This is my album of the year. Granted, most people refer to an album that’s been released the year in question, but this one comes from 2000. I just found it and have been listening to it non-stop for three weeks. Straight up, homies: this is not for everybody. There will be those among you who go, “This sucks” and “You suck” and “Your taste in albums of the year sucks.” I don’t want to hear it. If you don’t like solo piano featuring the works of Philip Glass and John Cage then this is not the album for you and you can just keep listening to the Fuck Clusters or whatever Brooklyn band is currently sucking your dick. I like this and recommend it.
The album is called “Glass Cage” and the pianist’s name is Bruce Brubaker which, if nothing else, you have to admit is a funny name. Here’s the link to buy it on Amazon. You can also get it on iTunes.
And I know the below video sucks because it’s just the one image, but it was the only free sample I could find from the album.
Seriously, thanks for this.
Posted by: Paul | December 14, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Hey, this is nice relaxing studying-for-finals music :D I could use this right about now.
And I love that your album of the year is from a decade ago. You silly man.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: Alica | December 14, 2010 at 12:19 PM
As a geeky classical musician, I totally appreciate Philip Glass and John Cage! I think this album rocks...excellent choice!!
Posted by: Sara | December 14, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Very nice. Very nice indeed.
Posted by: Camille | December 15, 2010 at 09:27 AM
I, too, really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rob | December 15, 2010 at 12:28 PM
An interesting choice. Thank you for sharing.
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Posted by: Steph | December 15, 2010 at 04:05 PM
We studied Glass and Cage in my Postmodernism class.
4′33″ of silence. Ballsy.
Posted by: Jaime | December 16, 2010 at 05:49 PM
You better remember this when they ask you to tape I Love the 00s.
Posted by: A | December 17, 2010 at 01:58 AM
Also - it looks like you can listen to the whole thing for free here: http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/album/Glass+Cage/4837044
Posted by: A | December 17, 2010 at 02:02 AM
That was gentle and soothing, thanks for posting it! My mom's dad knew how to play the piano, he used to teach piano.
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While I wouldn't pick this to be an album of the year, I still am very fond of classical music and enjoyed this piece. Certainly a good relaxing song, which is always helpful at work.
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Well, I like it! And the intro more. Always looking for "new" tunes to write to. 2000 seems new-ish. Right? It's not like, 80's or 90's music. :-)
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