The Second Dream of the High-Tension Line Stepdown Transformer From the Four Dreams of China

by La Monte Young, Theatre of Eternal Music & Ben Neill

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Presenting a composition originally conceived in 1962, this recording features an octet of trumpeters rigorously sustaining microtonal frequencies over a prolonged period. Guided by pioneer La Monte Young, the performance is a monumental exercise in psychoacoustics and minimalist drone.

Genres

  • Drone
  • Minimalism
  • Microtonal Classical

Tracklist

  1. 90 XII 9 C. 9:35 - 10:52 PM NYC The Melodic Version (1984) Of The Second Dream Of The High-Tension Line Stepdown Transformer From The Four Dreams Of China (1962)