Modern classical?

[superfunk47]

Hey all,

I've been enjoying lots of new music lately, but one thing that has me curious is modern classical, but the problem is that I can't seem to find much of it.

Is there anybody writing classical music today but utilizing modern instruments (electric bass and guitar, synthesizers, etc.)? Or does it simply not exist?

[baalroo]

Here's some good "starter" stuff:

Godspeed You! Black Emperor would interest you if you haven't listened to them... the quintisential post-rock group

GYBE - Moya

Aphex Twin - Drugks is an amazing "IDM" album that really has more in common with some sort of classical/soundscape and experimental "noise" type stuff than anything even remotely "dance-y".

Aphex Twin - Jynweythek

Phillip Glass for odd repetitive minimalism

Philip Glass Ensemble "Train/Spaceship" part 2

Steve Reich tends to use a lot of percussive elements

Steve Reich - Music for pieces of wood

[Jeff Martinez]

I will be following this topic closely. I've got a few partially writtne pieces that I think would qualify. Unfortunately, nothing is recorded, YET.

[lemur821]

Most modern classical composers are using traditional classical instruments. The Wikipedia article on contemporary classical music might be a good place to start learning names.

[nad]

[MDEbass]

there's some stuff i know with traces of classical style in it, like Avishai Cohen Trio or Esbjorn Svensson Trio. Both are rooted in jazz, but you can definately hear the classical influence.