Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

10.

Steve Reich – Music For 18 Musicians (ECM, 1978)

This is the mathmatics of music. Babies in the womb love his music, and my son was born to this piece. It also helped me to keep my nose clean, pull my socks up and not swear. A lot of people might presume that neo-classical or minimalist music like this is quite difficult but nothing could be further from the truth. “The truth be out.” (Shakespeare)

Selected in other Baker’s Dozens: Lord Spikeheart, Tom Ravenscroft
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