American Highways #25: ON THE OFF RAMP
Are contemporary composers on the exit ramp? Are they driving the wrong direction? This episode looks at unusual and non-quantifiable pieces of music, which use humor, improvisation, and arrangements to make a point and try a new direction.
In this episode of American Highways, pianist Guy Livingston brings us music by Raymond Scott, Gene Pritsker, John Adams, Harry Partch, and the Brooklyn Rider quartet.
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Theme Music :
Steve Reich. The Desert Music (1984)
First Movement (Fast).
Chorus of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Michael Tilson Thomas & William Carlos Williams.
Nonesuch Records 79101.
Raymond Scott
New Year’s Eve in a Haunted House
The Beauhunks
Basta 30-90362
Gershwin and Dorham
Medley: Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) & Blue Bossa (Dorham)
Trio Strakke Lucht
ThuisLabel #01
Gene Pritsker
William James’ Introduction
Sound Liberation Orchestra
American Composers Forum – Innova 235
John Adams
Slonimsky’s Earbox
Cleveland Orch. conducted by Dohnanyi
Nonesuch B00004YR65
Harry Partch
Ring Around The Moon
1. First Phase (2:55)
2. Second Phase (2:15)
3. Third Phase (2:48)
4. Fourth Phase (1:30)
Partch Ensemble
BRIDGE RECORDS 9432
Brooklyn Rider (group composed)
Seven Steps
Brooklyn Rider
IN A CIRCLE RECORDS B0071BY0IY
