American composer Philip Glass (31 January 1937-), known for his minimalism and “repetitive structures” in music, is 85 years old today and I am taking this opportunity to share one of his greatest work – a film score to Stephen Daldry’s film The Hours [2002].
Ahhh, lovely.
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There’s so much nuance in the repetition though. Mysteries discovered and explored!
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Definitely! I love minimalist composers, such as Satie, Einaudi and Nyman also to some extent. So much beauty in simplicity and power in repetition! I think our brains love repetitions because these are also the sounds found in nature (insects, birds, rain, etc.) and maybe that’s why scores such as these have such a hypnotic and addictive effect.
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Repetition in nature is a very good explanation for why our brains love it. Great insight🙂
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Ah, I’ve just picked up a secondhand copy of the novel. Glass’s minimalist composition is very distinctive, isn’t it?
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I am still to read the novel – something to look forward to this year and would love to know your opinion first.
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I hope to get to it soon, Diana!
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Great one! I also love Akhnaten, Glassworks and his music for Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.
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I have not heard either, if you can believe it – on my way to checking them out, many thanks!
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Ah, I love the film ‘The Hours’ and the film score really makes it, but I hadn’t realised it was by Philip Glass, nor the term ‘minimalism’ applied to music. Thanks for sharing : )
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I love Philip Glass and I love the book ‘The Hours’ – I must watch the film
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Enjoyed this so much.
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