Totalism

Totalism is a music genre characterized by its intricate layering of rhythms and textures, often incorporating driving pulses, repetitive motifs, and a hybridization of minimalist and post-minimalist aesthetics. The style typically employs complex interlocking patterns and polyrhythms that create a rich tapestry of sound, while still maintaining a sense of forward momentum. It emerged in the late 20th century, embracing a variety of influences ranging from classical to avant-garde, and from world music to rock. Totalism's composers and performers favor an immersive, energetic sound that stretches the listener's perception of time and space, often with a marked intensity and occasionally even a spiritual dimension. This music challenges and expands the boundaries of conventional harmony, offering a densely layered sonic experience.

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Arnold Dreyblatt
Ben Neill
Bill Orcutt
David First
Evan Ziporyn
Eve Beglarian
Glenn Branca
Horse Lords
John Luther Adams
Kyle Gann
Liturgy
Michael Gordon
Ocrilim
Phil Kline
Scarcity
空間現代
Liturgy
Bill Orcutt
Horse Lords
John Luther Adams
Glenn Branca
Michael Gordon
Evan Ziporyn
Ben Neill
Arnold Dreyblatt
空間現代
Scarcity
Kyle Gann
Eve Beglarian
Phil Kline
David First
Ocrilim