La Monte Young

La Monte Thornton Young (born October 14, 1935) is an American composer , musician, and performance artist recognized as one of the first American minimalist composers and a central figure in post-war avant-garde music . He is best known for his exploration of sustained tones , beginning with his 1958 composition Trio for Strings . His compositions have called into question the nature and definition of music , most prominently in the text scores of his Compositions 1960 . While few of his recordings remain in print, his work has inspired prominent musicians across various genres, including avant-garde, rock , and ambient music.

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