You may not always hear their influence in my work, but here are 4 pieces of music that have left an impression on me.
1. Miles Davis–”So What”
The first time I heard this track was in my college dorm room during my freshman year. The composition itself is sparse and Miles’s horn is haunting. It was my first exposure to music that changed my perception of what music could be.
2. Igor Stravinsky–”Right Of Spring”
Stravinsky wrote “Right Of Spring” in the early part of the century when the world was in turmoil (World War I). The piece reflects that and it shattered everything around it. It’s an incredibly complex work but it’s also primal. I think it’s one of the greatest compositions in the classical world.
3. Hans Zimmer–”Journey To The Line”
This piece was composed for the film “The Thin Red Line”. I can’t imagine the movie without it. I can’t imagine my life without hearing this piece. It’s sad, it’s heroic and it’s perfect all at the same time.
4. Brian Eno/Jon Hasell–”Delta Rain Dream”
This collaboration by Eno and Hassell led to a very unique blend of third world and modern elements. The whole album had an influence on me but I this is my favorite piece on the album. There’s something sublime about this track.
