Reich, Steve 1936-

Writings on music, 1965-2000 by Steve Reich( Book )
17 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 930 libraries worldwide
In the mid-1960s, Steve Reich radically renewed the musical landscape with a back-to-basics sound that came to be called Minimalism. These early works, characterized by a relentless pulse and static harmony, focused single-mindedly on the process of gradual rhythmic change. Throughout his career, Reich has continued to reinvigorate the music world, drawing from a wide array of classical, popular, sacred, and non-western idioms. His works reflect the steady evolution of an original musical mind. Writings on Music documents the creative journey of this thoughtful, groundbreaking composer. These.

Music for 18 musicians by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
95 editions published between 1976 and 2007 in 7 languages and held by 803 libraries worldwide
Music for eighteen musicians.

Different trains ; Electric counterpoint by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
60 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 791 libraries worldwide
Recorded spoken text set to music of reminiscences from the composer's childhood, when his divorced parents lived on opposite sides of the country and the composer would travel by train to visit them. Also includes remembrances of Holocaust survivors.

Tehillim by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
73 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 710 libraries worldwide
Tehillim for four female voices and chamber ensemble / Three Movements for orchestra.

Drumming by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
92 editions published between 1962 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 596 libraries worldwide

The desert music by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
62 editions published between 1984 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 563 libraries worldwide
The Desert Music: Cantata for chorus and orchestra. Text: various poets.

Writings about music by Steve Reich( Book )
21 editions published between 1974 and 1981 in 3 languages and held by 554 libraries worldwide

Early works by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
20 editions published between 1987 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 485 libraries worldwide
Steve Reich performs alongside Russell Hartenberger in a series of clapping rhythms throughout the course of the album. Pianists Nurit Tilles and Edmund Niemann also lend their hand in helping to spice up the beats on this very original album.

Variations for winds, strings, and keyboards by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
20 editions published between 1979 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 438 libraries worldwide

New York counterpoint Eight lines ; Four organs by Steve Reich( Sound Recording )
48 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 404 libraries worldwide
Steve Reich's take on what's popularly been called minimalism has been to illuminate the nature of musical phrases played in staccato fashion on various instruments and then variously "phase shift" their lines into new, contrapuntal relationships. This music can either delight or annoy, and Reich has done both in his time. Fortunately, on this disc the music itself is neither too complex to play nor too difficult to follow, and it could stand as an excellent primer for Reich's early minimalism. What genuinely triumphs on this disc is Octet (of 1979/80). It's an athletic work that brings various instruments into and out of play in carefully cadenced rhythmic patterns that are typical of Reich's very best writing. For Reich fans, though, there might not be anything new here; newbies, however, should be quite taken. --Paul Cook.