Tape phase

In music, a tape phase is a recorded composition using a tape loop or its electronic simulation to produce and vary sounds. It is a form of tape music.

Tape phase compositions generally make little use of tonality owing to the difficulty of producing and maintaining a coherent pitch. They may have a strong pulse and rhythm, as in the work of Steve Reich, or may be free form in this regard, as in the work of Jimi Hendrix.

Techniques

 * Flanging

Exponents

 * Terry Riley
 * Steve Reich
 * Karlheinz Stockhausen
 * Jimi Hendrix
 * The Beatles

Pieces

 * It's Gonna Rain (Reich, 1965)
 * Come Out (Reich) (Reich, 1966)
 * ...And the Gods Made Love (Hendrix, 1968)
 * Moon, Turn the Tides...Gently Gently Away (Hendrix, 1968)
 * Revolution 9 (The Beatles, 1969)