Steve Reich? David Lang? Phillip Glass? Brian Eno? Arvo Pärt? If these names mean anything to you, you'll probably already know of the outstanding Max Richter. Born in Germany, Richter studied piano and classical composition in Edinburgh, and fuck me, is he good. With three records already slowly burrowing into the minds of 'post classical' geeks, he's definitely on the way to becoming the most important composer in the last 10 years. His work is undoubtedly cinematically influenced, with copious amounts of layered rising strings, and at times, almost dormant violins, violas and cellos. Completely overwhelming at time, his music provides an almost nostalgic feel. You find yourself harking back to the most emotional of memories, albeit making them more dramatic. He weaves images of espionage, dark streets and shadows, but at the same time, something ethereal and affecting. Without sounds cliché, Richter’s work changed my life.
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