Steve Reich
 

Went to a local show and saw a Steve Reich "cover band", they were fantastic. I haven't listened to much Steve Reich but a lot of the music they played made me think of Underworld with the rhythms and, I'm not quite sure, you know that Underworld sound?

Anyway, how much influence has Steve Reich had on Underworld, if any?

Re: Steve Reich
 

I've only heard Music for 18 Musicians...anything else worth checking out?
(I mean, I know there is, but come on, the man's discography is massive)

Re: Steve Reich
 

Electric Counterpoint

You might recognize it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX5kco71g84

Re: Steve Reich
 

All the repeating piano parts you hear Rick play are influenced by Steve Reich, in my opinion.

Re: Steve Reich
 

Yea the patterns they played at the show reminded me of Underworld. Wow, now I need to make time to listen to this guy

Re: Steve Reich
 

"the clouds were purple and orange and on fire."

i was expecting this track to be reminiscent of UW's "Counterpoint Hang Pulse", instead it's in the Orb's classic.
But yes, a lot of the piano patterns in UW tracks are Reichian.

Re: Steve Reich
 

whoaaaa...classic

i can't hear this without putting beats behind it in my head...durf

Re: Steve Reich
 

This was asked in one of the radio shows, and Rick said huge influence.

Re: Steve Reich
 

I thought UW had played Steve Reich in their radio shows.