Philip Glass @ Hollywood Bowl (07/23/09)

what do the following pieces of work have in common: The Hours, Taking Lives, Grand Theft Auto IV (the video game) and Candyman? yes, you've guessed correctly: Philip Glass. if you didn't guess correctly you have to learn how to read titles better. even if you didn't guess correctly and you've seen these films and played this video game you have to learn how to listen to scores better. all of these projects have the Philip Glass touch. and no matter how monotonous you think it sounds he'll surprisingly capture you. actually the music will grab your heart and touch your soul (which is still an understatement). and you don't have to be on any mind altering hallucinogen he does that for you...well his music does anyway. that's whats so amazing about philip glass. if you want to sound smarter than you think you are and probably more than a fifth grader amongst strangers mention philip glass. philip glass = minimalist = art music. without a doubt you'll be accepted and acknowledge amongst the highbrow intellectuals (if you aren't you should probably consider wearing glasses that's what i do.) many believe that philip glass is not classical music. there's quite a controversy amongst classical snobs and glass enthusiasts. just like the ol' chicken and the egg debate there's real definitive answer. glass and his ensemble would not have been invited to the hollywood bowl and the LA philharmonic would not have played his music if it wasn't music. and that's the bottom line, the edge of the cliff.

enjoy the music.