Terry Riley
Sound·June 24, 1935 — 91 years old
Terrence Mitchell "Terry" Riley, born June 24, 1935, is an American composer and performing musician associated with the minimalist school of Western classical music, of which he was a pioneer. His work is deeply influenced by both jazz and Indian classical music.
Known For
Filmography · 21
2022The Who: One Band's Explosive StorySelf (archive footage)2017Hochelaga, Land of SoulsOriginal Music Composer2017FloresOriginal Music Composer2006In Between The Notes: A Portrait of Pandit Pran NathSelf1996Looking for MushroomsMusic1994Musical Outsiders: An American LegacySelf1991Pictures from a RevolutionOriginal Music Composer1985No Man's LandOriginal Music Composer1980Living is a solutionOriginal Music Composer1976Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for TelevisionTVSelf1976Modulated Horizontal LinesOriginal Music Composer1976CrossroadsOriginal Music Composer1975LifespanOriginal Music Composer1974Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert AshleySelf1974The Eyes ClosedOriginal Music Composer1973Fall of a BodyOriginal Music Composer1972Matrix IIIOriginal Music Composer1970Straight and NarrowOriginal Music Composer1970CorridorOriginal Music Composer1970Coming AttractionsOriginal Music Composer1969Music With BallsSelf · Director