#449: From the Vaults: La Monte Young

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

This is a 1990 show from the vaults with composer La Monte Young and visual artist Marian Zazeela that is sure to warp the space-time continuum. The "godfather of minimalism," Young, together with Zazeela, explain the ongoing light and sound environment they have in lower Manhattan. Plus, experience an excerpt from Young's work, "The Well-Tuned Piano," called the "Magic Harmonic Rainforest Chord."

PROGRAM #449: With LaMonte Young and Marian Zazeela

ARTIST(S)

RECORDING

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SOURCE

La Monte Young

Map of 49's Dream

excerpt {8:30}

Shandar #83.510. Out of print.

Live

"The Lower Map of The Elevens Division of the Romantic Symmetry..." {16:00}

Not recorded commercially.

La Monte Young

The Well-Tuned Piano

"The Magic Harmonic Rainforest Chord" excerpt {16:00}

Gramavision 5 CD-set, #18-8701. For info on Young's concerts and installations, contact the MELA Foundation

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