Maya Beiser x Terry Riley, In C Maya Beiser

• Terry Riley (b. 1935): In C 1:
• 1 Riley: In C 1 07:08
• In C 2:
• 2 Riley: In C 2 08:17
• In C 3:
• 3 Riley: In C 3 06:45
• In C 4:
• 4 Riley: In C 4 05:33
• In C 5:
• 5 Riley: In C 5 02:55
• In C 6:
• 6 Riley: In C 6 06:00
• In C 7:
• 7 Riley: In C 7 01:58
• In C 8:
• 8 Riley: In C 8 03:58
• In C 9:
• 9 Riley: In C 9 04:10
• In C 10:
• 10 Riley: In C 10 08:19
• Total Runtime 55:03

Info for Maya Beiser x Terry Riley, In C

Cellist and producer Maya Beiser's latest solo album reimagines Terry Riley’s epic In C as a series of ever-evolving cello loops and drones. In her multi-cello solo version, the C string - the cello’s lowest, most resonant string - forms the depth and sonic architecture of the album. Enveloped by live drumming by Shane Shanahan and Matt Kilmer, Maya creates a hypnotic, rapturous soundscape that re-envisions this epic minimalist masterpiece.

“To me,” Maya says, “Terry Riley’s In C is an amalgamation of an ‘open source’ and ‘sacred text.’ In creating this album I was interested in finding the serendipitous rhythmic and melodic connections that emerge when reconstructing In C’s 53 melodic cells as a series of cello loops, floating above continuous C string cello drones. The cello’s lowest, most lush string, with its overtones and harmonics, forms the depth and resonance of the album.”

Terry Riley describes Maya's performance on the recording as, “stunningly beautiful.” He says, “The overall shape flows so naturally and her cello sound is so warm and powerful.”

Maya Beiser, cello, vocals
Shane Shanahan, drums
Matt Kilmer, drums

Recorded by Dave Cook at The Art at Foothill Farm, Lenox, MA
Edited and mixed by Dave Cook at Area 52 Studios, Saugerties, NY
Mastering by Scott Hull at Masterdisk in Peekskill, NY
Produced by Maya Beiser

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