“2 Sounds”

(1960)

 

Performed by

La Monte Young : Drumstick on Gong

La Monte Young and Terry Riley : Cans on Windows

 

Recorded in April 1960.

Location unknown.

 

Used by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company for the Winterbranch ballet since 1964.

 

This piece aired during the October 21, 1984 WKCR (89.9 FM)

24 Hour La Monte Young Retrospective radio broadcast

in celebration of La Monte Young’s 49th birthday.

 

The piece is introduced and discussed by the program hosts.