La Monte Young Iv (agp161) 〈2026 Update〉

Tuning instruments to pure mathematical ratios rather than the standard Western "Equal Temperament." Significance of the Release

An early electronic work utilizing metallic drones and feedback. La Monte Young IV (AGP161)

As an "AGP" release, these files were originally shared via community trackers and archives like UbuWeb and Internet Archive . They are transcriptions from original vinyl or magnetic tapes, preserved with the intent of cultural education rather than commercial gain. Tuning instruments to pure mathematical ratios rather than

This report covers , a specific installment in the Avant-Garde Project (AGP) series dedicated to the works of Minimalist pioneer La Monte Young . Overview of AGP161 This report covers , a specific installment in

Recordings from the 1960s involving the Theatre of Eternal Music.

Because Young is notoriously protective of his archives and official releases are rare and expensive (such as the Well-Tuned Piano box sets), the AGP161 collection served as a vital resource for scholars and fans of the American avant-garde. It captures the raw, often abrasive sound of his early experiments with amplification and frequency oscillation. Technical Note