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How long is the world's longest musical composition?

Question #150582. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Oct 19 2024.
Originally posted Feb 04 2024 9:19 PM.

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Guiness recognizes "Longplayer" by Jem Finer which should last 1000 years. It stated January 1, 2000 and uses computer technology designed not to repeat until December 31, 2999.
link https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/498213-longest-music-composition

In terms of a more conventional music composition,Guiness recognizes Dr. Jagadesh Pillai's musical version of the 15,000 plus verse poem "Sri Ram Charit Manas"
as the longest recorded composition, coming in at 138 hours plus.
link https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-officially-released-song

Oct 19 2024, 12:32 PM
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