Michael Nyman In Concert
Michael Nyman In
Concert, DVD, Published by Arthaus Musik. The Michael Nyman Band Live at Studio Halle
Michael Nyman is one of the most commercially successful contemporary composers, making a name for his film (most notably, "The Piano") and TV scores. His music is minimalist (he is credited with inventing this term) and full of shifting patterns. He has been criticised for "recycling" which means borrowing motifs from other composers and turning them to his own ends. This is great music, thoroughly entertaining and captivating and is performed in Handel's home town. The Michael Nyman Band were originally formed as a street band and the lineup was designed to make as much noise as possible without amplification. The band now includes a string quartet which, of necessity, is amplified. The sound they make retains the original flavours and is raw and real. Great titles, too, e.g., "Prawn Watching" and "Wheelbarrow Walk".
Michael Nyman:
Michael Nyman is one of the most commercially successful contemporary composers, making a name for his film (most notably, "The Piano") and TV scores. His music is minimalist (he is credited with inventing this term) and full of shifting patterns. He has been criticised for "recycling" which means borrowing motifs from other composers and turning them to his own ends. This is great music, thoroughly entertaining and captivating and is performed in Handel's home town. The Michael Nyman Band were originally formed as a street band and the lineup was designed to make as much noise as possible without amplification. The band now includes a string quartet which, of necessity, is amplified. The sound they make retains the original flavours and is raw and real. Great titles, too, e.g., "Prawn Watching" and "Wheelbarrow Walk".
Michael Nyman:
