Adams
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
"A relentless, adrenaline-fuelled orchestral fanfare driven by a steady woodblock pulse."
Archival Record & Lore
Premiered in 1986, this post-minimalist fanfare perfectly captures the exhilarating, terrifying sensation of riding in a speeding sports car. John Adams anchors the frenetic, shifting rhythmic layers with a relentless woodblock that drives the orchestra to a thrilling climax.
Era
Modern
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Fiery
Heroic