Road Movies
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Popcorn
Reviewed 2004-07-27
Reviewed 2004-07-27
Classical composer Adams has a variable commitment
to minimalism. 2 1977 and some recent pieces
of mostly piano modern music. Complex rhythms and
harmonic richness. Half as minimal as Glass.
1) rolling piano/violin groove repeats
2) meditative piano/violin
*3) fast rhythmicly profound
4) fast interplay of pianos
5) easy & rich, Kieth Jarrett haunts it
*6) busy part, alternations
7) relaxing beauty piece
8) energetic and all over the place
9) quieter rolling piano, sometimes loud
10) sweet meditation
*11) Glassean minimalism, ebbs and swells excitingly
to minimalism. 2 1977 and some recent pieces
of mostly piano modern music. Complex rhythms and
harmonic richness. Half as minimal as Glass.
1) rolling piano/violin groove repeats
2) meditative piano/violin
*3) fast rhythmicly profound
4) fast interplay of pianos
5) easy & rich, Kieth Jarrett haunts it
*6) busy part, alternations
7) relaxing beauty piece
8) energetic and all over the place
9) quieter rolling piano, sometimes loud
10) sweet meditation
*11) Glassean minimalism, ebbs and swells excitingly
Recent airplay
Hallelujah Junction 1
Mind Palace — Apr 15, 2026
III. 40% Swing
Mixed Up Class — Jul 06, 2009
Adams: China gates
Mixed Up Class — Feb 16, 2009
Phrygian Gates: Part 3, Phrygian Gates: Part 2 (A System Of Weighs And Measures), Phrygian Gates: Part 1
"In Your Ear ..." with David Bug, a day of thanks to you — Nov 22, 2007
China Gates
Relaxed Groove
Come Play In The Milky Night, Chapter 3: Moonlit Afternoon — Jul 27, 2005
Charting
2004-07-26 — 2004-09-26
Classical/Experimental
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 19 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | 2 |
| Sep 5 | 4 |
| Aug 29 | 1 |
| Aug 22 | 1 |
| Aug 15 | 2 |
| Aug 8 | 5 |
| Aug 1 | 5 |
Track listing
| 1. | Road Movies: I. Relaxed Groove | ||
| 2. | Road Movies: Ii. Meditative | ||
| 3. | Road Movies: Iiii. 40% Swing | ||
| 4. | Hallelujah Junction 1 | ||
| 5. | Hallelujah Junction 2 | ||
| 6. | Hallelujah Junction 3 | ||
| 7. | China Gates | ||
| 8. | American Berserk | ||
| 9. | Phrygian Gates: Part 1 | ||
| 10. | Phrygian Gates: Part 2 (A System Of Weighs And Measures) | ||
| 11. | Phrygian Gates: Part 3 |