Minimalism

I was recently introduced to minimalism, which is a lot better than it sounds (pun not intended)...

Basically, the distinguishing feature of minimalism is that it repeats chords and melodies for a long period of time before changing, so you have to listen to it for a long time to get the full effect. As a result, it is often used for films etc.

The first part of a minimalist piece called "In C": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy42bYyQNAg

...and it certainly has its place as background for films, video games, et cetera... just not something I'd listen to for general enjoyment.

i would have someone play those for me as backround music for everyday life a song for taking a shower =yes

LoC978 wrote:...and it certainly has its place as background for films, video games, et cetera... just not something I'd listen to for general enjoyment.

That's the reaction of most of the people in my class, but I would listen to it for general enjoyment

Apparently, one of the most successful minimalist composers enjoyed listening to energy pylons throb in his youth. But I'm not that wierd

Ah! I've heard a few of these in the past and I don't know what genre they fall under in so my interest in it waned. Thank you for the info (and for reviving my interest in it).

At one point I was addicted to this. I visualize the inner workings of a clock (I know, I'm strange) and how every gear helps another gear move and then it all comes together to create one mechanism. It basically helps me calm down.

I'm now looking for other pieces under this genre. Thank you again.

You're welcome

When I first heard In C, I got an image of one of those floating islands you sometimes get in fantasy games... And I'm the sort of person who normally works in numbers and words, not images, so it's pretty impressive that it even managed to create an image in my head.