Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint

Album by Steve Reich & Kronos Quartet & Pat Metheny

Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint is a contemporary classical album by Steve Reich, featuring two compositions that explore themes of travel and musical minimalism. "Different Trains" combines string quartet with recorded speech and train sounds, while "Electric Counterpoint" is written for electric guitar and tape.
First released: 3rd March 1989

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Different Trains: I. America - Before the War
    8:58
  2. 2.
    Different Trains: II. Europe - During the War
    7:30
  3. 3.
    Different Trains: III. After the War
    10:32
  4. 4.
    Electric Counterpoint: I. Fast
    6:51
  5. 5.
    Electric Counterpoint: II. Slow
    3:21
  6. 6.
    Electric Counterpoint: III. Fast
    4:30

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