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Dec 1, 2016 · Philip Glass - Metamorphosis (1988) I made this record using an old amazing (one of my favorite instrument actually) Steinway & Sons model O grand piano.
- 33 min
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- Coversart
- Metamorphosis I
- Metamorphosis II
- Metamorphosis III
- Metamorphosis IV
- Metamorphosis V
- Mad Rush
- Wichita Vortex Sutra
I opens with dramatic chords before introducing a subtle accompaniment in the left hand. With chimes in the right hand, these two musical ideas repeat and alternate, and a surprising new chord pops in at the end. Metamorphosis Ithus sets the stage for the rest of the pieces in the work.
II begins similarly to how Iends. An alternating left hand accompanies chime-like sounds played in the right hand. The beautiful chords in this piece, however, paint a deeper, more emotional atmosphere than those of the previous one. Sparkling arpeggios in the melody add texture, painting a crystal-clear image of a seed bursting into life.
In III, the seed is growing. Cross-rhythms combine with interesting and unexpected chords, pulling on ideas from the first two pieces while adding new sounds to Metamorphosisas a whole.
IV uses heavy chords similar to I in what, to me, feels almost Baroque in its harmonic progression. Then at 2:37, the sparkling arpeggios from IImake another appearance. The meter changes to a lovely triple-feel, but the somber atmosphere stays through the whole piece.
V begins with the exact same chord progression that ended I. This movement beautifully concludes the five-piece cycle, as it quietly revisits ideas from each of the previous pieces. The work then softly fades into nothing.
Glass composed Mad Rush in 1979 on and for the organ (as opposed to the piano) for the Dali Lama’s first public address in North America. Mad Rush is full of repetition, slow-moving chords, brilliant arpeggios, and minimalism similar to Metamorphosis. Check out Glass’s thoughts on this piece (and that visit) here. And here is the original organ ver...
Glass composed Wichita Vortex Sutra to accompany the famous antiwar poem by Allen Ginsberg. The two met by chance in a New York bookstore and decided to collaborate. This piece mashes a hymn anthem with minimalism, using repeating rhythmic patterns, increased tempo and momentum, and energy to juxtapose Ginsberg’s words. Learn more about the poem an...
Feb 19, 2017 · Provided to YouTube by Sony ClassicalMetamorphosis: One · Philip GlassOeuvres Majeures℗ 1989 Sony Music EntertainmentReleased on: 1995-09-11Producer: Kurt Mu...
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Full score for "Metamorphosis One", from "Metamorphosis" (1988), composed by Philip Glass.__________________________Click the link for more:https://musescore...
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Metamorphosis One. The first movement of "Metamorphosis" by Philip Glass is a gentle and hypnotic piece of music that gradually builds in intensity and complexity as it progresses. The movement is characterized by its repetitive and minimalist style, with a simple and evocative melody that is repeated and developed over time.
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Provided to YouTube by Sony Classical Metamorphosis: One · Philip Glass Philip Glass: Solo Piano ℗ 1989 Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 1989-08-22 ...
