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EuroMinimalism, Part II
For this New Sounds, listen to a follow-up to last night’s show, with minimal and post-minimal music from Michael Nyman, Anton Batagov, Ludovico Einaudi, Nik Bärtsch, and others. Nik Bartsch’s Ronin make "ritual groove," with repetitive motifs that gradually evolve. We'll also hear music from the Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, and English minimalist Michael Nyman. Plus there's some music from the Russian keyboard player/composer Anton Batagov, who self-produces electronic and experimental works and releases them on his own private label. And as always, much more.
PROGRAM # 2843, Euro-Minimalism, Part 2 of 2 (First aired on Thurs, 9/11/08)
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Wim Mertens
Close Cover
Gentleman of Leisure, excerpt [1:30]
Windham Hill #1056.
Out of print, but try auction sites.Michael Nyman
The Essential Michael Nyman
Prawn-Watching [2:30]
Argo #436 820. Out of print, but see www.michaelnyman.com for info
Bruno Letort
L’Affaire Desombres
Voyage vers L’Aubrac [3:00]
CMG #CUB-01054 www.koka.com *
Ludovico Einaudi
Divenire
Andare [7:00]
Ponderosa #035** www.ludovicoeinaudi.com *
Joby Talbot
Music for Classic FM
First Day Of Summer [6:00]
For info, www.jobytalbot.com
Ludovico Einaudi
Divenire
Divenire [4:30]
See above.
Eric Mertens
Spleen, Original
Little Giant [3:30]
Available at www.emusic.com
Anton Batagov
Dialog
System [6:30]
Russian release; for info: www.batagov.com/entrancen.htm
Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin
Stoa
Modul 36, excerpt [11:00]
ECM #1939. www.ecmrecords.com *
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Cool Show John. Especially liked the Nik Bartsch stuff and the one with the Russian ATM machine voice...
Dear New Sounds, What was the Michael Nyman piece on your show on Sept 11 08? Thanks
Sorry for the delay in posting last night's playlist. Hopefully this will answer all of your questions.
-Caryn, the Assistant
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