Africa Express Presents: Terry Riley's In C Mali
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9 жыл бұрынThe video to accompany the latest album from Africa Express - the first African version of Riley’s minimalist classic - recorded in Bamako, Mali in October 2013.
Director Roland Hamilton takes us on a journey through the streets of the Malian capital and into the makeshift studio at local youth club Maison Des Jeunes, offering glimpses of the creative process behind ‘Africa Express Presents… Terry Riley’s In C Mali’ with local and Western musicians plus musical director André de Ridder.
CD & limited edition vinyl out on Transgressive Records on 26th January 2015
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Terry Riley In C © Associated Music Publishers part of the Music Sales Group of Companies.
Mali recordings and editing by Jeff Wootton.
www.africaexpress.co.uk
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@justinhiscox8049 3 жыл бұрын
for me, i have always preferred Steve Reich's "Music For 18 Musicians" to 'In C'. this version, however, has leveled the playing field. what a fantastic rendition.
@JamesJones-zt2yx Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how different In C can sound with different instrumentation. This is utterly gorgeous.
@lefthandedspanner 9 жыл бұрын
the best thing about "In C" is that it says nothing whatsoever about what instruments should be used, how many musicians there should be in the group, or how many times each section should be repeated; the only requirements are that one part keeps time for all the others, and that everyone should try and keep up with each other, not going too far ahead or lagging too far behind and as far as interpretations go, this one is fantastic!
@SaraZamboniMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Terry Riley is a clever composer :)
@kinosousa3623 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting comment, and it seems Steve Reich was the one who suggested the idea of time to Terry Riley, who initially had thought of a predetermined tempo/bpm. This way, the performance always seems more organic and fluid, less rigid I guess. See Wikipedia: "As detailed in some editions of the score, it is customary for one musician ("traditionally... a beautiful girl," Riley notes in the score) to play the note C in repeated eighth notes, typically on a piano or pitched-percussion instrument (e.g. marimba). This functions as a metronome and is referred to as "The Pulse". Steve Reich introduced the idea of a rhythmic pulse to Riley, who accepted it, thus radically altering the original composition by Riley which had no pre-determined rhythm."
@cerinobalzano 9 жыл бұрын
Wow. What an amazing take on Riley's vision. It sticks to the original spirit and yet sounds completely renewed. I'm speechless.
@pariah_carey 7 жыл бұрын
Clearly you're not speechless enough to leave a comment. which is, you know, the exact opposite of being speechless. But either way, yes, this version is spectacular
@cerinobalzano 7 жыл бұрын
Just a manner of speaking, of course :-)
@rickvosper7318 4 жыл бұрын
I am astonished at how good this is. True to Riley's original source material, yet a completely fresh and original concept. A triumph.
@williamtilland3945 8 жыл бұрын
Amazing how every version of In C sounds like every other -- and sounds different than every other. A brilliant concept that has stood the test of time.
@karsynanders8224 3 жыл бұрын
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@Alvin Tyler thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it!!
@alvintyler4663 3 жыл бұрын
@Karsyn Anders Glad I could help =)
@SeanMacdonald_CodeMonk Жыл бұрын
Transformational. Jubilant. Intoxicating
@michaelgoldberg2311 8 жыл бұрын
First heard "In C" back in 1970 or 71 on the Columbia recording and was blow away. It was my, and the world's, introduction to minimalism in music. This recording brings back that wonder and excitement.
@frankalfar 7 жыл бұрын
LOVE love this wsay back in the 80's I first heard Terry Riley's version on organ but this is the future and the past incarnate, wow. I found my first you tube thing to play to as a drummer......coming soon...wow. This could be a loop for life.....
@taranburns 9 жыл бұрын
Oh, it's over?! That was the quickest 40 minutes of my life.
@guidepost42 9 жыл бұрын
Love this interpretation. The instruments seem so right.
@matthewharding1503 9 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful and exotic. I did not want this dream to end!
@SamChaneyProductions 8 жыл бұрын
I never want this to end
@m.a.g.3920 2 жыл бұрын
They had a project, LaMonte Young and others, they played music 24 hours a day, in turns...
@spiritooalized 4 жыл бұрын
I started dancing and also crying. Best version ever.
@ferdinandshen 8 жыл бұрын
This is incredible. Love this.
@michaelsacks6158 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry Riley; the work is an affirmation that I found on the front page of the on-line New York Times that was badly needed.
@OpalTrelore 5 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful.
@tonibarbara 9 жыл бұрын
how could anyone Not want to go to Africa.
@danielrauch643 9 жыл бұрын
What An Absolute Jam. This is one of my favorite 'albums' of 2015 so far, hands down.
@sptzsch 5 жыл бұрын
A phantastic version!!!
@brmpbrmp 9 жыл бұрын
beautiful country, beautiful people, beautiful music, beautiful culture
@jonthebru 9 жыл бұрын
I have listened to this several times, it is really fantastic
@Croot_Music 9 жыл бұрын
Man, this is amazing. Made my morning
@ThierryLalinne 9 жыл бұрын
A wonderful gem of a tune.
@ryanwest5551 9 жыл бұрын
Incredible composition meets incredible performance!
@valf37 9 жыл бұрын
Super version. Bravo les gars !
@amritmahi 8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! Sounds so organic with this piece.
@catfips9461 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb!
@iamthelaw7 9 жыл бұрын
Meditative African State Of Mind!
@kenziegunn4769 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This takes the original to such a beautiful new height
@KarlGillis 9 жыл бұрын
Lovely hypnotic tune
@JacqBLUEjay 9 жыл бұрын
Super! merci d'avoir poste cette version si originale d'un grand maitre de la composition minimaliste!
@imobaird852 9 жыл бұрын
thanks-- this beings tears to my eyes-- the happy kind!
@reddaB 6 жыл бұрын
Imo Baird Same!
@AenaOn 8 жыл бұрын
fUntastic combo! Brava!
@guscairns1 9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. The best realisation I've heard of In C. I love the harp coming in at 7:41
@pinkville 5 жыл бұрын
A kora, rather than a harp, I suspect :-)
@guscairns1 Жыл бұрын
@@pinkville s Sure, but all versions of the same idea, like the Malagasy Valiha. Probably like calling a lute a guitar though!
@coy0te9 9 жыл бұрын
Listening to this and Riley’s Bird of Paradise tapes at the same time. It works
@TheNikDevlin 9 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!
@jiemog1 8 жыл бұрын
Made my day ! Great !
@morganfisherart 9 жыл бұрын
If it isn't yet, this should be a CD/DVD/paid download! Fabulous!
@frankalfar 7 жыл бұрын
I must add tears came.......wonderful...lifted my soul especially in this dark new world I live in now, the U.S. . tytytytytyt
@professorhamamoto 9 жыл бұрын
Wild idea! And they pulled it off. I need to get this album.
@simonsabbath1064 9 жыл бұрын
truly amazing
@therealsweep1 8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I bought the CD as soon as it came out. Much prefer it to the original version.
@roundart 9 жыл бұрын
I saw Terry Riley's version live in Madison Wisconsin on the 90s. I love love love this music! To hear it in the Mali "voice" makes me appreciate it all the more. Might be better than the original. The beautiful warmth of the Mali players!
@flurp100 9 жыл бұрын
this is awesome!
@MiqueCapel 8 жыл бұрын
delightful composition
@artchipelorchestra7766 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@Zaraaqui 8 жыл бұрын
Wow, qué hermoso recorrido por el África desmitificado!
@luzflaneusesoundhealing8110 9 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary.
@3kimal 8 жыл бұрын
this is amazing!
@JollesLab 8 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@catherineinta6380 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastique et totalement en "harmonie" avec mon deuxième pays!
@crocaduck 8 жыл бұрын
Great interpretation. Matches the pulsing turning world.
@sleepcyclesgaming 9 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. :)
@ne7andyL 9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@Spacemal 9 жыл бұрын
The best thing is to play it in the background....
@balthazarforcalquier4120 8 жыл бұрын
splendide !
@alainbarre7483 11 ай бұрын
Magnifique 🎉❤
@emiliocastilhopiano8631 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@udomatthiasdrums5322 6 жыл бұрын
still love it!!
@daviddevilliers2828 7 жыл бұрын
Extraordinaire!
@caiolopes1674 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Ouvindo desde o Brasil,Barro Duro Fields Forever,noite de chuva de verão
@pyruvicac.id_ 9 жыл бұрын
GUYS THIS IS SOOOOO GOOD !!! PS seriously going to get it on vinyl, love it so much, really a real good interpretation, mesmerizing !
@blankeneser62 6 жыл бұрын
minimal african..- great gig in the sky..
@sunnysandhu2197 6 жыл бұрын
amazing
@burnzdog 9 жыл бұрын
Golden.
@JCDealy 8 жыл бұрын
MORE!
@heavenlymusiccorporationultd 8 жыл бұрын
this is as "music is coming home"
@immediate66 8 жыл бұрын
Completely agree - it's as if it had full circle
@logonazo 5 жыл бұрын
Precioso...
@gardikagigih5704 Жыл бұрын
I love this Mali version much much more than the orchestra version....
@maandanser2013 8 жыл бұрын
música máximo!
@pancebujukliev4032 9 жыл бұрын
thank you people , ) I love you
@Giovy-Perez 4 жыл бұрын
whoa!
@JamesParr888 9 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Thanks.
@JHinstructorAAUMUSIC 9 жыл бұрын
Love this
@ThePolskiteddy 8 жыл бұрын
Who said: MAKE IT NEW!!!???? Great new hypnotic version, even more layered than Riley..
@kurterickson11 7 жыл бұрын
"Make it new" is a famous Ezra Pound quote.
@jean-marclefebvre1694 8 жыл бұрын
super !
@thomasboulenger6961 8 жыл бұрын
Très belle adaptation et interprétation. Je la préfère de loin à celle de Steve Reich, ça montre que l'oeuvre de Terry Riley avait déjà des influences africaines. A quand une version indienne ? avec tabla et sitares ...
@sunshinesimon Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@yeahyeahyaha2 8 жыл бұрын
There's a big amount of shots on the video and that's the key to it's engagement, but due to the lenght of the music it would've been great to have, let's say 3 times more shots from Mali and the recording, since it turns very monotonus after few minutes. In any case the motion picture goes along great with the music. Good job.
@machida5114 Жыл бұрын
sodelicious
@MrJameschance 6 жыл бұрын
freakin' pas possible comme c'est bon
@MrHappyfuntimeskayak 9 жыл бұрын
Amazing! You can hear the influence of 'Darude - Sandstorm' heavily in this.
@synthrequests5880 7 жыл бұрын
lmao
@CJ-vj7pm 5 жыл бұрын
Well what hasn't been influenced by "Sandstorm"?
@danielpap-km8qh Жыл бұрын
@Edelce 2 жыл бұрын
oye se sacaron temazote
@Warp75 9 жыл бұрын
Top
@rwmhunt7562 9 жыл бұрын
Takes a few liberties with the score!
@guscairns1 7 жыл бұрын
There is no score, that's the thing with In C. It's just a set of intructions. Yes, they do add a few things (such as vocals). But what's striking is how this is immediately identifiable as In C even if filtered through an African prism.
@addyd.3140 5 жыл бұрын
they do take liberties, there is some ad lib throughout, which is not suggested in the score. Though it is growing on me, fits with the african spirit of improvisation.@@guscairns1
@EmmanuelIstace 4 жыл бұрын
@@guscairns1 Yes, there's a score ;) one page long with 53 motifs preceded by 2 pages of performing directions ^^ I guess he wanted to say they took some liberties with the system to navigate the motifs and/or additional motifs...
@rofanolubis8896 9 жыл бұрын
In C - Mali ways
@Submoon_ccxx 2 жыл бұрын
みみが気持ちいい
@DJBigJoeDaddy 8 жыл бұрын
Super psychedelic!
@yootpletandfrumple4444 7 жыл бұрын
Joseph Wisgirda highly yes
@auto_math 8 жыл бұрын
My throat is getting tight just listening to the first minutes.
@juspasenthru 9 жыл бұрын
Terry Riley meets Deep Forest.
@nicki1128 6 жыл бұрын
Whats the martial that keeps getting sparked in?
@jaimepena2052 5 жыл бұрын
1:16
@thebrainstormed 7 жыл бұрын
did Damon Albarn participate in this project? is he at 13:17? does he sing at some point?
@user-deevt 3 жыл бұрын
What language is being spoken around the 22-minute mark? Bambara? Songhai? Fula? Tamasheq?
@yosukeDVJ 9 жыл бұрын
download of audio?
@TheBurningpaul 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice, I am entering a trance. Except for that annoying violin around 17min which sounds wrong.
@giovannivenosta4726 8 жыл бұрын
the "annoying" violin is one of those (traditional) instruments getting out a little bit from the temepered tuning. a process that is the basis of Riley's music...let's open our ears trying to welcome "other" sounds too, please..;-)
@clarequilty4962 8 жыл бұрын
If Riley had wanted that in there . . .
@stochasticactus 7 жыл бұрын
I'm friends with him and I'll ask him what he thinks and get back to you
@natfletcher1445 5 жыл бұрын
great movie of dead country
@marty7118 9 жыл бұрын
.................
@viaumagma 8 жыл бұрын
This is not so bad, but it's only spicy.
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