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Features of minimalism?
Repition of simple ideas with gradual changes, layers, little variety in instrumentation, note addition/subtraction.
Who was Electric Countrpoint written for?
Pat Metheny
When was first performance?
1987
Instrumentation?
It is for live quitar with 7 guitars and 2 bass guiatrs that are pre-recorded. Live guiat is amplified.
Structure?
Builds up in layers.
Melody and texture?
Ostinato, this lotif is introduced by the live guitar and 4 other guitars at different times = canon. Note addition/subtraction, phase shifting, repitition and resultant melody.
Rhythm?
3/2 but polymetre of 12/8. Tempo is very fast, little rhythmic variety and syncopation.
Harmony?
Hexatonic scales.
Toanlity?
G major, end in Eb major. Diatonic.
Dynamics?
Fairly constant throughout, parts gradually fade out.