Steve reich clapping music, for 2 performers classical. At the core of clapping machine music variations is a pair of laptopbased drum machinists. Perhaps the most commonly performed reich piece is clapping music so accessible its partyworthy. One lesson could be extended to a 23 lesson unit skills required. A gem from steve reich scoring notes before there was rock band and guitar hero, there was steve reich s 1972 clapping music. Balinese music and steve reich in depth drowned in sound. Be the coolest person at the next music event when you show up with this autographed score, handdrawn by steve reich. If you like this resource please see my other premium resources. Surrounding this duo is an assortment of other instruments, some clearly defined laptopbased instruments, others more variable and traditional in type. In todays post, technology and performance combine in a lesson plan based on one of the most simple yet effective pieces. Clapping music composed in 1972 was written after reich experienced a strong desire to write music for no other instrument than the human body. Cmmv takes specific inspiration from works by steve reich, gyorgi ligeti and bjork. Find upcoming concerts, watch performances, and learn more about the music.
The mathematics of steve reichs clapping music the bridges. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Reich clapping music for 2 musicians clapping universal. Music for 18 cornfed musicians grand valley state university is not known for its music department. Steve reich clapping music score music score, steve reich. Sep, 2005 check out clapping music 1972 by steve reich on amazon music. In 1972, composer steve reich born 1936 decided to compose a piece that in his words needs no instruments beyond the human body. Steve reich born 1936 all of steve reich s music has to do with repeating patterns that, as they go on repeating, gradually change. Steve reich clapping music minimalism worksheet teaching. Whens the last time you heard something related to classical music described as fun and addicting. The duration of the piece should be approximately 5 minutes. Clapping music, for 2 performers play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web.
The music was composed by steve reich and was commissioned by the quartet. For now, suffice it to say that this primacy of structure, apparent to some extent in all of reich s music, is the aspect of his work that most gives in an intellectually and. Haack department of mathematics university of northern iowa cedar falls, ia 506140506 mathematics and music have been associated for millennia. Clapping music for two performers was written by steve reich in 1972. The steve reich clapping music app turns a minimalist classical work into a rhythm game. Its a fascinating way of making music, and worth trying out yourselfthough youll probably find its not easy to come up with patterns as good as reich s, or with repetitive processes as interesting. Clapping music is a minimalist piece written by steve reich in 1972. Jan 30, 2012 this feature is not available right now. Reich and his ensemble were on tour in europe in 1972. Music we love to celebrate the composers 75th birthday, weve invited musicians who have collaborated with reich as well as npr friends to reflect on the pieces they adore. Clapping music 1972 by steve reich on amazon music. Steve reich clapping music autograph bang on a can. He readily speaks of his time in ghana as one of the seminal formative experiences of his career, and the anlo ewe 128 bellpattern is in many ways his signature motive. Piano phase and clapping music use the same musical procedures, only for live.
The number of repeats is fixed at 12 repeats per bar. Come out 1966 and its gonna rain were the first reich compositions released on lp, electronic works based on taperecorded voices processed in fairly simple but intriguing ways. Weve been mutual admirers for years now and im glad he can take a modest little piece like clapping music and make it a part of his musical life. This is a cool idea, but even better, the app is also fun, addictive and super hard. Analysis of clapping music by steve reich mcgill university. The hypnotic power of come out was the first reich to catch my attention years ago. Check out clapping music 1972 by steve reich on amazon music.
The friends theme but its clapping music by steve reich. One performer claps the same rhythm throughout the piece while the other shifts one eighth note over ever 8 measures to create different patterns. Steve reichs clapping music consists of a rhythmic pattern played by two performers each clapping the rhythm with their hands. In clapping music it can be difficult to hear that the second performer is in fact always playing the same original pattern as the first performer, though starting in different places. If you had to compose it again, what would you change. Pdf steve reichs clapping music and the yoruba bell timeline.
Most recently, david bowie, said hes a fan, hes remixed hello steve reich using clapping music as the inspiration as part of his new album. Finally, music for pieces of wood utilizes claves, and despite utilizing no amplification, is one of the loudest pieces that reich has recorded. Steve reich wrote clapping music in 1971 as a reaction to the burden of traveling with thousands of pounds of electronic equipment and musical instruments that. Its beethoven on mondays and radiohead on tuesdays most music is garbage, argues the minimalist composer, equally at home at. This is a different video than the one in the app but includes steve reich. This worksheet teaches pupils how to convert steve reich s clapping music into a grid. Steve reich biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Reich clapping music score pdf steve reich clapping music for two performers. Triple quartet is a studio album by the kronos quartet and other artists. Decided to write some clapping music by steve reich enjoy. Clapping music free music tech lesson plan midnight music. Steve reich clapping music with kristjan jarvi duration. Generate the rhythmic pattern for reichs clapping music.
It includes a video of a performance of the piece, a video of steve reich discussing the piece, and access to more info about steve reich and his music. Drumming by so percussion, released 01 march 2005 1. Clapping music by steve reich sheet music for percussion. Steve reich is the first to acknowledge the influence of nonwestern music on his work. Clapping music, the app, is based on the steve reich piece of the same name. It is performed entirely by clapping in unmetered patterns. Pdf expressive timbre and timing in rhythmic performance. May 21, 2014 the bbc work page for clapping music by steve reich. Steve reich clapping music for two performers 1972 directions for performance the number of repeats is fixed at 12 repeats per bar. At the core of clapping machine music variations is a pair of laptopbased. Reich and the quartet have worked together since 1989. Find steve reich composition information on allmusic.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Clapping music marks the end of my use of the gradual phase shifting process. Fishinglegend15 please retrieve it with clapping music sheetmusic. Clapping music by steve reich 1936 performance score. Pdf because of its minimalist construction, steve reichs clapping music provides an ideal crucible for an examination of the role of. Pdf steve reich clapping music veronica isabel volatil. The second performer should keep his or her downbeat where it is written, on the first beat of. Also teaches them about phasing in a very practical way. After a concert in brussels, the promoter asked him if they would like to go see some flamenco music.
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