William Basinski
Electronicminimalist compositionambient dronetape loop experimentationcontemporary classical
William Basinski (Houston, 1958), a New York-based classically-trained clarinetist and saxophonist, specializes in compositions for loops and drones. He began experimenting with compositions for piano and tape that created a melancholy ambience via looped and overdubbed melodies with Variations - A Movement in Chrome Primitive (1980), released on Variations - A Movement in Chrome Primitive (Durtro, 2002 - Die Stadt, 2004), and A Red Score in Tile (1979), released on A Red Score in Tile (3 Poplars, 2003).
Influenced by: Alvin Lucier, Steve Reich, Pauline Oliveros, Éliane Radigue
- Active:
- 1979-present
- Scene:
- New York experimental
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