A Rainbow In Curved Air

Description

The keyboard virtuoso Terry Riley began experimenting with different instruments in the 1950s. One of his landmarks in the field of electronic music is his third album, A Rainbow in Curved Air. Through the use of overdubbing, he recorded all the instruments featured on the title track. The composition consists of three movements, each representing a different part of his musical influences. As the song progresses, its structure undergoes frequent changes. It is a colorful, psychedelic, atmospheric, and revolutionary piece. The second track consists of a loop of saxophones and is the dreamy, calm opposite of the title track. Fans of electronic music, such as Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze, would love this record. Drawing inspiration from Hindustani classical music and jazz techniques, Riley's masterpiece has influenced many musicians, from Brian Eno to Emeralds.