ripples in water that are interesting for a minute or so and then become...well, repetitive.
Posted 7 years ago by pvg44    [ Reply ]
it is Here, Now         it's easy to enjoy, or as easy to psd and change  : )   Peace
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
I don't like to use the word overrated. That word however may very well apply to Mr Philip Glass.How does this compare or
surpass ex, Angelo Badalamenti or dozens of other barely recognized soundtrack composers?

 
Just a different approach. Minimal yet powerful. The Koyaanisquatsi soundtrack is a great example. Really complements the movie but stands on its own as well and has had a lot of influence (cf. the Interstellar soundtrack). 

edit: that being said, this isn't quite my favorite piece of his. 
Posted 7 years ago by kalpol    [ Reply ]
I don't like to use the word overrated. That word however may very well apply to Mr Philip Glass.How does this compare or
surpass ex, Angelo Badalamenti or dozens of other barely recognized soundtrack composers?
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 kazoo wrote:
The other evening at sunset, after a day of rain, there were high clouds in rippling waves in the sky. As the sun set the ripples changed to colors of red, orange, violet and pink. This music is like that. All the ripples are very similar but not quite the same, slowly changing as they move slowly along. Makes me stop and look or listen. Close to blissful.

 
very nice  : )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Sublime, powerful, refined, eternal. In my opinion, this is Glass' finest, most exquisite work ever.
Posted 7 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Wonderful.  Never get tired of hearing it.
Posted 8 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Philip Glass, often brilliant. This just doesn't do it for me though. It's like he found a cool piano sequence and wouldn't let it go (except on too long).
Posted 8 years ago by Redpoint    [ Reply ]
I bought this album on vinyl when it came out while I was in college and a rabid Glass fan. This was his follow-up I think to Songs from Liquid Days, his "crossover" hit with several top pop starts of the day (e.g., David Byrne and others).
Hearing this song on RP is what makes me listen to RP and what makes RP great. Thank you.{#Heartkiss}
Posted 8 years ago by DJ_BellsEye    [ Reply ]
Less is more. 
Posted 8 years ago by HRHogwash    [ Reply ]
Sounds like I'm listening to vinyl and it keeps skipping back to the same groove. Boring!
Posted 8 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
He ist absolutely fantastic! More Philip Glass please! {#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
 merobreno wrote:
When I hear this my mind automatically fills in it's own lyrics: "Redundant,Redundant,Redundant,Redundant".

 
yeah yeah yeah
Posted 8 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]
This music break my heart of glass. Beautiful. More Philip Glass please.
Posted 8 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Can we stop now please?

 
Please not yet. It's building. If you missed it, sorry.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Can we stop now please?
Posted 9 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
The other evening at sunset, after a day of rain, there were high clouds in rippling waves in the sky. As the sun set the ripples changed to colors of red, orange, violet and pink. This music is like that. All the ripples are very similar but not quite the same, slowly changing as they move slowly along. Makes me stop and look or listen. Close to blissful.
Posted 9 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
When I hear this my mind automatically fills in it's own lyrics: "Redundant,Redundant,Redundant,Redundant".
Posted 9 years ago by merobreno    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Now I know where Gustavo Santaollala got his ideas.

And on a completely different note:

For Proclivity

":I know what you mean but ultimately, that's true with everything...except maybe anhedonia."

 

To which I ask "how long have you been married?"

 
Not long enough for it to be boring.  Well, I generally don't bore easily anyhow - there's almost always something to distract me.  I guess my prior assertion is not wholly accurate.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Mind numbing. 
Posted 9 years ago by Spalted    [ Reply ]
 SweTex wrote:
His soundtrack to "The Hours" is pretty awesome. So is the movie, btw.
cayenne wrote:

Or for something completely different, there is Koyaanisqatsi.

 
awesome music for these beautiful mind-blowing experiences  
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Thought it was Wim Mertens
Posted 9 years ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
 hidey wrote:
Outstanding piece of music. It stops me in my tracks every time I hear it. Thank you RP!

 
Agreed
Posted 10 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 hidey wrote:
Outstanding piece of music. It stops me in my tracks every time I hear it. Thank you RP!

 
Amen to that.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 SweTex wrote:
His soundtrack to "The Hours" is pretty awesome. So is the movie, btw.

 
Or for something completely different, there is Koyaanisqatsi.
Posted 10 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]

Now I know where Gustavo Santaollala got his ideas.

And on a completely different note:

For Proclivity

":I know what you mean but ultimately, that's true with everything...except maybe anhedonia."

 

To which I ask "how long have you been married?"


Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 avatar71 wrote:
 It would be a mistake to think that music goes anywhere...the essence of music is the journey without end, like an asymptote approaching a line that it will never reach. Listen closely to the end of any song or symphony and you can always hear another note or chord beyond where the composer has arbitrarily stopped...minimalism is interesting for how it presents this quality of music in its simplest form. 
 
An asymptote is an excellent way to describe his music.  It always gets close to something, but never arrives.  For me that is its beauty.
Posted 10 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
Jesus fuck I am stuck at home cuz of 15 inches of snow...this is why I am posting so much today...I love RP.  Addicted really.   Cure for boredom IMHO....
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 I enjoy listening to music "closely" drsteevo wrote:
This song is completely mind blowing if you listen closely.

 


Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
Sounds like Ludovico Einaudi on valium.  Good but a little sleepy.

 
{#Roflol}
Posted 11 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Ludovico Einaudi on valium.  Good but a little sleepy.
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
I think I like the mash-up better

https://www.radioparadise.com/#name=songinfo&song_id=42287 
Posted 11 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
A little goes a long, long way. I got the beauty and mystery in the first 20 minutes.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]

Pleasant but sort of boring.
Posted 11 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
More Phillip Glass!
Posted 11 years ago by jdibiase    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
Reminds me of an old "Knock-Knock" joke.

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass....

 
{#Lol} but also...{#Daisy}
Posted 11 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
Reminds me of an old "Knock-Knock" joke.

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass....

 
I don't get it.
Posted 11 years ago by allenrudd    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Momentarily intriguing, eventually boring

 
I know what you mean but ultimately, that's true with everything...except maybe anhedonia.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
how Fun! not good at playing music but should this be called the "black keys"?...
Posted 11 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
Momentarily intriguing, eventually boring
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Seriously ?   you just have way too much time on your hands

smackiepipe wrote:
Reminds me of an old "Knock-Knock" joke.

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass....

 


Posted 11 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
This is so beautiful, peaceful, pretty, soothing, relaxing, but dark at the same time ...
Posted 11 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
Very Satie, thank you.
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
{#Kiss}Pure pleasure
Posted 11 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Outstanding piece of music. It stops me in my tracks every time I hear it. Thank you RP!
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
i don't own any philip glass, but i love everything i hear. i wonder what of his work is the best to purchase?
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Very Nice!
Great addition to RP!
Posted 12 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
...frenetic...
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill.  This crowd needs to hear Phillip Glass.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
Reminds me of an old "Knock-Knock" joke.

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass....
 
Knock knock
Who's there?
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10 minutes pass...
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.

Turns out it was John Cage.
Posted 12 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 It would be a mistake to think that music goes anywhere...the essence of music is the journey without end, like an asymptote approaching a line that it will never reach. Listen closely to the end of any song or symphony and you can always hear another note or chord beyond where the composer has arbitrarily stopped...minimalism is interesting for how it presents this quality of music in its simplest form. 
Posted 12 years ago by avatar71    [ Reply ]
This song is completely mind blowing if you listen closely.
Posted 12 years ago by drsteevo    [ Reply ]
 enkay wrote:
I tend to think that Philip Glass is an acquired taste, a bit like Guinness. Reviled by some, but once you get into it there is much to savour and appreciate.  I'm a long term fan of both by the way. And the go quite well together as a matter of fact.
 
{#Cheers}  Agreed!
Posted 12 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
His soundtrack to "The Hours" is pretty awesome. So is the movie, btw.
Posted 12 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of an old "Knock-Knock" joke.

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Philip Glass....
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 iTuner wrote:
Does go on for quite a bit and not seem to get anywhere.
 
I don't believe it's supposed to "get anywhere".  That seems to be the point of most of his music.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Alexandra wrote:
Philip Glass's music reminds me of what you hear when a kid is sitting at the piano just messing around and playing the same damn stuff over and over again until his/her mom politely asks them to go and find something else to do.
 
Yeah right, and any Picasso could be done by any kid with crayons..........
Posted 12 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Does go on for quite a bit and not seem to get anywhere.
Posted 12 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
love this.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 jbunniii wrote:
Incredibly repetitive.
 
just try to play it....
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 hey-yo!


Blastcat900 wrote:
Oddly, I hear a little bit of Phillip Glass in this... anyone hear that too?
 


Posted 12 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Oddly, I hear a little bit of Phillip Glass in this... anyone hear that too?
Posted 12 years ago by Blastcat900    [ Reply ]
I agree indeed
 
Poacher wrote:
He is hitting all the keys. . . but not necessarily in the right order.  
 


Posted 12 years ago by Hr-Rosendahl    [ Reply ]