The Desert Music

~ Release by Steve Reich (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

SubOptimal Credits

  • Recorded October 29-30, 1984 at RCA Studio A, New York City, NY, USA.
  • William Carlos Williams' lyrics AR credits ought to be libretto AR credits.
  • This work was commissioned by West German Radio and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
  • The recording is also credited to "Members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra".
  • All tracks were mastered by Robert C. Ludwig.
  • Julie Rosenfeld performed as first violin and concertmistress.
  • Deborah Redding performed as second violin.
  • Benno Friedman's photography credit for for the front liner image.
Annotation last modified on 2007-11-26 05:19 UTC.

Tracklist

▼12" Vinyl 1
#TitleRatingLength
A1The Desert Music: I. Fast
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: I. Fast
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
7:55
A2The Desert Music: II. Moderate
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: II. Moderate
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
6:59
A3The Desert Music: III. Part One: Slow
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: III. Part One: Slow
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
7:00
A4The Desert Music: III. Part Two: Moderate
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: III. Part Two: Moderate
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
5:53
B1The Desert Music: III. Part Three: Slow
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: III. Part Three: Slow
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
5:55
B2The Desert Music: IV. Moderate
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: IV. Moderate
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
3:35
B3The Desert Music: V. Fast
recording engineer:
Paul Goodman (engineer) (from 1984-10-29 until 1984-10-30)
executive producer:
Robert Hurwitz
producer:
Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
mixer and editor:
Wolf-Dieter Karwatky, Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer), John Newton (editor, engineer mixer), Steve Reich (American composer) and Rudolph Werner
bass:
Donald Palma (double bass player)
cello:
Sharon Prater
percussion:
Bob Becker (percussionist), Russell Hartenberge, Garry Kvistad and Glen Velez
viola:
Francesca Martin
violin:
Deborah Redding and Julie Rosenfeld
choir vocals:
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus
soprano vocals:
Cheryl Bensman Rowe
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
performer:
Colorado Quartet and Steve Reich and Musicians
recording of:
The Desert Music: V. Fast
lyricist:
William Carlos Williams (poet)
composer:
Steve Reich (American composer) (in 1984)
part of:
The Desert Music
10:48

Credits

Release

art direction, design/illustration and graphic design:Carin Goldberg
photography:Benno Friedman
additional liner notes:Jonathan Cott (US journalist, writer, and critic)
liner notes:Steve Reich (American composer)
mastering:Bob Ludwig (mastering engineer)
conductor:Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records (not for release label use! a division of Warner Communications Inc.)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/385122 [info]