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Topic: Electric Counterpoint


  
  European classical music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baroque, about 1600–1750, characterized by the use of complex tonal, rather than modal, counterpoint, and growing popularity of keyboard music (harpsichord and pipe organ).
Electric instruments such as the electric guitar and electric violin play a prominent role in popular music, but of course play no role in classical music before the twentieth century, and only appear occasionally in the classical music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Both classical and popular musicians have experimented in recent decades with electronic instruments such as the synthesizer, electric and digital techniques such as the use of sampled or computer-generated sounds, and the sounds of instruments from other cultures such as the gamelan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/European_classical_music   (2474 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Steve Reich   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Use of formal counterpoint and functional harmony also goes in contrast to the loosely-structured minimalist works written previously.
Different Trains (1988), for string quartet and tape, uses recorded speech, as is his earlier works, but this time as a melodic rather than a rhythmic element.
A melodic line from his 1987 work Electric Counterpoint was used by The Orb in their 1991 hit Little Fluffy Clouds.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Steve_Reich   (2270 words)

  
 New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock EM-EZ
But the album's main attraction is its extensive instrumental work, comprising sunbursts of effects organ, Mellotron strings, a few baroque electric piano embellishments and even rudimentary synth riffs and glissandi, giving the music a both sunny and spacey feel that takes it from pastures green to gulfs interstellar.
On "Änglamakerskan" (the baby farmer), the violin and electric guitar duel with angular slashes of controlled fury amidst the rhythmic clarinet ostinati and shifting drum meters.
Their sound is an elaborate quilt of electric and acoustic guitar reciprocation, outbursts of melodic keyboard color, soaring woodwinds and beautiful vocal harmonies.
www.gepr.net /em.html   (15408 words)

  
 NMRC Scholars and Experts
He is Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at George Washington University, where he teaches graduate courses in communications.
At EEI he represented the electric utility industry on Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch.
Jon M. Peha is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Public Policy and Associate Director of the Center for Wireless and Broadband Networks at Carnegie Mellon University.
www.thenmrc.com /experts   (13159 words)

  
 Steve Reich
Works: 1965-1995 (disc 7: New York Counterpoint / Sextet / The Four Sections)
Works: 1965-1995 (disc 8: Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint / Three Movements)
Almost every desire a poor man has is a punishable offence.
www.brainymusic.com /artists/s/steve_reich.html   (57 words)

  
 John Pearse ® Books and Videos
The perfect method for the player who is not sure what style he or she wants to concentrate upon.
It uses elements of classical guitar Counterpoint to demonstrate how well Ragtime translates to the guitar.
So, unlike many so-called guitar chord books, John Pearse's book is a complete guide to every musical and playable chord in the repertoire.
www.jpstrings.com /brbooks.htm   (1062 words)

  
 Geometry.Net - Composers: Reich Steve
Another Look at Counterpoint by SteveCdrd110393 Reich, 30 June, 2002
Discover his music, listen to soundclips, read a composer biography.
Electronic Counterpoint The Unofficial Steve Reich Home Page.
www5.geometry.net /composers/reich_steve.html   (1304 words)

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