Philip Glass (soundtrack, electronic, fan, cover, solo)

Akira · 11-21-2008, 04:50 PM

Giving this thread a righteous bump, as he is fantastic to listen to.

Anybody really into Philip Glass? Besides Koyaanisqatsi and his other movie works, which of his non-movie works are worth getting into.

RoemerMW · 11-21-2008, 08:46 PM

Glassworks and Einstein on the Beach are my non-Koyaanisqatsi favorites of his. The soundtrack to Koyaanisqatsi easily stands by itself as a great album and is one of my favorite albums of all time.

Strummer521 · 11-21-2008, 10:30 PM

Well, he did the score for most (if not all) of Errol Morris' films, so I'm cool with him.

Blue · 11-21-2008, 10:59 PM

I actually have the "Low" Symphony, but have yet to give it a serious listen. I really should get on that.

DearJenny · 11-22-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Koyaanisqatsi is the first in the series. Not to everyone's tastes, but members with a passing interest in art should check these out. Let me know what you think.

Did Glass compose the music to that? It's great!

Akira · 11-22-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CityLightsLikeRain

Did Glass compose the music to that? It's great!

Yes, it's probably his most famous work, especially movie score wise.

DearJenny · 11-22-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ToeAndno

Yes, it's probably his most famous work, especially movie score wise.

I loved that movie. I had a teacher back in high school tell me about it and warned that it was "slow" and "only for those who truely value art." I personally loved the music more than the art.

Akira · 11-22-2008, 09:53 AM

It certainly is a great experience, stunning landscapes beautifully shot and amazing music flowing on top of it.

Bulldog · 11-22-2008, 11:10 AM

I've listened to the Low and "Heroes" symphonies (Some Are is spectacular) but that's all I've heard of him

mannny · 11-22-2008, 09:19 PM

Philip Glass is so amazing. He is one of my favorite composers. Among his film socres, my favorites are The Hours, The Truman Show, and of course Koyaanisquatsi.

Einstein on the Beach and 1000 Airplanes on the roof are really amazing as well.

I highly recommend his String Quartets at well. I recently picked up the Kronos Quartet preforming his quartets and they are some really interesting pieces.

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RoemerMW Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 452	Glassworks and Einstein on the Beach are my non-Koyaanisqatsi favorites of his. The soundtrack to Koyaanisqatsi easily stands by itself as a great album and is one of my favorite albums of all time. __________________ My Music Collection

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Strummer521 Pepper Emergency! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 493	Well, he did the score for most (if not all) of Errol Morris' films, so I'm cool with him. __________________ "Caffeine is so ridiculous right now." RZA

11-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
mannny **** Steve Harvey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MASS Posts: 423	Philip Glass is so amazing. He is one of my favorite composers. Among his film socres, my favorites are The Hours, The Truman Show, and of course Koyaanisquatsi. Einstein on the Beach and 1000 Airplanes on the roof are really amazing as well. I highly recommend his String Quartets at well. I recently picked up the Kronos Quartet preforming his quartets and they are some really interesting pieces. __________________

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Blue Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 287	I actually have the "Low" Symphony, but have yet to give it a serious listen. I really should get on that.

11-22-2008, 11:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I've listened to the Low and "Heroes" symphonies (Some Are is spectacular) but that's all I've heard of him