Unveiling Longplayer, A Millennium of Music

Unveiling Longplayer, A Millennium of Music

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Physics, Science, Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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Jem Finer discusses Long Player, a thousand-year-long musical composition that began in 2000. He explains the inspiration behind creating a piece of music that spans a millennium, contrasting it with short-term celebrations of the Millennium. The mechanics involve playing six records at different speeds, creating a unique relationship that resolves every thousand years. Singing bowls play a crucial role in the composition, offering complex sounds. The future of Long Player is uncertain, but it fosters a community of listeners and caretakers across generations, continuing until 2999.

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Describe the method Jem Finer uses to create the music for Long Player.

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What are the potential futures for Long Player as mentioned in the text?

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