Statements (176)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
gptkb:album |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Steve_Reich_-Music_for_18_Musicians
gptkb:Music_for_18_Musicians gptkb:Steve_Reich |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
various instruments
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
for wind ensemble
for orchestra for string quartet for chamber ensemble for solo guitar |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Steve_Reich
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:postmodernism
gptkb:Postminimalism |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
repetitive structures
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
various artists
Pat Metheny and Steve Reich |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Steve_Reich
|
| gptkbp:cover_art |
Album cover features abstract design
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
widely performed
1980s music scene jazz and rock music influenced contemporary music Influenced many musicians |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 minutes
approximately 20 minutes 30:00 |
| gptkbp:explores |
time perception
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Use of layering and phasing
|
| gptkbp:features |
Rhythmic complexity
Harmonic simplicity Multiple guitar parts |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1987 in New York
1987 in New York City |
| gptkbp:form |
three sections
multi-layered guitar and tape |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Minimalism
minimalism |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Pat Metheny's interpretation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Electric Counterpoint
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Experimental music
Ambient music Contemporary classical music Indie music contemporary classical music guitar music |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:John_Adams
gptkb:Philip_Glass gptkb:Brian_Eno ambient music electronic music fusion music |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:orchestra
Electronic music World music tape music Minimalist composers minimalist techniques |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:band classical music |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Dance performances
Live performances Film scores electronic music Theater productions |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
African music
layering of sound counterpoint techniques |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:musician
|
| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:musician
|
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
various arrangements
|
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:Vinyl
gptkb:streaming_platforms CD Digital platforms |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
static harmony
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a landmark work
a defining piece of minimalism. |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:High_School
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other minimalist works
|
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
guitar ensembles
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Reich's minimalist phase
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:award
Music festivals Music critics |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its innovation
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
music theory courses
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
dance performances
|
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:ECM_Records
|
| gptkbp:notable_artists |
gptkb:Steve_Reich
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
polyrhythms
repetitive structures rhythmic complexity dynamic contrasts use of technology use of silence melodic development exploration of time textural richness use of loops harmonic simplicity layering of sounds interplay of voices live guitar and pre-recorded tracks |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
complex rhythmic patterns
layered guitar parts |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its rhythmic complexity
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed internationally
performed at festivals Performed at Carnegie Hall performed at Carnegie Hall performed at Lincoln Center Performed at the Sydney Opera House Performed at the Barbican Centre performed by Pat Metheny |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Pat_Metheny
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Electric_Counterpoint:_Three_Movements_for_Electric_Guitar_and_Tape
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Electric Counterpoint (album)
Pat Metheny's recording |
| gptkbp:number_of_pieces |
gptkb:3
three |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Guitar repertoire
Modern classical repertoire Steve Reich's body of work Minimalist repertoire Steve Reich's discography |
| gptkbp:performance |
live performance with looping
solo guitar with tape |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:musical_group Orchestras jazz clubs in concert halls various ensembles major music festivals Solo artists various guitarists solo guitarists |
| gptkbp:performer |
gptkb:Pat_Metheny
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1987
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Pat_Metheny
gptkb:The_Kitchen |
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Nonesuch_Records
gptkb:ECM_Records |
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:1989 numerous artists |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Different_Trains
gptkb:Electric_Counterpoint_(live_performance) |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1987
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| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1987
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
three sections
layered counterpoint |
| gptkbp:style |
polyrhythmic
postminimalism tape and live guitar |
| gptkbp:technique |
live looping
|
| gptkbp:technology |
digital looping
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| gptkbp:text |
no lyrics
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| gptkbp:track |
Fast
Slow |
| gptkbp:track_count |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:musician
Tape loops Live musicians live and pre-recorded guitar live and pre-recorded elements |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1985
|
| gptkbp:year_composed |
gptkb:1987
gptkb:1989 |