Format Details:
Release Date: 04 March 2022
Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929430549
Genres: Classical
Composer/Series: In C
Release Date: 08 August 2025
Label: Music On Vinyl
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8719262040199
Genres: Classical
Composer/Series: In C
Description
RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2012
One of the great modern musical works, ‘In C’ was composed by Terry Riley. A hugely influential piece it was originally performed in 1964 in San Francisco, the ensemble performing including fellow innovator Steve Reich and electronic maestro Morton Subotnik among others.
‘In C’ was first released on record in 1968, the result of a recording session with musicians from the Centre Of Creative And Performing Arts at Buffalo University, New York. Upon its release, the album caused a sensation in the world of modern music and is now regarded as a major triumph of 20th Century composition.
The work inspired composers such as Philip Glass and influenced rock musicians such as Pete Townshend of The Who and Pink Floyd.
Description
In C is a musical piece by the composer and performing musician Terry Riley. As one of the first minimalist compositions and a masterpiece of this genre it’s a response to the modern music that dominated the scene in 1968. The piece inspired a lot of famous composers, like Philip Glass and Steve Reich. In C consists of repeating cells and different rhythms, loosely based on the musical structures he had heard and loved in north African music. 53 short musical phrases is where the compositions is made of. The thing that makes In C so enduring is that, once all concept is stripped away, it's a seriously hypnotic piece of music. For listeners with a sympathy for minimalism it’s a wild and impressive work, full of energy.
In C is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on gold vinyl.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Side A
1. In C Part 1
Side B
1. In C Part 2
Frank Sinatra
Kyteman's Hiphop Orkest
Cranes
Placebo
Zimmer,Hans & Kara Talve
Way Out West
Vaughan,Stevie Ray
Tower Of Power
Arte Quartett
Ragazze Quartet; Slagwerk Den Haag; Kapok
Bang On A Can Allstars
Nashville So/Guerrero
Terry Riley
