The Well And The Gentle
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Pauline Oliveros was a pioneering electronic music composer who defined experimental approaches to sound design and composition. This double album from 1985, released on the respected Swiss label hat ART, represents Oliveros at the intersection of electronic innovation and classical sensibility. The music embraces abstraction and minimalism while remaining deeply musical—sustained tones, evolving textures, and carefully orchestrated silence become instruments themselves. The Well And The Gentle is contemplative without being passive, experimental without being alienating. Oliveros's work demands active listening and rewards it generously. This is a significant release in electronic and contemporary classical music, and increasingly difficult to find.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic, Classical |
| Style | Abstract, Experimental, Contemporary, Minimal |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Insert andamp; Postcard included. Records seem unplayed. Sleeve good VG+ |
| Label | hat ART |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A. The Well 19:50
B. The Gentle 20:00
C1. The Well / The Gentle 12:45
C2. The Receptive 16:00
D1. A Love Song 4:45
D2. The Gentle 15:25
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