Home / Music / What is Shaker Loops and who composed it?Music linernotes album music john-adamsWhat is Shaker Loops and who composed it?Shaker Loops was composed by John Adams in 1978, originally written for string septet. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What is the B-side of Terry Riley's Rainbow, and how is it constructed?Next What instruments did Terry Riley layer on the title track of Rainbow?