Drumming
by Steve Reich & Musicians
- Type: Album
- Released: 15 September 1987
- Label: Nonesuch
- Country: United States
- Length: 56:42
- Community rating: 4.2/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Capturing one of the most significant works of American minimalism, this recording realizes a complex piece inspired by the composer's studies of traditional polyrhythms in Ghana. The composition unfolds through a meticulous process of phase shifting across distinct instrumental sections, beginning with tuned bongo drums and systematically expanding into marimbas, glockenspiels, and human voices.
Genres
Descriptors: rhythmic, repetitive, minimalistic, instrumental, polyrhythm, technical, minimal, conceptual, percussive, long-form, ensemble
Tracklist
Credits
- Steve Reich & Musicians - primary artist, performer
- Ben Harms - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel
- Bob Becker - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel
- Garry Kvistad - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel
- Gary Schall - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel
- Glen Velez - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel
- James Preiss - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel
- Russ Hartenberger - drums [tuned], marimba, glockenspiel