Longplayer Musical Composition Reaches 25-Year Milestone in 1,000-Year Performance
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Summary
Longplayer, a musical composition designed to play continuously for 1,000 years without repetition, has reached its 25th anniversary. The piece began at midnight on December 31, 1999, and is scheduled to continue playing until the end of 2999, when it will loop back to its beginning. The article celebrates this milestone and acknowledges the community of listeners who have supported the project over the years.
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· 4 pulledAs of midday today (GMT), New Year's Eve, Longplayer has been playing continuously, without repetition, for 25 years.
Playing since the cusp of the new millennium, at midnight on 31 December 1999, the composition will continue without repetition (if circumstances permit it to) until the last moments of 2999.
We want to take this opportunity to thank you, our community of listeners, for helping to keep Longplayer playing.
We also invite you to celebrate Longplayer's 25th birthday by joining us in a year-long celebration.
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