Sound · b. 1935

Terry Riley

Biography

Terrence Mitchell "Terry" Riley, born June 24, 1935, is an American composer and performing musician associated with the minimalist school of Western classical music, of which he was a pioneer. His work is deeply influenced by both jazz and Indian classical music.

Directed
Music With Balls 1969
Acting
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story Self (archive footage) 2022 In Between The Notes: A Portrait of Pandit Pran Nath Self 2006 Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy Self 1994 Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley Self 1974
Other Credits
Hochelaga, Land of Souls Original Music Composer 2017 Flores Original Music Composer 2017 Looking for Mushrooms Music 1996 Pictures from a Revolution Original Music Composer 1991 No Man's Land Original Music Composer 1985 Vivre est une solution Original Music Composer 1980 Modulated Horizontal Lines Original Music Composer 1976 Crossroads Original Music Composer 1976 Lifespan Original Music Composer 1975 The Eyes Closed Original Music Composer 1974 Fall of a Body Original Music Composer 1973 Matrix III Original Music Composer 1972 Straight and Narrow Original Music Composer 1970 Corridor Original Music Composer 1970 Coming Attractions Original Music Composer 1970
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