Ryoanji

by John Cage

Ryoanji cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Hat Art
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:50
  • Community rating: 4.06/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Named after the famous Zen rock garden in Kyoto, this interpretation of the composer's late-period work translates physical contours into musical notation. The recording heavily employs glissando techniques alongside sparse, deliberate percussion to reflect profound principles of natural tranquility.

Genres

Descriptors: ritualistic, repetitive, nature, aleatory, avant-garde, experimental, minimal, conceptual, flute, percussive, spacious, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. The Wonderful Widow of Eighteen Springs (2:35)
  2. Ryoanji (24:44)
  3. A Flower (4:05)
  4. 59. 5 (1:10)
  5. Hommage ร  J... (4:14)

Credits

  • John Cage - primary artist, composed by
  • Robert Black - primary artist, double bass
  • Iven Hausmann - primary artist, trombone
  • Gudrun Reschke - primary artist, oboe
  • John Patrick Thomas - primary artist, voice
  • Jan Williams - primary artist, percussion

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