From Nuutti-Iivari Merilainen Sent Wed, Jul 8th 1998, 09:01
From Nuutti-Iivari Merilainen Sent Wed, Jul 8th 1998, 09:01
Thus spake xxxx_xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx: > > I recently added some Erik Satie and Olivier Messiaen to my collection > and wanted to ask if anyone could recommend some other classical > composers/pieces that are in the same IDMish vein. I discovered those > two from Aphex's top 10 from last year and found them very enjoyable. > I've heard a few names thrown around here and there in the list, but I'm > not sure which ones to pursue. > Satie is one of my special favourites, especially Gnossiennes and Trois Sarabandes. The beauty in simplicity of his music is unparalleled. Also, I have found Cage, Stockhausen and Glass to be in the essential group of classical composers related to electronic music. My uncle, Usko Merilainen is a renowned finnish composer of classical and electroacoustic music; his works are very difficult and interesting. If you can get your hands on his records, I recommend "Kuguku", one of his electroacoustic experiments. There is a decent article on him at http://www.sonances.qc.ca/composers/meril.htm. -- nuutti-iivari meriläinen -> xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx : diversion communications technostructuralist + information architect + media designer