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"Back in the Seventies, the brothers Greg & Jeff Sherman and drummer Jerry Cook had a musical project called Glass. Unfortunately, nobody wanted to sign them, even when they decided to leave for the homeland of Progressive rock: Great-Britain!...

"Glass, the Northwest progressive rock/symphonic rock trio, has been around since the very early '70s, the very heyday of progressive rock. In that time we've seen the term "progressive" applied to an awful lot of bands who do little more than parrot...

Glass Hammer are a long-time progressive rock band whose lead singer, Jon Davison was chosen by Yes to replace Benoit David who in turn had replaced Jon Anderson, but he remains a member of Glass Hammer as well. What does this mean? Well, Jon always...

Never-before recorded early/middle period work from one of the most influencial composers of the 20th century.

"Orange Mountain Music presents the world premiere recording of Philip Glass' A Madrigal Opera performed by Finland's Ooppera Skaala..

It says this: "Orange Mountain Music's new release of "Philip Glass - Analog" contains three seminal works in Glass's musical history. In the late 1970's, Philip Glass was asked by two film producers, Francois de Menil and Barbara Rose, to write music...


Two classics by Glass, Music in Fifths and Music in Similar Motion, as well as another early work that is very rarely heard, How Now, all performed by Steffen Schleiermacher and ensemble.

"Always the same melody, forever the same rhythm...

"Philip Glass' one act chamber opera In the Penal Colony was composed in 2000. The libretto is by Rudolph Wurlitzer and based on a story by Franz Kafka. Scored for string quintet and two singers, this world premiere recording by the Music Theatre Wales...

I discovered 'the minimalists' when I heard Steve Reich's "Music For Mallet Instruments, Voice and Organ" on WGTB in 1975 and thought it was the most beautiful music I had ever heard (still do, to a certain extent). As soon as I learned that there was ...

One of Glass' most 'minor' works, and also his most charming, this is the only release he's ever done of very short works (10 pieces/35 minutes), which were originally written for a film. It also features a very small band - not his full ensemble - but...

This is Philip Glass' Piano Etudes No 1-10 as performed on by an ensemble of steel drums! What a great idea and as soon as I heard about it, I knew it would work; Glass' style is perfect for the steel drum and after hearing the album, I am happy to...

"Orange Mountain Music presents the world premiere recording of Philip Glass' opera Orphée, performed by a renowned cast of soloists including Philip Cutlip as Orphée, Lisa Saffer as la Princesse and the Portland Opera Orchestra conducted by...

Philip Glass' Symphony No. 6 - Plutonian Ode was co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and Brucknerhaus Linz to celebrate the composer's 65th birthday. The work's libretto was written by his late friend, Allen Ginsberg. Glass explains, 'During the last ten ...

"Orange Mountain Music presents the world-premiere recording of Philip Glass' seventh symphony, the Toltec, performed by the Bruckner Orchester Linz conducted by Dennis Russell Davies. Written in 2004, the symphony is Glass' dedication to the Toltec...

"The Los Angeles Philharmonic's ongoing policy of commissioning new works certainly paid off with Philip Glass' big, new Ninth Symphony written for a large, powerhouse orchestra, a co-commission with the Bruckner Orchester Linz who with Dennis Russell...

"Orange Mountain's fourth volume documenting the concertos by Philip Glass features the world premiere recording of the composer's 2010 Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, performed by violinist Tim Fain and cellist Wendy Sutter. The work...

"Orange Mountain Music presents The Philip Glass Ensemble -- A Retrospective, a two disc set of repertoire from the group's forty-year career. Previously released as an iTunes only download, this live recording from a concert in Monterey Mexico in 2006...

I discovered 'the minimalists' when I heard Steve Reich's "Music For Mallet Instruments, Voice and Organ" on WGTB in 1975 and thought it was the most beautiful music I had ever heard (still do, to a certain extent). As soon as I learned that there was ...

"When people, especially in North America, get over the hangup that Glass is not supposed to be considered a serious classical music composer, despite numerous operas, symphonies, concerti and ballets, and despite their enduring popularity in Europe...


"A delightful album with excellent instrumentation...a great listen."--Peter Cooper. "Philip Glass's serious work in the field of "world music" was recognized long before the term entered popular vocabulary. One of the most fruitful experiences was...

This 1982 recording - originally made for a landmark film, is both one of the highpoints and the peak of popular recognition of Glass' impressive and singular music.

"The new release from Philip Glass' record label Orange Mountain Music...





I saw this great Richmond group whose members also play in other great better and less known ensembles such as Fight the Big Bull, OMBAK, No BS Brass Band, Bio Ritmo, etc. in May, 2010. Led by guitarist and composer Scott Burton, the band also features...

"Part recorded in the studio part live, Gnawa Bambara features a number of tracks choosen from a vast repertoire and provides an opportunity for an authentic encounter with one of the most interesting and culturally and spiritually fertile North African..

Recordings of the incredible, famous trance music of the Gnawa. [Felmay/Robi Droli]

Gnidrolog were a somewhat obscure, early 70's UK progressive band who recorded two albums, both of which were originally released in 1972. Sometimes it sounds a little like Gryphon, at other times a hint of VDGG shows, but mostly it sounds like...

Gnidrolog were a somewhat obscure, early 70's UK progressive band who recorded two albums, both of which were originally released in 1972. This presents both their albums on one CD in a slip-case and with 2004 liner notes and photos. Vocals, guitars, s...

Gnidrolog were a somewhat obscure, early 70's UK progressive band who recorded two albums, both of which were originally released in 1972. This was their second of their two albums. Vocals, guitars, saxes/flutes, bass and drums plus recorders, oboe...

Pretty good bootleg-sounding recording of a great band at their peak and doing material not on their 2 studio albums. For fans only, yes, but fans will be very pleased by the existence of this album...

Pretty good bootleg-sounding recording of a great band at their peak and doing material not on their 2 studio albums. For fans only, yes, but fans will be very pleased by the existence of this album...

"Gnô is a French power trio whose style is often described as Pantera meets The Beatles. After releasing Trash Deluxe (Janvier records) in 2002, Gnô is back with a new opus entitled Cannibal Tango, even more brutal though more melodic as well....

Good improvised rock music from a Finnish trio of guitar, keyboards and drums. "Gnomus is a group that plays experimental improvised music = asopposed to playing pre-composed pieces the music of Gnomus shapesitself during the performance. The music evo...

New release of Goblin's hardest to find album, & one of two that was not a soundtrack. In addition to the music - solidly progressive rock & without the horror soundtrack-isms of most of their work, you get a Quicktime video interview with the band and...

Actually, the group is now called "New Goblin", but who is going to look in under "N" for a new Goblin CD? This album was recorded live in Rome on February 18, 2011 and features three original and/or long time members of Goblin: Massimo Morante (guitar),

Actually, the group is now called "New Goblin", but who is going to look in under "N" for a new Goblin CD? This album was recorded live in Rome on February 18, 2011 and features three original and/or long time members of Goblin: Massimo Morante (guitar),

Goblin were a instrumental quartet of keyboards, guitar, bass & drums who are known for their soundtracks to some seriously scary 70's horror films by Dario Argento. Their music is sorta like a demented, evil Pink Floyd, but they really just sound like...

Expanded edition of this classic horror/progressive soundtrack, which includes the original album on disc 1 and 29 alternative takes or 'film only' versions of songs. Goblin were a instrumental quartet of keyboards, guitar, bass & drums who are known...

Goblin were a instrumental quartet of keyboards, guitar, bass & drums who are known for their soundtracks to some seriously scary 70's horror films by Dario Argento. Their music is sorta like a demented, evil Pink Floyd, but they really just sound like...

Goblin were a instrumental quartet of keyboards, guitar, bass & drums who are known for their soundtracks to some seriously scary 70's horror films by Dario Argento. Their music is sorta like a demented, evil Pink Floyd, but they really just sound like...

Magnus Broo, trumpet / Sten Sandell, Hammond B3 organ, piano, voice/ Johan Berthling, double bass / Paal Nilssen-Love, drums & percussion.

"The association of trumpeter Magnus Broo with the Sten Sandell Trio was very much intended and searched...

"Taking the epic scope of Ennio Morricone, the artsy slash of 17 Pygmies, the desert-tones of prime Save Republic, bolster the mix with rhythmic chugalug of The Ex and add the Canadian tradition of radio drama and you begin to get a hint of what the...

The latest, highly praised release by this Montreal big band (3 guitars, 2 basses, 2 drummers, cello, 2 violins + tapes, light projector). They specialize in long pieces with drone content that build up magnificently. Start here! [Kranky]

CDEP: A highly praised releases by this Montreal big band (3 guitars, 2 basses, 2 drummers, cello, 2 violins + tapes, light projector). They specialize in long pieces with drone content that build up magnificently.

This group came out of nowhere about 20 years ago and hugely influenced the underground/progressive music world with their massive and expansive sound. It's a great sound and it resonates still! This is their 1st new album in a full decade; the band...

First album, released in 1966, by this NYC-based band. The Godz were part of the Lower East Side scene that produced post-beat avant-hippie rockers/performance artists the Fugs and the Holy Modal Rounders, as well as beat performers like Allen Ginsberg...

"With Chris Cutler, The Icarus Ensemble, Sira and Boubacar Djebate, Johannes Bauer, Tiziano Popoli, Jocelyn B. Smith and the Orchestra of the Teatro Popoli, Bologna, conducted by Yoichi Sugiyama, this is a rare release from one of the pioneers of...