Tom Johnson's "Correct Music" is a captivating exploration of minimalism, avant-garde, and experimental genres, released on August 7, 2012, under Populist Records. This album is a testament to Johnson's innovative approach to composition, offering a unique listening experience that spans just over an hour.
The album opens with "Eggs and Baskets," setting the stage for the intricate and thoughtful pieces that follow. A significant portion of the album is dedicated to the "Rational Melodies" series, comprising 21 tracks that showcase Johnson's ability to create complex, yet harmonious, musical structures. Each melody is a study in precision and logic, demonstrating Johnson's fascination with mathematical principles in music.
"Tilework for viola" and "Tilework for violin" further highlight Johnson's experimental side, with three tracks each that delve into the intricate patterns and repetitions characteristic of minimalist music. The album concludes with "Squares: didactic music for a solo instrument," a piece that encapsulates Johnson's educational approach to composition, inviting listeners to engage with the music on a deeper level.
Throughout "Correct Music," Tom Johnson challenges conventional musical norms, offering a collection of pieces that are as intellectually stimulating as they are aurally pleasing. This album is a must for those interested in the avant-garde and experimental scenes, providing a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Eggs and BasketsTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh, Brian Walsh, Douglas Wadle
Tilework for violaTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - ITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - IITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - IIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - IVTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - VTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - VITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - VIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - VIIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - IXTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XIIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XIVTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XVTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XVITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XVIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XVIIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XIXTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XXTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Rational Melodies - XXITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Tilework for violin - ITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Tilework for violin - IITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Tilework for violin - IIITom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh
Squares: didactic music for a solo instrumentTom Johnson, Andrew McIntosh, Douglas Wadle
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