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Topic: A Brief Introduction to John Adams' China Gates -- Video (Read 2464 times)

saintreukk

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A Brief Introduction to John Adams' China Gates -- Video

on: January 20, 2015, 03:26:38 AM

Made this video that explains some of the theories behind John Adam's piano piece China Gates. Thought some of you would enjoy.

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lostinidlewonder

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Re: A Brief Introduction to John Adams' China Gates -- Video

Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 10:10:34 AM

I played this piece last year for the first time, I like the idea of constant pattern (rh) vs small change in the Lh, it makes the piece rather tricky to coordinate but an awesome challenge. It's bach like in a way that the evenness of tone produces layers of polyphony, very relaxing because of this imo. I liked your vid easy to follow.

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