music intended to portray spiritual death
I saw KOYAANISQATSI when it was first released in 1983 at a special showing outdoors at the Petrillo Bandshell in Grant Park in Chicago. It was a powerful experience, with the city skyline for a backdrop. I well recall my feeling at the time, that the images were provocative and moving, but the music was intensely annoying. I WANT to like it. I fully sympathize with the message of the film, which is that our "civilization" is out of balance with "nature." I absolutely believe that we need nothing less than an ecological revolution before we destroy any more of the planet. Compassion for all sentient beings! But after repeated listening, I find the soundtrack to be yet another symptom of our out-of-sync society. I have the same reaction to most of Glass's music.If you are interested in minimalism, I recommendTerry Riley's IN CandSteve Reich's MUSIC FOR 18 MUSICIANS(see my reviews of both). These are works of beauty that may be part of the cure.Namasthe!