They were originally published in english in two volumes, which were later republished as the complete persepolis. Iannis xenakis persephassa for six percussionists 1969. See the complete persepolis series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Pendragon press has championed iannis xenakis writings, beginning with his artssciences. Xenakis mindblowing 54minutes oeuvre persepolis, mixed from the original 8 track tapes by martin wurmnest and mastered cut by rashad becker. Persepolis is a autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution. My only complaint is the confusing information on the recordings the booklet gives the details on the premiere performances, while the cd case gives the. The electronic composition lasting about 60 minutes was broadcast through 59 loudspeakers on the ruins of the palace complex of the ancient city of persepol, located 60 km north of shiraz. Books all of xenakis books and translations of his books are listed here.
Resurrected from the master tapes, karlrecords gives us iannis xenakis persepolis in full. The persepolis book series by marjane satrapi includes books persepolis 1, persepolis 2. Commissioned by the persian shah, the piece was part of a multimedia performance xenakis s socalled polytopes which premiered in 1971 in shiraz persepolis iran as a performance. Iannis xenakis electronic music vinyl lp amoeba music. Persepolis, an album by iannis xenakis on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. This version is the most complete original recording of the masterpiece of the composer, which has never before been published in its entirety, did not fit on the plates and cd. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. May 06, 2018 the story and context of iannis xenakis persepolis is not only quite interesting, it is perhaps the key to understand what it was meant to do. Iannis xenakis mindblowing 54minutes oeuvre persepolis, mixed from the original 8 track tapes by martin wurmnest and mastered cut by rashad becker.
Persepolis is the longest electroacoustic composition by iannis xenakis 19222001 who ranks among the most influential 20th century. Persepolis by iannis xenakis, released 02 march 2018 1. A seminal, evergreen concrete classic, originally commissioned by the shah of iran to mark the 2500 year anniversary of irans founding by cyrus, iannis xenakis persepolis masterpiece reenters orbit ready to stun a whole new generation of keener listeners. I have felt a kind of fascination for music that has been with me ever since the day i turned six, when my mother gave me a childs recorder. Debut novel of renowned slam poet elizabeth acevedo. Autobiographical sketch iannis xenakis,1980 published in le fait culturel by gerard montassier, editions fayard, 1980. The longest electroacoustic work of the great greek composer ianis xenakis. Iannis xenakis s mindblowing, 54minutes oeuvre persepolis. Five mysterious, spinetingling stories follow journeys into and out. Commissioned for the 1971 shirazpersepolis arts festival, an iranian institution which lasted from 1967 to 1977, persepolis was one more work in an enormous variety of classical and avantgarde art productions from all over the globe that gathered. Check out persepolis by iannis xenakis on amazon music. Formalized music thought and mathematics in composition revised edition iannis xenakis additional material compiled and edited by sharon kanach harmonologia series no. Iannis xenakis additional material compiled and edited.
Persepolis was specially written for the festival of arts and music in shiraz, iran, in 1971, commissioned by the iranian shah. Initially, his most notable achievement was the invention of stochastic music based on the mathematical laws of probability. When the persian shah commissioned persepolis back in the early 70s, much of recorded music was restricted to the lengths of the vinyl record. Iannis xenakiss mindblowing, 54minutes oeuvre persepolis. For the next internet archive avant garde project installment, here. The story and context of iannis xenakis persepolis is not only quite interesting, it is perhaps the key to understand what it was meant to do. Xenakiss music and its preternaturally brilliant performers allows its listeners to witness seismic events close at hand, to be at the middle of a musical happening of cosmic intensity. Released in 1971 on prospective 21e siecle catalog no. Take me to the internet archive avant garde project home, morpheus. This is internet archive avant garde project installment agp99 iannis xenakis. Commissioned by the persian shah, the piece was part of a multimedia performance xenakis socalled polytopes which premiered in 1971 in shirazpersepolis.
Among the numerous theoretical writings he authored, the book formalized. Iannis xenakis mindblowing 54minutes oeuvre persepolis, mixed. The bibliography given here lists only the main publications on and by xenakis books, journal issues, dissertations. Does one need any more evidence of xenakis being a pioneer and visionary. Alloys 1985, the transcription of his doctorat d etat, followed by a revised and augmented edition of his seminal formalized music in 1992. Xenakis larc n51 by xenakis iannis pingaud bernard fleuret maurice collectif and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She began to play it, and it felt as if i had been turned to stone.
Also trained as an engineer, he is known for having used mathematical models in his compositions and for developing a formalization of music. He is considered an important postworld war ii composer whose works helped. Iannis xenakis iannix xenakis may 29, 1922 february 4, 2001 was a greek composer and architect and major contributor to musical modernism. Iannis xenakis born 1922, greekfrench composer and architect, was one of the first to react against the postweberian serialists and pointillists who dominated music in the 1950s. No wonder that merzbow and others contributed to a persepolis remix project. Iannis xenakis volume 3 of collection musiciens daujourdhui musiciens daujourdhui. Persepolis was specially written for the festival of arts and music in shiraz, iran. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Iannis xenakis, a man of many parts has set them all to. Both books are graphic novels telling the true story of the authors life. Xenakis belongs to the pioneering generation of composers who revolutionized 20thcentury music after world war ii. Iannix xenakis may 29, 1922 february 4, 2001 was a greek composer and architect and major contributor to musical modernism.
After the composer s death, it was decided to honor one of the greatest figures of 20thcentury music with a. Subsequently, he was once again commissioned by the shiraz arts festival and composed persepolis for the occasion, a polytope composed specific to. Agp99 features the work of iannis xenakis, a greek composer who needs no introduction for votaries of. This astounding electronic work sets the standard for noise compositions. A noisy, apocalypticsounding piece distinguished by rising waves of intensity, persepolis debut must have been quite an experience for those lucky enough to be in. Iannis xenakis was a prolific composer who accompanied his work with theoretical writings.
Yes thats right, iannis xenakis timeslip masterpiece persepolis has been reissued on the format it most suitably deserves to grace, newly mixed from the original 8track master tapes, karlrecords stellar job here means that this is the only lp edition that brings the heat of the full 54 minutes version of xenakis visionary trip to wax. Dec 22, 2015 iannis xenakis persephassa for six percussionists 1969. He is considered an important postworld war ii composer whose works helped revolutionize 20th century classical music. Apr 23, 20 xenakiss music and its preternaturally brilliant performers allows its listeners to witness seismic events close at hand, to be at the middle of a musical happening of cosmic intensity. Iannis xenakis, a man of many parts has set them all to music. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english. The original four volumes of persepolis are in french. Titled persepolis, in honor of the location in which it was to be performed, xenakis composed a fiftysix minute, eighttrack tape piece of musique concrete for the occasion. E considerado como um dos mais influentes compositores do seculo xx. After the composer s death, it was decided to honor one of the greatest figures of 20thcentury music with a xenakis series that will include a critical edition in. Published in le fait culturel by gerard montassier, editions fayard, 1980 i have felt a kind of fascination for music that has been with me ever since the day i turned six, when my mother gave me a childs recorder.
We dont want to over egg it, but this is one of the most incredible pieces of electronic music ever made. Imagine being engulfed in a slowly shifting and modulating continuous sound. After 1947, he fled greece, becoming a naturalized citizen of france. There is a 16page booklet in german and english and some great blackandwhite photos, including a nice shot of a xenakis smiling and a photo of the persepolis light show from iranian tv. Book one tells the story of her girlhood in iran and ends when she leaves iran to go to a boarding school in austria. Apr 18, 2018 when the persian shah commissioned persepolis back in the early 70s, much of recorded music was restricted to the lengths of the vinyl record. Within each category, the works are arranged chronologically by year of composition. Iannis xenak is also spelt a s yannis xenak is greek. The vast majority of the works by xenakis in my stacks are available on cd, but i was able to find three that are not.
May 29, 1922 february 4, 2001 was a greek composer and one of the most important modernist composers of the 20th century 3. Initially, his most notable achievement was the invention of stochastic music based on the mathematical laws of. Music and architecture by iannis xenakis, architectural projects, texts, and realizations compiled, translated and commented by sharon kanach, pendragon 2008. This book is the first compilation ever of all of iannis xenakiss texts dealing with architecture and the relationships between music and. Persepolis is the longest electroacoustic composition by iannis xenakis. Agp99 features the work of iannis xenakis, a greek composer who needs no introduction for votaries of the 20th century avant garde. The work was described in the contemporary festival program notes as a dramatic depiction of the history of iran. Iannis xenakis project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. A young girl in harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mothers religion and her own relationship to the world. Titled persepolis, in honor of the location in which it was to be performed, xenakis composed a fiftysix minute, eighttrack tape piece of musique concrete for. Mar 02, 2018 yes thats right, iannis xenakis timeslip masterpiece persepolis has been reissued on the format it most suitably deserves to grace, newly mixed from the original 8track master tapes, karlrecords stellar job here means that this is the only lp edition that brings the heat of the full 54 minutes version of xenakis visionary trip to wax. The texts in the second section reveal xenakiss frustration at modern urban planning, particularly new, satellite citiesmodern slum cities is xenakiss prescient and prophetic comparison, dormitory cities or specialized cities complete with an absurd cubic architecture shoe boxes rabbit cages, all standardized, sometimes.
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