Name: Symphony No. 1 (Tonal Plexus)
Brand: Glenn Branca

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RUSLP8245

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

LPx2

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-05-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

053436824511

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Glenn Branca

Genre US

Label US

Roir

Glenn Branca (October 6, 1948 - May 13th, 2018) was an American composer known for his groundbreaking compositions in the eighties. He studied performing arts at Emerson College in Boston and went on to form two bands - Theoretical Girls and The Static. Branca's signature style involved multiple heavily amplified guitars, a rock-based rhythm section, and occasionally other instruments like keyboards. His minimalist compositions often required unique guitar tunings.

In the eighties, Branca gained recognition for his symphonies composed for the Glenn Branca Ensemble. These symphonies showcased his innovative use of four or more guitars along with drums and bass. As he progressed as a composer, Branca incorporated additional instruments such as mallet guitar and occasionally a second drummer into his works.

With a background in performing arts and a passion for experimentation, Glenn Branca left an indelible mark on the music world through his distinctive compositions that pushed boundaries and challenged traditional notions of sound.

New Wave / Post Punk

Recorded in 1981 at New York's legendary Performing Garage and originally released in 1983 on cassette. Re-mastered for the first time on 180 gram 2LP set in a deluxe gatefold jacket.

Symphony No. 1 (Tonal Plexus)

Music US