http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2439&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rssThough not featured on the Eno-produced <I>No New York</I> compilation, the Branca-fronted Theoretical Girls and The Static were an integral part of No Wave. Perhaps because of his association with rock music, Branca went on to become one of the most grossly underrated American composers of our time. Most famous for his deafening compositions for multiple electric guitars, Branca released his first attempt at the form, <I>Lesson No. 1</I>, in 1980. Though classic, it was a mere hint of what he'd soon accomplish: <I>Symphony No. 5</I> is nothing short of a masterpiece of sweeping textures and dramatic power. The piece is performed on "mallet guitars," homemade instruments with strings designed to be struck with short sticks, resulting in a bell-like chime rich with overtones. Driven by an almost ever-present drumbeat, the music swells with massive, overwhelming waves of sound, full of frightening intensity as well as shimmering beauty. In addition to other, smaller works, Branca has completed ten symphonies, the ninth of which was composed for symphony orchestra. After witnessing a performance of his sixth symphony, John Cage reportedly described Branca's work as "the devil's music." - Doug RussellNo Waveen720Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:40:12 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2439&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss Though not featured on the Eno-produced <I>No New York</I> compilation, the Branca-fronted Theoretical Girls and The Static were an integral part of No Wave. Perhaps because of his association with rock music, Branca went on to become one of the most grossly underrated American composers of our time. Most famous for his deafening compositions for multiple electric guitars, Branca released his first attempt at the form, <I>Lesson No. 1</I>, in 1980. Though classic, it was a mere hint of what he'd soon accomplish: <I>Symphony No. 5</I> is nothing short of a masterpiece of sweeping textures and dramatic power. The piece is performed on "mallet guitars," homemade instruments with strings designed to be struck with short sticks, resulting in a bell-like chime rich with overtones. Driven by an almost ever-present drumbeat, the music swells with massive, overwhelming waves of sound, full of frightening intensity as well as shimmering beauty. In addition to other, smaller works, Branca has completed ten symphonies, the ninth of which was composed for symphony orchestra. After witnessing a performance of his sixth symphony, John Cage reportedly described Branca's work as "the devil's music." - Doug Russell http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22873932&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.22873932 alb.22873932 Glenn Branca art.2439 8.99 Lesson No.1 alb.22873932 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/9/1/0/1390193_170x170.jpg 2008-09-02 00:00:00.0 null true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22873932&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22873932&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22873930&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.22873930 alb.22873930 Glenn Branca art.2439 8.99 The Ascension alb.22873930 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/9/1/0/1390191_170x170.jpg 2008-09-02 00:00:00.0 null true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22873930&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22873930&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12668958&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.12668958 alb.12668958 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Selections from the Symphonies alb.12668958 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/1/2/5/945219_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12668958&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12668958&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.239040&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.239040 alb.239040 Glenn Branca art.2439 4.99 Symphony No. 2 (The Peak Of The Sacred) alb.239040 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/8/2/9/1349288_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.239040&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.239040&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118871&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.12118871 alb.12118871 Glenn Branca art.2439 4.99 Symphony No. 6 (Devil Choirs at the Gates of Heaven) alb.12118871 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/0/5/4/924501_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118871&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118871&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118873&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.12118873 alb.12118873 Glenn Branca art.2439 2.99 Symphony No. 3 (Gloria) alb.12118873 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/6/9/8/1348969_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true false single http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118873&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118873&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118875&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.12118875 alb.12118875 Glenn Branca art.2439 6.99 Symphony No. 5 (Describing Planes of an Expanding Hypersphere) alb.12118875 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/0/0/9/1349008_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118875&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118875&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118876&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.12118876 alb.12118876 Glenn Branca art.2439 3.99 Symphony Nos. 8 & 10 (The Mysteries) alb.12118876 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/7/1/0/1350175_170x170.jpg 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 2006-10-31 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118876&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12118876&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153932&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.153932 alb.153932 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Songs '77-'79 alb.153932 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/3/9/9/119937_170x170.jpg null 1997-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153932&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153932&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.7361011&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.7361011 alb.7361011 Glenn Branca art.2439 7.99 Songs '77-'79 alb.7361011 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/7/3/4/1624376_170x170.jpg 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 1997-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.7361011&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.7361011&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.257507&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.257507 alb.257507 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Selections from the Symphonies (Works for Electric Guitar) alb.257507 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/9/9/3/243997_170x170.jpg null 1996-10-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.257507&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.257507&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153934&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.153934 alb.153934 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Symphony No. 5 (Describing Planes of an Expanding Hypersphere) alb.153934 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/1/1/6/526115_170x170.jpg null 1996-06-18 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153934&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153934&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13953837&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.13953837 alb.13953837 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Indeterminate Activity of Resultant Masses alb.13953837 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/8/0/8/998081_170x170.jpg 2007-01-23 00:00:00.0 1996-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false single http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13953837&variant=play&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13953837&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.105662&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.105662 alb.105662 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Symphony Nos. 8 & 10 (The Mysteries) alb.105662 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/7/9/3/523977_170x170.jpg null 1994-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.105662&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.105662&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.239038&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.239038 alb.239038 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 The World Upside Down alb.239038 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/3/1/1/421138_170x170.jpg null 1992-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.239038&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.239038&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153935&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.153935 alb.153935 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Symphony No. 6 (Devil Choirs at the Gates of Heaven) alb.153935 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/9/9/3/243995_170x170.jpg null 1989-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153935&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.153935&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.98576&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 1 Sep 1998 00:00:00 -0700 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.98576 alb.98576 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Symphony No. 1 (Tonal Plexus) alb.98576 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/1/8/9/409818_170x170.jpg 1998-09-01 00:00:00.0 1983-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.98576&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.98576&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12750184&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Wed, 29 Jul 1998 00:00:00 -0700 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.12750184 alb.12750184 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Symphony No. 1 (Tonal Plexus) alb.12750184 1998-07-29 00:00:00.0 1983-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12750184&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.12750184&variant=data&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.5153931&rws=%2Fglenn-branca%2Fdiscography.rss No Wave Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Glenn Branca Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.5153931 alb.5153931 Glenn Branca art.2439 0.0 Lesson No. 1 alb.5153931 2005-08-30 00:00:00.0 1980-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false 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