"Good" is entirely subjective. It is something you need to decide for yourself.
Minimalist music was vastly and predominately influenced by the minimalist art movement, however it also contains elements of many other genres. Its stylistic origins are mainly Experimental, Twelve-Tone, and Process Music. Great musicians in the minimalist genre include Philip Glass, Terry Riley, and Steve Reich. I hope this has helped you out.
deliberate distortion and violent colors
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There is a good article at Rei.com (http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/minimalist+shoes.html) about how to choose a good minimalist shoe. It has a chart comparing brands as well as help with how to get started with barefoot running.
Philip Glass' Etude No. 2 is significant in the context of minimalist music composition because it showcases the repetitive and gradually evolving patterns that are characteristic of minimalist music. This piece demonstrates Glass' mastery of creating complex and mesmerizing compositions using simple musical elements repeated and transformed over time.
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Rei has a wide selection of minimalist shoes . They have good reviews on the shoes and a good way to choose between shoes. There are a bunch of shoes that are good for running
Minimalist running shoes are great for long runs especially in the morning. A great website to go to about minimalist shoes is http://minimalistrunningshoes.org/.
Minimalist techniques have been used in various genres of music to create repetitive patterns, simple melodies, and sparse instrumentation. This approach emphasizes the use of limited musical elements to evoke a sense of clarity, focus, and restraint in the composition. Genres such as classical, electronic, and ambient music have incorporated minimalist techniques to achieve a stripped-down, meditative, and hypnotic sound.
I wouldn't know if minimalist running shoes are good. I haven't tried this brand. You would have to go online or ask someone who has tried this type of brand.
A good way to find out what is a good brand of minimalist shoe is to visit the runner stores or check out a foot specialist store. Another good place to check is Sports Authority, Foot Locker or Patagonia.