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John Adams is one of the most popular of contemporary composers, but this should hardly come as a surprise, as his work is vibrant, propulsive, exuberant and muscular. Unlike his Minimalist forebears -- Terry Riley, La Monte Young, Steve Reich -- Adams is loathe to work only within the confines of a system marked by its static nature, relying as it does upon repetition. The composer is a self-described "post-Minimalist," as much of his work utilizes the hypnotic, circular and (of course) repetitive rhythms found in the genre. However, it also displays ample variety in terms of sweeping dynamic shifts, changes in tonality and a willingness to indulge in decidedly dramatic developments. This is evident in his wonderful 1985 work Harmonielehre, in which the opening chords crash upon the listener with all the impact of an 18-wheeler being driven through a wall, leaving you with the same breathless feeling a Beethoven symphony can produce. The rush provided by the first movement is contrasted with the more subdued, lush and almost neo-Romantic second movement. In the third and final section, Adams allows for more than one tonal center, creating a kind of struggle that pushes the music forward with unshakeable vigor.
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    Adams John Through The Eyes Of Love
19113 7\" white sleeve r6108 1985 demo white label. 4 listed $4 - $111

    Adams John Trough The Eyes Of Love
1985 eec + don't turn and walk awaycatalog number: 20 0844. Parlophone 7" 1 listed $2

    Adams John Luther The Far Country- Night Peace-
2 listed $85 - $106

    Adams Johnny Tan Canary Orleans Soul(2c
shout. 2 listed $18

    Adams Johnny The Real Me
CD 1 listed $10

   Adams Johnny There Is Always One More Time
adams,johnny - there is always one more time upc: 011661158122 i feel like breaking up somebody's homehappy hard times (previously unissued)<li. ROUNDER UMGD 10312000 5 listed $14 - $31

    Adams, john Tha Chairman Dances
elektra 9791441 1987 LP 1 listed $20

    Adams, john The Dharma At Big Sur/my Fathe 2 listed $31 - $41

   Adams, john Through The Eyes Of Love
19113 7\" white sleeve r6108 1985 demo white label. 12 listed $1 - $43

    Adams, john Trough The Eyes Of Love
1985 eec + don't turn and walk awaycatalog number: 20 0844. Parlophone 2 listed $27 - $41

    Adams, johnny Tan Canary - New Orleans Soul (special order) CD Box 1 listed $31

    Adams, johnny Tan Nightingale
lp. CHARLY 2 listed $16 - $63

    Adams, johnny The Lords Prayer
HEP ME 163 3 listed $3 - $20

   Adams, johnny The Tan Nightingale
uk 15-track compilation includes some prev. unissued tracks. little writing on back. 15 tracks. Charly CRB 1058 LP 1 listed $12

    Adams, johnny The Verdict 12 Tracks CD 1 listed $12

   Adams, johnny There Is Always One More Time
adams,johnny - there is always one more time upc: 011661158122 i feel like breaking up somebody's homehappy hard times (previously unissued)<li. ROUNDER UMGD 10312000 9 listed $11 - $25

    Adams, johnny Tra La La
RIC 992 2 listed $15 - $39

    Adams, johnny Tra-la-la / Showdown
Ric 992 2 listed $8 - $22

    John Adams The Chairman Dances
white label promo. sanfrancisco symphony with edo dewaart conducting. small sawcut in spine. Nonesuch 79144 1987 2 listed $14 - $22

    John Adams The Wound-dresser
LP 1 listed $21

    John Adams Through The Eyes Of Love
19113 7\" white sleeve r6108 1985 demo white label. 10 listed $1 - $87

    John Adams Transmigration Of Souls
CD 1 listed $9

    John Adams 12" Single Through Eyes Of Love-don’t Tur
EMI Records 12R6108 1985 12" PS 1 listed $53

    John Adamson, len Huds The London Town Miscellany: 19
Book 1 listed $19

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