Glenn Branca

Glenn Branca

Glenn Branca

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Top Songs

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Cold Thing (La Belle Dame sans Merci)
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Twisting In Space
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Lesson No. 4
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The Smoke (Guitar Concerto for Arad Evans)
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German Expressionism

Albums

  • The Third Ascension

    Oct 2019 • 6 songs

  • The Ascension: The Sequel

    Feb 2010 • 6 songs

  • Symphony No. 1 (Tonal Plexus)

    Jul 1998 • 4 songs

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Glenn Branca

Biography

Glenn Branca's compositions often center around multiple guitars -- four or more, heavily amplified -- augmented by a rock-based rhythm section of drums and bass. In later works, the composer began adding other instruments, including mallet guitar, keyboards, and occasionally a second drummer. Branca's minimalist compositions frequently require unusual guitar tunings -- some works have them strung with two sets of three strings tuned an octave apart. Many of downtown New York City's more notable experimental guitarists were members of his groups, including Thurston Moore and L...
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