[kwitel]

I have a couple and I really enjoy most of them but dislike a few as well.
Recently acquired Koyaanisqatsi (may have spelled that wrong) and I REALLY dont like it. Maybe I have to give it a couple more listens...for now there are just too many creepy vocals-which is just not my thing.

I happen to really like the "the Hours" soundtrack-which plays out like a story and Violin Concerto which is just a collection of beautiful violin tracks.
I also like Naqoyqaatsi, but it feels a bit more ecclectic and does not play out like most other soundtracks that I own.

Could you recommend something based on the above?
I realize I like minimalism but not when it is too repetetive. I do like some sort if storyline/variety.

 

[JohnFerrier]

Agree. Some Philip Glass I like a lot and some I have to force myself to listen--North Star (and then there is the stuff in-between). I did like the film Koyaanisqatsi (life out of balance) and the other films less so. Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3 on Naxos surpised me. You might check samples out online. Because it's a bit hit or miss, I haven't listened to much of his music, but Glassworks is moving and a favorite.

 

[blessingx]

You may then like:

Philip Glass - Solo Piano
Aleck Karis - Piano Music Of Philip Glass
Philip Glass - Glassworks

My favorite (by a wide margin and used in a few others soundtracks) is:

Philip Glass And Foday Musa Suso - Music From 'The Screens'

 

[fetus]

I just picked up The Photographer by him. I dig it quite a bit. Find some audio samples online or go to a Barns and Noble.

 

[FalconP]

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Originally Posted by kwitel I have a couple and I really enjoy most of them but dislike a few as well. Recently acquired Koyaanisqatsi (may have spelled that wrong) and I REALLY dont like it. Maybe I have to give it a couple more listens...for now there are just too many creepy vocals-which is just not my thing. Could you recommend something based on the above? I realize I like minimalism but not when it is too repetetive. I do like some sort if storyline/variety.

Agree that Koyaanisqatsi is not terribly good: way too bloated.

You won't go wrong with BlessingX's recommendations; another one I'd add is his collab with the Brazillian group Uakti, Aguas da Amazonia -- complete sonic bliss with crystaline percussion and exotic woodwinds. On the more conventionally "classical" side, I also like his string quartets a lot.

A few works that you probably won't like:

1. The Photographer (this is a very early work; Glass has not reached maturity back then. Although the opening song is beautiful)
2. Symphony #5 (well actually it is my favorite, but this work centres on "creepy" vocals)

 

[blip]

Glassworks is impressive as is the Low Symphony.

Beyond that there is a collection of Glass organ compositions called Organ Works that I quite enjoy. Also check out the Kronos Quartet Plays Philip Glass.

 

[deaf_j]

Try 'Songs from Liquid Days' and maybe 'Hydrogen Jukebox'.
Those and Glasspieces (very nice) are my three favorites of his.

Regards, Jerry

 

[JohnFerrier]

Looks like at least three votes for Glassworks.

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Originally Posted by blessingx Philip Glass And Foday Musa Suso - Music From 'The Screens'

Of interest to a few, Pierre Boulez considered composing an opera also based on Jean Genet's play The Screens, but was deterred when librettists involved with the production died...

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[wab]

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Originally Posted by JohnFerrier Looks like at least three votes for Glassworks.

Glassworks is great, and a good place to start.

 

[Glod]

I like his violin concerto.

 

[Masonjar]

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Originally Posted by fetus I just picked up The Photographer by him. I dig it quite a bit. Find some audio samples online or go to a Barns and Noble.

I agree, if you need a Picture (hehe) of what Philip Glass is like, I couldn't think of a better place to start.

I've also enjoyed his SONGS FROM LIQUID DAYS as well.

I haven't heard much of his more recent work.

-jar

 

[allenf]

"Low" isn't bad.

 

[calaf]

his String Quartets are pretty cool in the trademark Glass style. I borrowed them from my local library a couple of years ago and they have been on my "would be nice to own" list ever since I think the performers were the Kronos Quartet...

 

[Doc Sarvis]

My favorite Philip Glass by far is the "Kundun" soundtrack.

...putting it on now...