Minimalism isn't just one kind of music. Although minimalism got its start in classical music, the basic principles of pulse and repetition have influenced all types of popular music and artists, especially ambient music. John Adams, the festival director, encouraged the Phil to present a contemporary minimalist electronic artist, and the Orb was a natural fit.

We're not the type of orchestra that would issue a straight Beethoven CD. We're known for our unique repertoire. Esa-Pekka felt we needed to do Beethoven with a twist.

What we're doing here is completely in line with the principles of fair use. We think this will help more users discover their books, and buy their books.

I've always done music, since I was 13. I really don't know what I'd be doing if I wasn't doing music.

Video game music is among the fastest growing production music categories. Third Element has been created specifically to enhance video game soundtracks through source cues licensing, which adds an authentic and diverse element to the three components of game music. The first element being original score, the second being licensed commercial music for added branding and recognition, and the third being source cues or pre-recorded production music.

I'm a self-taught guitarist, but I have a classical music background.