Kaisrsolze wrote:
quoted 1 line I just saw the Steve Reich 10-CD boxset used for about $50. Is it worth>>I just saw the Steve Reich 10-CD boxset used for about $50. Is it worth
picking up (as I've never heard any of his stuff before) or would it be a
better introduction/more economical to buy one or two of his important
releases? Are his important ones In C (or was that by terry riley?), Music
for 18 Musicians, Drumming, Four Organs, it's Gonna rain? Are there any
major
omissions/flaws in the box set? Botttom line is, i want to hear the
innovators, and $50 for 10 Cds is a good deal, but still a large chunk of
change for one unheard artist. All opinions appreciated.
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In C was Riley. IMHO Steve Reich rocks; if I had seen this for $50, I'd buy
it on the spot. Music for 18 Musicians--I can't speak highly enough of
this--it goes on for a whole hour and my interest doesn't flag... at
all...! I haven't heard the new Goldie, but I doubt I could say as much
of that. And the new performance of 18 musicians recorded for this set is
supposed to blow the old one out of the water (though I haven't heard
it). DON'T pass this up! Hell, if you end up not liking it, I'll buy it
from you :) -- but really, there's little chance of that. Run, do not
walk, back to the store... J
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