The Wanderer

Album Description

Pauline Oliveros' seminal work, The Wanderer, is a landmark release that showcases the pioneering composer's innovative approach to early American minimalism. Originally released in 1984, this reissue marks the first time the album has been made available on CD in over 20 years, and also sees a limited edition clear vinyl release, cut at Golden and pressed at RTI for maximum fidelity.

This utterly essential document of Oliveros' oeuvre features three captivating tracks: the titular 'The Wanderer', 'Duo For Accordion & Bandoneon' - a collaboration with the esteemed David Tudor, and 'Horse Sings From Cloud'. The album is a testament to Oliveros' boundary-pushing style, which blends elements of drone, avant-garde, minimalism, ambient, and experimental music to create a unique sonic landscape.

The Wanderer is a sister record to Oliveros' Accordion & Voice, and its release is a significant event for fans of the composer and the genre. With a duration of 50 minutes, the album is a deeply immersive experience that showcases Oliveros' mastery of her craft. Released on Important Records, The Wanderer is an absolute must-listen for anyone interested in the avant-garde and minimalist movements. Pauline Oliveros' groundbreaking work continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and composers, and The Wanderer remains a vital part of her enduring legacy.

October 7, 2014

2014 Pauline Oliveros

2014 Important Records

About Pauline Oliveros

Pauline Oliveros, a pioneering American composer and accordionist, stands as a titan in the realms of experimental and electronic music. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1932, Oliveros was a proud lesbian and feminist whose innovative spirit blazed trails through the avant-garde, drone, minimalism, and ambient genres. She was renowned for her groundbreaking mixed-media compositions in the 1960s, seamlessly blending diverse musical elements and technologies. Oliveros was not just a composer but also a lecturer, theorist, and writer, leaving an indelible mark with her influential 1984 text "Software for People." Her deep listening practice, designed to enhance performers' responsiveness to their environment, further cemented her legacy as a visionary in the music world. Oliveros's journey was one of continuous evolution, making her a true icon in the development of post-war experimental and electronic art music.