When did Steve Reich compose Electric Counterpoint?

1987
Electric Counterpoint (1987) was commissioned by the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival for guitarist Pat Metheny. It was composed during the summer of 1987. The duration is about 15 minutes.

Who composed Electric Counterpoint?

Steve Reich
Electric Counterpoint/Composers
Electric Counterpoint is a minimalist composition by the American composer Steve Reich. The piece consists of three movements, “Fast,” “Slow”, and “Fast”.

What instruments are in Electric Counterpoint?

Electric Counterpoint is written for live guitar. When performed the live guitar is accompanied by 7 guitars and 2 bass guitars that have been prerecorded. The live guitar is amplified to blend in well with the backing tape.

How many guitars are in Electric Counterpoint?

Electric Counterpoint was commissioned for the jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to perform at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s ‘New Wave’ Festival. Metheny would record all the instrumental parts himself (12 guitars and 2 bass guitars).

When did Steve Reich write Electric Counterpoint III?

Steve Reich – Electric Counterpoint III. Fast, with sheet music This is a minimalist piece composed in 1987, for electric guitar and tape. Performance by Pat Metheny.

Who is the composer of Electric Counterpoint 3 fast?

25 seconds of “Electric Counterpoint III Fast” performed by Pat Metheny. Composed by Steve Reich. Electric Counterpoint is a minimalist composition by the American composer Steve Reich. The piece consists of three movements, “Fast,” “Slow”, and “Fast”.

When did Pat Metheny write Electric Counterpoint?

This is a minimalist piece composed in 1987, for electric guitar and tape. Performance by Pat Metheny. For study purpose only. Copyrights belong to respective owners. Electric Counterpoint: III. Fast Electric Counterpoint: III. Fast Loading…

What kind of music is Electric Counterpoint?

See media help. Electric Counterpoint is a minimalist composition by the American composer Steve Reich. The piece consists of three movements, “Fast,” “Slow”, and “Fast”.