If you don't know of Philip Glass - you don't necessarily need to, but if you're into influential composers of the 20th century who form "minimalist" styles, then you jolly well should do!
The legend America composer was welcomed in London for two nights only in his 75th year of age, and it was pretty legendary to share this momentous occasion with him and his fellow collaborators.
I must admit I haven't heard too much of his music, besides his mixes with (the late) Ravi Shankar and some music for plenty of films he's been involved with. However, I'm open to all and was in store for some repetitive and trancey keyboard skills + flutes and saxophones + an occasional high pitched lady's voice. Highly noted songs played were 'Raising the Sail' - from The Truman Show, ‘The Grid’ from his film score for Koyaanisqatsi and returned at the finale to play 'Spaceship' from Einstein on the Beach. The mellow, ambient and repetitively played parts did accidentally send me to sleep at some points in the first half especially. I believe this may be due to the glass of wine I'd downed beforehand!
I enjoy the fact that this man is ever so modest. He shyly spoke through the microphone keeping it short, simple and to the point, and frequently muttering. He also had sheets of music scattered by his feet and at one point was unable find his required sheet music. A true artist - love it!
Somewhat crazy and a tad psychedelic. Woah. Although the tunes he played were not completely suited to me usual likes...all in all, it was a grand show.
Privileged.
Thank you Glass and your gang x
