Minimalism and Film music
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Features of Minimalism
Drone - Continuous sound, chord or phrase.
Ostinato - A repeating musical phrase.
Note addition - a musical phrase where there are additional notes being added.
Rhythmic transformation - A musical phrase is played at a different point. One way to achieve this is to add a rest.
Note Addition
Rhythmic Transformation
Playing Minimalism: Philip Glass - Metamorphosis 1
Listen to what Philip Glass had to say about minimalism, music and today's society.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08VfzY1_JjI
Further listening: To develop your listening skills, listen to more Minimalist music (below) or find your own favourite Minimalist pieces!
Share what you have listened to on your google classroom
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
by John Adams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwa42YhCT2E
Interstellar Soundtrack
by Hans Zimmer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpK4cDk2bRs
In C
by Terry Riley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSIqhAbd8k
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