Steve Reich
Music for 18 Musicians


5.0
classic

Review

by InfernalDeity CONTRIBUTOR (38 Reviews)
May 26th, 2022 | 14 replies


Release Date: 1978 | Tracklist

Review Summary: An absolute must for the eclectic ponce.

Unadulterated immersion. Music for 18 Musicians is a composition that truly has no equal. The intersecting loops of cellos, the crescendo of falsettos, and the whimsical use of xylophones create a tangible yet utterly surreal soundscape. Music for 18 Musicians is dynamic and in a state of constant flux. The most impressive and delightful aspect of this record is how the listener can digest it in a variety of ways. Music for 18 Musicians is hypnotic and well-suited for lazy listening. However, this record will reward the listener with a unique listening experience if they were to undertake a more clinical approach. Music for 18 Musicians is largely considered Steve Reich's magnum opus, and rightfully so. This composition is genius in more ways than one, and if you have an itch for otherworldly sounds, then look no further.



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Music for 18 Musicians is an effortlessly brilliant piece that manages to be both groundbreaking and...



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InfernalDeity
Contributing Reviewer
May 26th 2022


597 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I am said ponce.

Mort.
May 26th 2022


25062 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

this is great reading/studying music



review is a tad short and maybe more of a soundoff but thats rich coming from me so uh who cares

Mort.
May 26th 2022


25062 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

i like how the structure of the review is emulating the lps structure





BMDrummer
May 26th 2022


15096 Comments


i live for short reviews

been a long time since i heard this, people always loved it when i played it work

pos

pizzamachine
May 26th 2022


27113 Comments


Tiny review = pos

MrSirLordGentleman
May 26th 2022


15343 Comments


nice



Kompys2000
Emeritus
May 26th 2022


9428 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Nice review reich is the GOAT

CugnoBrasso
May 26th 2022


2641 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

The version performed by Ensemble Signal is one of my favorite albums ever

InfernalDeity
Contributing Reviewer
May 26th 2022


597 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Thanks Mort. I ran the risk of repeating "Music for 18 Musicians", but glad the looping idea was able to come across.

hel9000
May 26th 2022


1527 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

neat, pos

robertsona
Staff Reviewer
May 26th 2022


27416 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Certified Ripper

parksungjoon
May 26th 2022


47231 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

not what i expected from you

InfernalDeity
Contributing Reviewer
May 26th 2022


597 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

how so?

robertsona
Staff Reviewer
May 26th 2022


27416 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

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