a collection of photos of la monte young & co

I’m a big La Monte Young fan. The number of hours I’ve spent with his recordings, and immersed in the Dream House, is incalculable. I’ve seen him sing on a number of occasions, and go to see performances of his music whenever I can. He has shaped the way I hear.

Young is a contentious figure. He is credited with founding Minimalist music, and is a composer of profoundly beautiful and important music. He has been a steadfast contributor to the counterculture for more than half a century, but his unwillingness to conform has often rendered him to the hands of neglect. He is perceived as a difficult public persona, has an unyielding control of his recordings and legacy, and a sometimes projects a frustrating need for acknowledgement. I thought I’d shine some light in his direction. This is a collection of photographs from the 60’s and 70’s. It contains images of Young and many of his collaborators. They shed light on a world outside of the mainstream, during a time of deep creative ferment. I hope you enjoy.