Glenn Branca (October 6, 1948, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA - d. May 13th, 2018) was an American composer who studied performing arts at Emerson College in Boston. After graduation, he formed two bands - Theoretical Girls in 1977 with Jeffrey Lohn, and later, The Static. In the eighties, his compositions for the Glenn Branca Ensemble included the several symphonies for which he was best known. Branca's compositions centered around multiple guitars - four or more, heavily amplified - augmented by a rock-based rhythm section of drums and bass. In later works, the composer began adding other instruments, including mallet guitar, keyboards, and occasionally a second drummer. Branca's minimalist compositions frequently required unusual guitar tunings.
2019
2016
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Staaltape
Cass, C60
2011
Free Music Archive
4xFile, MP3, Album, 256
2010
Systems Neutralizers
CD, Album
2010
Systems Neutralizers
CD, Album
2006
Atavistic
CD, Album
2000
1997
Atavistic
CD, Comp
1995
Point Music
CD, Single, Promo
1995
Point Music
VHS, Advance, VHS
1995
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Schauspiel Staatstheater Stuttgart
12"
1983
Kunsthalle Bern
7", Single
1983
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Giorno Poetry Systems
LP
1981
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2017
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1989
1980
99 Records (2)
7", EP
1996
Avant
CD, Album
2013
2010
Soul Jazz Films
DVD
2010
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Passive Aggressive Records
CD, Comp
2003
Atavistic, Music Video Distributors
DVD-V, NTSC, All
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Virgin
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1998
1995
Thin Air Video
VHS, NTSC
1993
Giorno Poetry Systems, East Side Digital
CD, Comp
1991
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Psychic Rally
Cass, Mixed, C60
1989
1983
Les Disques Du Crépuscule
Cass
1983
Neutral Records (3)
LP
1983
Audio Arts, Audio Arts
2xCass, Comp, C10
1982
Neutral Records (3)
12", EP
1982
1981
1979
1979
1978
Theoretical Records
7"
2022
Mojo Magazine
CD, Comp
2022
Slowscan
10xCass, Ltd, Num + Box
2022
WFMU
Cass, Comp, Mixtape
2012
ROIR
8xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2011
mnml ssgs
File, MP3, Mixed, 320
2010
Boomkat
14xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2006
Gonzo Circus
CD, Comp
2005
Speak Of The Devil Entertainment
CD, Comp, Promo
2005
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Museum Music
CD, Comp
2000
Rockers Publishing, Antena Krzyku
CD, Smplr
1997
New Arts Program
CD, Comp
1996
Atavistic
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1995
Blast First
CD, Comp
1995
Geffen Records
Cass, Comp, Pro
1995
PolyGram Group Distribution
VHS, Comp, Promo, NTSC
1994
New Tone Records, New Tone Records
CD, Comp
1992
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ROIR
Cass, Comp, C80
1985
1983
Tellus
Cass, Album, Comp
Toei Video
VHS, NTSC, Ste
2004
Not On Label
9xCDr, Comp, Unofficial + CDr, Comp + 251xFile, MP
1988
1983
Not On Label
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1982
Jetset Recordings (2)
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