Album: The Ascension by Glenn Branca (1981)
Genre: Classical
Format: Album

Artist Background: Glenn Branca (born October 6, 1948) is an American avant-garde composer and guitarist known for his use of volume, alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series. Branca received a 2009 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists Award. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Branca started playing the guitar at age 15. He also created a number of tape sound art collage pieces for his own amusement. After attending York College in 1966-1967, he started the short-liv... Part of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Classical movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Classical movement.

Tags: Classical, 1980s, Album

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The Ascension

Glenn Branca

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