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
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.
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!)
When I forget I leave my blinker on
You're from Boston too, huh? Blinkah!
Que capacidade incrível de cada músico de manter seu tempo determinado na pauta!
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
I flew 12 hours to see you guys live! Ejoyed it really much!!
ALWAYS INCREDIBLY BRILLIANT. This is why SR is greatest living composer.
Be honest, who else was surprised at the applause? I had assumed no audience!
Me and the boys when we finish the test early and start tapping our pencils.
Yallll I found the music my dance studio is using for modern!! This took hours 😂
Great piece of music, gotta love Steve Reich! (about TWD though: it jumped the shark long time ago)
This was in twd.???
Simply stunning - Bravo!
That was incredible. Thank you.
genius. a superb performance too.
Brilliant focus
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
A great combination. Well done.
How do you learn to play this?
Legends
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.
Un omaggio ai nostri antenati, con le loro armonie.
the moment you've been waiting for: 5:26
Reich may be the first human AI composer.
Cool！
The most crazy moment is when the fifth guy enters
Fascinant.
are they mad at this magic?
wow
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.
when ur listening this for hours: 😳
All Out War!!!
👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐 maravilloso
the walking dead season 8 Rick
WALKING DEAD BABY!
anyone have this as homework
Fun!
What’s the name of the piece that the gentleman on the left holding ?
The Walking Dead Season 8 Trailer Soundtrack.
What instrument do they use ?
Woodblocks
Tree
HIROAKI ITO stock
Metal blocks
They are claves, which is a piece of wood, in different pitches.
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
Tbh, Steve Reich should’ve hopped on to write the music for joker, it would’ve fit, NGL.
Trance
what is this instrument called
Claves
9:03 My mans on the left got no expression on his face. He's focusing so hard. 😂 I mean, rightfully so, but damn. 💀
School??
Reflon nein
Great muziek
Writing on Games anyone?
Creepy but cool. Came here from my teacher.
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
Gamelan, but without the orchestra - plus Talking Heads, but without the rock band.
音楽の授業でやった民✋
…
Из меня черепаха вылезла
TWD
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…😕
A bit like Terry Riley.s In C... impressive nevertheless .
Of course, both are great minimalist composers
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