Gavin Bryars
Richard Gavin Bryars (/ˈɡævɪn braɪərz/; born 16 January 1943) is an English composer and double bassist. He has been active in, or has produced works in, a variety of styles of music, including jazz, free improvisation, minimalism, historicism, experimental music, avant-garde and neoclassicism.
Early life and career
Born in Goole, in East Yorkshire, England, Bryars studied philosophy at Sheffield University but became a jazz bassist during his three years as a philosophy student.
The first musical work for which he is remembered was his role as bassist in the trio Joseph Holbrooke, alongside guitarist Derek Bailey and drummer Tony Oxley. The trio began by playing relatively traditional jazz before moving into free improvisation. However, Bryars became dissatisfied with this when he saw a young bassist (later revealed to be Johnny Dyani) play in a manner which seemed to him to be artificial, and he became interested in composition instead.
Bryars's first works as a composer owe much to the New York School of John Cage (with whom he briefly studied), Morton Feldman, Earle Brown and minimalism. One of his earliest pieces, The Sinking of the Titanic (1969), is an indeterminist work which allows the performers to take a number of sound sources related to the sinking of the RMS Titanic and make them into a piece of music. The first recording of this piece appeared on Brian Eno's Obscure Records in 1975. The 1994 recording of this piece was remixed by Aphex Twin as Raising the Titanic (later collected on the 26 Mixes for Cash album).
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ALBUMS
- The Sinking of the Titanic released: 2014
- Hövdingar hittast (Heroes meet) released: 2014
- Around Britten released: 2013
- Mercy and Grand released: 2012
- Piano Concerto, "The Solway Canal" / After Handel's Vesper / Ramble on Cortona released: 2011
- Silva Caledonia released: 2008
- The Sinking of the Titanic (Alter Ego feat. turntables: Philip Jeck) released: 2007
- A Listening Room (Chambre d'écoute) released: 2006
- Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet released: 2003
- Three String Quartets (The Lyric Quartet) released: 2002
- I Have Heard It Said: Music of Gavin Bryars released: 2002
- A Portrait released: 2002
- Cadman Requiem released: 1999
- A Man in a Room, Gambling released: 1997
- Farewell to Philosophy released: 1996
- The Last Days released: 1995
- Vita Nova released: 1994
- The Sinking of the Titanic released: 1994
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet released: 1993
- After the Requiem released: 1991
- The Sinking of the Titanic released: 1990
- Three Viennese Dancers released: 1987
- The Sinking of the Titanic / Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet released: 1975
- Lockerbie Memorial Concert (Hilliard Ensemble, Fretwork) released:
- Hommages released:
Hövdingar hittast (Heroes meet)
Released 2014- From Egil's Saga, Prologue
- From Egil's Saga part I. To Erik in York: “Vestr fórk of ver…” (“By sun and moon…”) (To Erik in York)
- From Egil's Saga part II. Lament for my Sons: “Mjök erum tregt…” (“My mouth strains…”)
- From Egil's Saga part II. Lament for my Sons: “Attak gótt…” (“The spear-god shared…”)
- From Egil's Saga part II. Lament for my Sons: “Nú erum torvelt” (“The end is all”)
- From Egil's Saga part III. In honor of Aribjorn: “Hann aldrteig…” (“A fertile field…”)
- From Egil's Saga part IV. Late Poems: “Vals hefk vófur helsis…” (“My bald pate bobs and blunders…”)
- From Egil's Saga part II. Lament for my Sons: “Nu erum torvelt” (“The end is all” reprise)
- Hitt blinda liðið (The Company of the Blind)
- Tróndur í Gøtu: The Journey Prayer (St. Brendan)
- Tróndur í Gøtu: The Island of Birds (St Brendan)
- Tróndur í Gøtu: “I Føroyum búðu menskir fyrr…” (“In bygone times, the Faroes…”)
- Tróndur í Gøtu: Tróndur’s Creed I
- Tróndur í Gøtu: St. Brendan’s Prayer
- Tróndur í Gøtu: “Hevjið í Homrum” (“Raise the Vociferous Chant”)
- Tróndur í Gøtu: “Streyk Tróndur Saer Um Ennið” (“Trondur Strokes His Forehead”)
- Tróndur í Gøtu: Tróndur’s Creed II
- Tróndur í Gøtu: “Tróndur doyði…” (“Trondur Died…”)
Around Britten
Released 2013- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: I Introduzione: Lento
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: II Marcia: Allegro
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: III Canto: Con moto
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: IV Barcarola: Lento
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: V Dialogo: Allegretto
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: VI Fuga: Andante espressivo
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: VII Recitativo: Fantastico
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: VIII Moto Perpetuo: Presto
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: IX Passacaglia: Lento solenne
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: Mournful Song
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: Autumn
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: Street Song
- Third Suite for Cello, op. 87: Depart in Peace, with the Saints (Kontakion)
- Greensleeves
- The Salley Gardens
- Tre Laude Dolce: I.
- Tre Laude Dolce: II.
- Tre Laude Dolce: III.
- Since She Whom I Loved
- Threnos
- Chant
- Concord
- Improvisation
- Oliver Cromwell
Mercy and Grand
Released 2012- Gypsy Tango
- A Little Drop of Poison
- Ballad of Sexual Dependency
- Poor Edward
- Alice
- Whistle Down the Wind
- A Little Rain
- Innocent When You Dream
- Johnsburg, Illinois
- La Partida
- What keeps mankind alive
- Pony
- Georgia Lee
- Broken Bicycles
- Train Song
- Pull Down Lads
- Barbara Allen
- The Briar and the Rose
- Lullaby
Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet
Released 2003- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra I (string quartet)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra II (low strings)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra III (no strings)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra IV (full strings)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp and Tom Waits With Full Orchestra
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Coda: Tom Waits With High Strings
A Portrait
Released 2002- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 1 (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 100, Più Mosso (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 222 (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 293 (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 324, "The Philosopher" (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 354, Poco Meno Mosso (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy): Bar 426, "Farewell" a Tempo (feat. cello: Julian Lloyd Webber)
- One Last Bar Then Joe Can Sing: Bar 1, Lento
- One Last Bar Then Joe Can Sing: Bar 107, Più Mosso
- One Last Bar Then Joe Can Sing: Bar 238, Coda
- Les Fiançailles
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet
Cadman Requiem
Released 1999- Cadman Requiem: Requiem
- Cadman Requiem: Caedmon Paraphrase (Bede)
- Cadman Requiem: Agnus Dei
- Cadman Requiem: Caedmon's "Creation Hymn"
- Cadman Requiem: In Paradisium
- Adnan Songbook: Song I
- Adnan Songbook: Song II
- Adnan Songbook: Song III
- Adnan Songbook: Song IV
- Adnan Songbook: Song V
- Adnan Songbook: Song VI
- Adnan Songbook: Song VII
- Adnan Songbook: Song VIII
- Epilogue from Wonder Lawn
Farewell to Philosophy
Released 1996- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": I.
- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": II. Piu mosso
- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": III.
- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": IV.
- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": V. The Philosopher
- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": VI. Poco meno mosso
- Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy: VII. "Farewell": a tempo
- One Last Bar, Then Joe Can Sing: I. Lento
- One Last Bar, Then Joe Can Sing: II. Piu mosso
- One Last Bar, Then Joe Can Sing: III. Coda
- By the Vaar: I.
- By the Vaar: II.
- By the Vaar: III. Epilogue
The Last Days
Released 1995- String Quartet no. 1 ("Between the National and the Bristol")
- Die Letzten Tage ("The Last Days"): Prelude (The Roman Ending)
- Die Letzten Tage ("The Last Days"): I. The Venetian Beginning
- Die Letzten Tage ("The Last Days"): Intermezzo I
- Die Letzten Tage ("The Last Days"): Intermezzo II
- Die Letzten Tage ("The Last Days"): II. The Corinthian Middle
- String Quartet no. 2
Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet
Released 1993- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra I (string quartet)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra II (low strings)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra III (no strings)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp With Orchestra IV (full strings)
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp and Tom Waits With Full Orchestra
- Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Coda: Tom Waits With High Strings
Lockerbie Memorial Concert (Hilliard Ensemble, Fretwork)
- In Hydraulis
- Incipit Vita Nova
- 6-Part in Nomine
- In Nomine (After Purcell)
- Salve Regina/Diversi Diversi Orant
- From First Bookof Madrigals: Stormy
- From First Bookof Madrigals: Web
- From First Bookof Madrigals: Almond Tree
- 6-Part Pavane in F
- Cadman Requiem: Requiem
- Cadman Requiem: Caedmon Paraphrase (Bede)
- Cadman Requiem: Agnus Dei
- Cadman Requiem: Caedmon Creation Hymn
- Cadman Requiem: In Paradisum
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