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Herringbone rug inspires American composer

In a highly prose-ridden Sunday Times article, we read American composer Morton Feldman’s aleatoric music has had a revival with a performance recording of his Patterns in a Chromatic Field being released.

A major player in 20th century music, Feldman took inspiration from the Persian Anatolian rugs of the 16th and 17th centuries.  The original rugs were intended to be used as a way of meditating.  And it is was this relaxed atmosphere that gave his music that rich “tapestry” of sound, through the use of the cello and piano.

For those of us less musically talented, but still wanting to weave a harmonious tone at home, we’d suggest one of these simple yet satisfying herringbone patterned woven rugs for 60 quid. Who says you can’t buy talent or style?!

Tags: herringbone rug, Morton Feldman, original rugs, tapastry