24 | Iannis Xenakis

The Mikes investigate thoughts about Iannis Xenakis’ music for percussion and beyond. 

• 00:00 - Welcome!

• 2:15 - Are we saying his name wrong?

• 4:53 - Xenakis is like our Beethoven

• 12:00 - Non-percussion music

• 15:25 - Xenakis’ history - do we need to know it?

• 19:23 - Shout out to Sylvio Gualda!

• 21:10 - Percussion music overview

• 27:29 - What are these pieces like?

• 29:18 - Xenakis characteristics

• 30:34 - Is Xenakis more than just an architect? 

• 41:25 - Does sound matter?

• 52:15 - MT’s umbrella Xenakis thought