(July 2016) I have completed phase 89 of my “opus project” in which I listen to the complete works of an artist. This episode: PHILIP GLASS, perhaps the greatest living composer. I am drawn to his early/mid minimalist work, although there is much to offer in the variety in his compositions, including in classic forms, vocal works, and film scores. I would be curious to see a scan of a person’s brain waves when he listens to Glass, because I sense it elicits a different emotional response than other forms of music; I can’t describe it.
Favorite album: Dancepieces
Favorite “song”: In the Upper Room Dance IX
Favorite Symphony: #3
Favorite opera: Akhenaten
Favorite soundtrack: Koyaanisqatsi
Favorite piece of severe minimalism: Music in Twelve Parts (his masterpiece, I would argue)
Compared to expectations: same
Opus Project 