A collaboration between an avant-garde modern classical composer and a traditional Indian/Hindi composer/performer seems as unlikely as ice hockey on the River Styx. However, Passages is a collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar and it works quite well. Shankar's smooth style fits nicely with Glass' dissonant orchestrations. There is a great deal of technical data involved here. Both of these artists have long taken intellectual approaches to music. Thus, the liner notes are a bit heavy-handed. The music is ...
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A collaboration between an avant-garde modern classical composer and a traditional Indian/Hindi composer/performer seems as unlikely as ice hockey on the River Styx. However, Passages is a collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar and it works quite well. Shankar's smooth style fits nicely with Glass' dissonant orchestrations. There is a great deal of technical data involved here. Both of these artists have long taken intellectual approaches to music. Thus, the liner notes are a bit heavy-handed. The music is brilliant. The symphony dominates the soundscapes, but Shankar's atmospheres are integral to the success of this project. This CD will appeal to fans of John Cage, Terry Riley, and Steve Reich. ~ Jim Brenholts, Rovi
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Add this copy of Passages to cart. $6.19, good condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Atlantic.
Add this copy of Passages to cart. $10.39, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Atlantic.
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Good. Good condition. audioCD. Case Good. Case cracked/scuffed. Disc slightly scratched. BMG edition. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
Add this copy of Passages to cart. $16.95, new condition, Sold by GoPeachy rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Legacy Recordings.
Add this copy of Shankar, Ravi & Glass, Philip Passages to cart. $29.75, like new condition, Sold by Pegasusbooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmington Hills, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Private Music.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 886977113321. Disc like new. Jewel box like new. Full liner notes. 6 tracks. Offering / composed by Ravi Shankar (9: 40); Sadhanipa (8: 31); Channels and winds (7: 56); Ragas in minor scale (7: 32) / composed by Philip Glass; Meeting along the edge (8: 05); Prashanti (13: 37) / composed by Ravi Shankar. Original music composed by Ravi Shankar and Philip Glass. 'A collaboration between an avant-garde modern classical composer and a traditional Indian/Hindi composer/performer seems as unlikely as ice hockey on the River Styx. However, Passages is a collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar and it works quite well. Shankar's smooth style fits nicely with Glass' dissonant orchestrations. There is a great deal of technical data involved here. Both of these artists have long taken intellectual approaches to music. Thus, the liner notes are a bit heavy-handed. The music is brilliant. The symphony dominates the soundscapes, but Shankar's atmospheres are integral to the success of this project. '
Add this copy of Passages to cart. $12.99, very good condition, Sold by MUSICAL ENERGI rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wilkes-Barre, PA, UNITED STATES, published by Private Music 2074-2-P.
