Name: A Rainbow In Curved Air
Brand: Terry Riley

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

eclec2306

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-01-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Terry Riley

Genre GB

Modern Composition

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<p>Terry Riley is a US American composer born on June 24, 1935 in Colfax, California. He is widely recognized as the principal instigator of the minimalist/repetitive music genre. Having studied under Indian classical vocalist Pandit Pran Nath, Riley's unique musical style has captivated audiences worldwide. Since February 2020, he has been residing in Japan.</p>

new remastered edition of the classic ambient experimental work by the legendary terry riley. esoteric recordings are pleased to announce a new remastered edition of the wonderful ambient and experimental work by composer terry riley, 'a rainbow in curved air'. one of the great modern musical works, riley composed this influential piece utilising tape loop recording in 1967, performing every instrument himself. a pioneer of modern music, riley's all night performances of his work were ground breaking experimental events and influenced composers such as philip glass. released as an album in 1969, 'a rainbow in curved air' brought riley to a wider rock audience. the british band curved air took their name from this work and pete townshend of the who was inspired by riley's music to create the seminal songs 'baba o' riley' and 'won't get fooled again'. 'a rainbow in curved air' remains a highly influential creation. this esoteric recordings reissue is remastered, fully restores all original album artwork and features a new essay.

A Rainbow In Curved Air

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