What collective did Young help form that pioneered drone music?
Art Ensemble of Chicago
Silver Apples
Theatre of Eternal Music
Velvet Underground
Answer
La Monte Young was a key figure in the development of drone music. He helped form the collective Theatre of Eternal Music in the 1960s, which was dedicated to exploring the possibilities of sustained sound. The group's members experimented with different techniques for creating drones, including using electronic instruments, tape loops, and natural sounds.
Harmony of the Avant-Garde: Unraveling the Melodic Journey of La Monte Young
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