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Glenn Branca

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American composer and guitarist (1948-2018)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1948 to 2018 · aged 69
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Glenn Branca was an American avant-garde composer, guitarist, and luthier. Known for his use of volume, alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series, he was a driving force behind the genres of no wave, totalism and noise rock.

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The Static, Theoretical Record (1979) produced by Dan GrahamThe Static, Theoretical Record (1979) produced by Dan GrahamOne of the many custom instruments created by BrancaOne of the many custom instruments created by BrancaThe Glenn Branca Ensemble performing Symphony No. 4 Physics in Europe 1983. Featuring some of the custom made instrumentsThe Glenn Branca Ensemble performing Symphony No. 4 Physics in Europe 1983. Featuring some of the custom made instrumentsThe Glenn Branca Ensemble, 2012 in Washington, D.C.The Glenn Branca Ensemble, 2012 in Washington, D.C.

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Glenn Branca was an American avant-garde composer, guitarist, and luthier. Known for his use of volume, alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series, he was a driving force behind the genres of no wave, totalism and noise rock. Branca received a 2009 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists Award.

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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1948 to 2018 · aged 69
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