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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
gptkb:album gptkb:composition |
| 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_artist |
gptkb:Steve_Reich
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:postmodernism
gptkb:Postminimalism |
| gptkbp:available_in |
various arrangements
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| gptkbp:available_on |
gptkb:Vinyl
CD Digital platforms |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
repetitive structures
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
static harmony
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Steve_Reich
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| gptkbp:cover_art |
Album cover features abstract design
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
1980s music scene
jazz and rock music |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
widely performed
influenced contemporary music Influenced many musicians |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 minutes
approximately 20 minutes 30:00 |
| gptkbp:explores |
time perception
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Use of layering and phasing
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| 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_interpretation |
Pat Metheny's interpretation
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Electric Counterpoint
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| 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:jazz
Electronic music World music tape music Minimalist composers minimalist techniques |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:jazz
gptkb:rock_music 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:instrumentation |
gptkb:guitar
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| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:guitar
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a landmark work
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| gptkbp:is_considered_to_be |
a defining piece of minimalism.
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| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:music_education
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| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its rhythmic complexity
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other minimalist works
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
guitar ensembles
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Reich's minimalist phase
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its innovation
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
music theory courses
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
dance performances
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| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:ECM_Records
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| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
use of technology
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Grammy_Award
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| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
various artists
Pat Metheny and Steve Reich |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
polyrhythms
repetitive structures rhythmic complexity dynamic contrasts 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_performance |
performed internationally
performed at festivals performed at Carnegie Hall performed at Lincoln Center |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
Performed at Carnegie Hall
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:number_of_tracks |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Guitar repertoire
Modern classical repertoire Steve Reich's body of work Minimalist repertoire Steve Reich's discography |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
live performance with looping
solo guitar with tape |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
major music festivals
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:chamber_music
gptkb:guitar Orchestras various ensembles Solo artists various guitarists solo guitarists |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
jazz clubs
in concert halls |
| gptkbp:performer |
gptkb:Pat_Metheny
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1987
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Pat_Metheny
gptkb:The_Kitchen |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:Grammy_Award
Music festivals Music critics |
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Nonesuch_Records
gptkb:ECM_Records |
| gptkbp:recorded_in |
gptkb:1989
gptkb:New_York_City numerous artists |
| gptkbp:recording_year |
gptkb:1989
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| 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
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| gptkbp:structure |
three sections
layered counterpoint |
| gptkbp:style |
polyrhythmic
postminimalism tape and live guitar |
| gptkbp:technique |
live looping
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| gptkbp:text |
no lyrics
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| gptkbp:track |
Fast
Slow |
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:guitar
Tape loops Live musicians live and pre-recorded guitar live and pre-recorded elements |
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
digital looping
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1985
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
gptkb:1987
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Steve_Reich
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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