Key cover

Key

Meredith Monk · 1971

36 min · 10 tracks · opera · avant-garde music

A meditative exploration of vocal textures and avant-garde soundscapes that challenge conventional music forms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative vocal explorations
  • dynamic theme variations
  • short reflective pieces
  • immersive listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking conventional song structures
  • prefer upbeat energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1971, 'Key' was Meredith Monk's first album after establishing herself in the avant-garde scene. It followed her groundbreaking work in experimental theater and marked a significant expansion into recorded music, showcasing her unique approach to composition and vocalization.
Stylistic neighbors
Joan La Barbara· Tania León· Philip Glass

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Porch 2:14
  • 2 Understreet 4:18
  • 3 What Does It Mean? 3:56
  • 4 Vision 1:16
  • 5 Fat Stream 7:25
  • 6 Vision 2:02
  • 7 Do You Be? 4:11
  • 8 Vision 0:35
  • 9 Change 3:44
  • 10 Dungeon 6:51

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