American De-Construction

David Lang (Composer), Steve Reich (Composer), Dave Hollinden (Composer), Joseph Gramley (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Joseph Gramley
• Composer: David Lang, Steve Reich, Dave Hollinden
• Audio CD (December 14, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000056NU0
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,499,943 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Anvil Chorus - David Lang

2. Nagoya Marimbas - Steve Reich

3. Meditation Preludes- William Duckworth

4. Rhythm Song - Paul Smadbeck

5. Cold Pressed - Dave Hollinden

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRAVO to Gramley's debut solo album !! It soars !!!, January 7, 2001

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James from the Hudson Valley (Upstate NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American De-Construction (Audio CD)

Bravo ! Joseph Gramley's debut solo album is a masterpiece. He is a self-decribed "multi-percussionist" and this album showcases his extraordinary and varied talents. Gramley has chosen 20th century works that really SOAR as percussion solos (especially the Nagoya Marimbas by Steve Reich). The sound is rich and clean. This is one of the few CD's which I own where I don't have to adjust the volume for quiet and loud passages (his engineer should be applauded). You can even sample the entire CD on his website "josephgramley.com" which is refreshingly devoid of commercialism. There is nothing I dislike about this CD from the music to the liner notes to the environmentally friendly packaging. This is a sample of a musician on the verge of a promising career and a unique chance to appreciate percussion as a solo instrument.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar, March 15, 2002

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Chris Froh (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American De-Construction (Audio CD)

How often do you find percussionists who not only have an absolute command of the nuance of sound but also true soloist virtuosity? This disc really showcases fantastic performances with deep sensitivity and an intense, visceral bite. A must-have for all new music lovers and everyone else! Watch out for Joe Gramley; he's going to be B-I-G.

0 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If it wasn't for the good steeve...., September 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: American De-Construction (Audio CD)

If it wasn't for the good steeve, the cd would be in the trash now.