Electric Counterpoint is a [bad word] written by [bad word] Steve Reich. The piece consists of three movements, "Fast," "Slow", and "Fast". [bad word] has offered two versions of the piece: one for electric guitar and tape (the tape part featuring two electric bass guitars and 12 electric guitars), and the other for an ensemble of guitar.
It was first recorded by guitarist Pat Metheny in 1987 and released together with Reich's Different Trains, performed by the Kronos Quartet, on Nonesuch's 979 176-2. Metheny recorded the piece by use of extensive overdubbing in the recording studio. Guitarists wishing to perform the piece may use Metheny's pre-recorded ensemble part or opt to record their own, adding the 13th guitar part in live performance.