i cant imagine being the guy playing the same thing throughout the thing. he probably has the most challenging part, having to keep a steady underlying rhythm for the other instrumentalists to rely. quite a profound piece if i say so myself, i really want to write something like this.
It would be easy for him is he actually was playing the same thing, but he's not. Accents and dynamics change all throughout the piece even though the rythm doesnt move.
Yes, the real hero is the one in the middle holding that same steady rhythm without pause for the entire piece - bravo! I suppose the earplugs help him keep his concentration.
Many other recordings on YT seem to use larger, flat piece of wood, with various mallets, plain drumsticks even. But this here is surely the correct sound - one that is alive :-)
I saw this performed live by Nexus in 1984 at the BBC Proms in London, and they used proper claves similar to the ones used here. A much fuller sound than plain woodblocks. Nexus also used greater numbers of repetitions before each change, making the work somewhat longer (I'm not relying on memory here - I have a tape recording of the concert, as it was fortunately broadcast in a repeat on the radio and I was able to listen again!)
It would be interesting if someone put this in a DAW to see how close to tempo they stayed throughout the piece. I know these are some of the best percussionists in the world but the concentration & feel is out of this world.
Did you tune the claves? Player 2's instrument sounds like 2 notes, maybe minor 3rd. I remember hiring a set claves to play this piece but we obviously couldn't adjust the pitch. It certainly sounds like whole tone intervals.
I really like this piece, but I really don't like if its performed with a music stand. In my opinion it ruins the performance, because the players are just staring on the notes…😕
I used to think that way until I was forced to play minimalist music in my chamber orchestra. The amount of focus needed is insane. Once you play it and realize the effect is to be able to see the gradual change. The type of music is actually extremely difficult to write. I encourage you to listen to Arvo Part's Fratres (Brothers). That made me change my perspective on this type of music.
Forse ti sbagli. Può non piacere ma c'è moltissima tecnica. E poi può non piacere ma citare i nostri escrementi... Bah non è molto edificante.viva la democrazia
haha lol as soon as i heard his name i knew i need to hear 1 minute and then the rest i repeat better in my head. Fake lazy composer, he would do better with film and music licensing, and still not so good as others of this aerea
Chapeau to the guy who has to do the same rythm for 12 minutes, while the others around him go wild. That's amazing concentration.
Wizard vs sorcerer type thing
No
i cant imagine being the guy playing the same thing throughout the thing. he probably has the most challenging part, having to keep a steady underlying rhythm for the other instrumentalists to rely. quite a profound piece if i say so myself, i really want to write something like this.
My thoughts exactly. SUPER gifted!
Short ride in a fast machine, the woodblock guy
@@KinkyLettuce Or the guy in bolero 😂
It would be easy for him is he actually was playing the same thing, but he's not. Accents and dynamics change all throughout the piece even though the rythm doesnt move.
I remember this from college, the one had to be pretty solid at keeping tempo and if you got lost it was really difficult to get back in.
Yes, the real hero is the one in the middle holding that same steady rhythm without pause for the entire piece - bravo! I suppose the earplugs help him keep his concentration.
No
When I forget I leave my blinker on
You're from Boston too, huh? Blinkah!
Be honest, who else was surprised at the applause? I had assumed no audience!
Many other recordings on YT seem to use larger, flat piece of wood, with various mallets, plain drumsticks even. But this here is surely the correct sound - one that is alive :-)
I saw this performed live by Nexus in 1984 at the BBC Proms in London, and they used proper claves similar to the ones used here. A much fuller sound than plain woodblocks. Nexus also used greater numbers of repetitions before each change, making the work somewhat longer (I'm not relying on memory here - I have a tape recording of the concert, as it was fortunately broadcast in a repeat on the radio and I was able to listen again!)
Me and the boys when we finish the test early and start tapping our pencils.
Que capacidade incrível de cada músico de manter seu tempo determinado na pauta!
I flew 12 hours to see you guys live! Ejoyed it really much!!
Magnificent.
Did not know Walking Dead had used this piece. Good choice.
This was in twd???
Yes, it was in ads for one of the seasons. Just short video clips over this piece.@@killerr.miller
ALWAYS INCREDIBLY BRILLIANT. This is why SR is greatest living composer.
That was incredible. Thank you.
Yallll I found the music my dance studio is using for modern!! This took hours 😂
genius. a superb performance too.
Simply stunning - Bravo!
the moment you've been waiting for: 5:26
Great piece of music, gotta love Steve Reich! (about TWD though: it jumped the shark long time ago)
This was in twd.???
Brilliant focus
A great combination. Well done.
It would be interesting if someone put this in a DAW to see how close to tempo they stayed throughout the piece. I know these are some of the best percussionists in the world but the concentration & feel is out of this world.
Walkin dead is love❤😍❤
en qué momento de la serie se escucha esta obra? vi la serie pero no la reconocí
My favourite campfire song
Un omaggio ai nostri antenati, con le loro armonie.
Cool！
How do you learn to play this?
Legends
wow
👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐 maravilloso
The most crazy moment is when the fifth guy enters
when ur listening this for hours: 😳
are they mad at this magic?
In this particular case I would prefer 60 FPS without motion blur... The video seems off a bit... but great performance! 😊
Its for your ears not eyes
Did you tune the claves? Player 2's instrument sounds like 2 notes, maybe minor 3rd. I remember hiring a set claves to play this piece but we obviously couldn't adjust the pitch. It certainly sounds like whole tone intervals.
Reich may be the first human AI composer.
WALKING DEAD BABY!
What’s the name of the piece that the gentleman on the left holding ?
Fascinant.
9:03 My mans on the left got no expression on his face. He's focusing so hard. 😂 I mean, rightfully so, but damn. 💀
All Out War!!!
anyone have this as homework
What instrument do they use ?
Woodblocks
Tree
HIROAKI ITO stock
Metal blocks
They are claves, which is a piece of wood, in different pitches.
what is this instrument called
Claves
The Walking Dead Season 8 Trailer Soundtrack.
Fun!
School??
Reflon nein
Tbh, Steve Reich should’ve hopped on to write the music for joker, it would’ve fit, NGL.
Trance
the walking dead season 8 Rick
Writing on Games anyone?
Gamelan, but without the orchestra - plus Talking Heads, but without the rock band.
Great muziek
音楽の授業でやった民✋
Modern Caveman Music
FR, though, good work! It takes a lot of talent to do this piece properly.
…
twd brought me here
You mean... i brought you here.
Lockheed Lee Same! It's so peaceful and mysterious at the same time I can't explain it
A bit like Terry Riley.s In C... impressive nevertheless .
Of course, both are great minimalist composers
Creepy but cool. Came here from my teacher.
I really like this piece, but I really don't like if its performed with a music stand. In my opinion it ruins the performance, because the players are just staring on the notes…😕
Из меня черепаха вылезла
TWD
広告あるんかw
As soon as I saw the name Steve Reich I knew this would be shit.
haha lol as soon as i heard his name i knew i need to hear 1 minute and then the rest i repeat better in my head. Fake lazy composer
I used to think that way until I was forced to play minimalist music in my chamber orchestra. The amount of focus needed is insane. Once you play it and realize the effect is to be able to see the gradual change. The type of music is actually extremely difficult to write. I encourage you to listen to Arvo Part's Fratres (Brothers). That made me change my perspective on this type of music.
Forse ti sbagli. Può non piacere ma c'è moltissima tecnica. E poi può non piacere ma citare i nostri escrementi... Bah non è molto edificante.viva la democrazia
@@nicolatravaglini2812 Technique is nothing with creativity or human feeling.
haha lol as soon as i heard his name i knew i need to hear 1 minute and then the rest i repeat better in my head. Fake lazy composer, he would do better with film and music licensing, and still not so good as others of this aerea
its really not a good look for an amateur composer to shit talk one of the most respected minimalist composers of all time.
Looking a bit cocky today, aren't we?
Still better than Alma Deutscher
Legends