La Monte Young Iv (agp161) Instant

Tuning instruments to pure mathematical ratios rather than the standard Western "Equal Temperament." Significance of the Release

An exploration of frequency and psychoacoustics. Historical Context La Monte Young IV (AGP161)

Recordings from the 1960s involving the Theatre of Eternal Music. Tuning instruments to pure mathematical ratios rather than

Because Young is notoriously protective of his archives and official releases are rare and expensive (such as the Well-Tuned Piano box sets), the AGP161 collection served as a vital resource for scholars and fans of the American avant-garde. It captures the raw, often abrasive sound of his early experiments with amplification and frequency oscillation. Technical Note La Monte Young IV (AGP161)

The primary focus of this specific volume is Young’s early exploration into and Sustained Tones . It typically includes:

An early electronic work utilizing metallic drones and feedback.