TERRY RILEY-A RAINBOW IN CURVED AIR

Terry Riley is a one man band.His music is a defining psychedelic work, it takes you to far worlds creating a feeling of unrestrained joy, a kind of trance that almost feels like soul is taken apart from body into a whole new dimension with its persistent beats and pulses creating a path to euphoria.-liz


Riley is one of the granddaddies of Minimalism. His early music, In C and the two works on this disc, brought to light the musical possibilities of rapid-fire notation and shifting sonic textures to a new form of music. Riley has done this primarily through electronic keyboards and computer technology. The composer plays all the instruments on this extraordinary disc: electric organ, electric harpsichord, "rocksichord," dumbec, tambourine, and soprano saxophone. The music is spooky and hypnotic and is an early masterpiece in the genre. It belongs in the collections of anyone interested in late 20th century American music. --Paul Cook

It has been said by many reviewers that this record(A Rainbow in Curved Air) basically started the trance/new wave/techno scene.

It can be seen like a classical sonata or concerto.
This is a little taste of "A Rainbow In Curved Air", length time is 18:39 released in 1969!
Enjoy:)