Riley: The Book Of Abbeyozzud / Tanenbaum, Silverman, et al

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After Terry Riley's revolutionary In C, it certainly never seemed that the compositionally brash cofounder of the minimalist movement would take on a lyrical bent. But that's what he's done on this collection of pieces for violin, guitar, and percussion. Violinist Tracy Silverman and guitarist David Tanenbaum play warmly and sublimely on Cantos Desiertos, finding pristine melodies and high, arching curves around which to spread their finesse. Tanenbaum gets unbelievably rich tones from his guitar, and his range is the one consistent ingredient throughout these pieces. He duets with Riley's son Gyan, himself an accomplished guitarist, on "Zamorra" and with percussionist William Winant on Dias de los Muertos. Winant's marimba and gongs are especially appropriate for Tanenbaum's resonant string work, fluctuating from an absolute crispness to a milky froth. Where Riley's chamber works, such as Salome Dances for Peace, are intensely rhythmic, these works veer much more stealthily toward a kind of glorious flowering, even if the blooms are in dusky colors and muted, curvy patterns. --Andrew Bartlett

Riley: The Book Of Abbeyozzud / Tanenbaum, Silverman, et al, Music, Terry Riley, David Tanenbaum, Gyan Riley, William Winant, Tracy Silverman, Chamber, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Duo for Mixed Instruments without Keyboard, Duo for Two String Instruments, Electronic & Computer, Guitar Solo
Riley: The Book Of Abbeyozzud / Tanenbaum, Silverman, et al
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Not Your Usual Terry Riley
 Riley: The Book Of Abbeyozzud / Tanenbaum, Silverman, et al

Manufacturer: New Albion Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

DuetsDuets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
Riley, TerryRiley, Terry | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
ComputerComputer | Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GuitarGuitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00001W099
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Cantos Desiertos: Francesco en Paraiso
  2. Cantos Desiertos: Cancion Desierto
  3. Cantos Desiertos: Quijote
  4. Cantos Desiertos: Llanto
  5. Cantos Desiertos: Tango Ladeado
  6. Zamorra
  7. Dias de los Muertos: Innocencia - Se Aparace la Muerte Innocentmente por la tarde
  8. Dias de los Muertos: La Muerte en Medias Caladas Negras
  9. Barabas
  10. Ascencion

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After Terry Riley's revolutionary In C, it certainly never seemed that the compositionally brash cofounder of the minimalist movement would take on a lyrical bent. But that's what he's done on this collection of pieces for violin, guitar, and percussion. Violinist Tracy Silverman and guitarist David Tanenbaum play warmly and sublimely on Cantos Desiertos, finding pristine melodies and high, arching curves around which to spread their finesse. Tanenbaum gets unbelievably rich tones from his guitar, and his range is the one consistent ingredient throughout these pieces. He duets with Riley's son Gyan, himself an accomplished guitarist, on "Zamorra" and with percussionist William Winant on Dias de los Muertos. Winant's marimba and gongs are especially appropriate for Tanenbaum's resonant string work, fluctuating from an absolute crispness to a milky froth. Where Riley's chamber works, such as Salome Dances for Peace, are intensely rhythmic, these works veer much more stealthily toward a kind of glorious flowering, even if the blooms are in dusky colors and muted, curvy patterns. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Not Your Usual Terry Riley.......1999-12-14

I have loved Terry Riley's work for many years. This CD is no exception. However, it is not the minimalist-raga Riley that I am used to. This is a set of beautifully performed guitar pieces that are melodic, tonal, and very Spanish in influence. Definitely a change from Mr. Riley's usual fair, but wonderful nonetheless!

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