Bebe Barron Interview On The Sounds of Forbidden Planet

This interview with electronic music pioneer Bebe Barron (June 16, 1925 – April 20, 2008), by KFAI radio’s Jerry Modjeski, was recorded in 2000. Barron, was co-composer with her husband Louis Barron, of the soundtrack for the 1956 sci-fi movie Forbidden Planet. The soundtrack is considered to be the first entirely electronic score for a film. Here’s… Read More Bebe Barron Interview On The Sounds of Forbidden Planet

Free Music Friday: The Sonic Encounters Podcast

Free Music Friday: The Sonic Encounters podcast features ‘soundscapes synthesized from sounds around us.’ With the Sonic Encounters podcast, synthesist Mark Mosher explores his experimental side Each episode features a soundscape that falls somewhere between ambient music and experimental electro-acoustic music. In the most recent episode, Mosher credits the ground-breaking work of Louis and Bebe Barron… Read More Free Music Friday: The Sonic Encounters Podcast

Synthtopia Gives Much Respect For The Women Of Synthesis For Ada Lovelace Day

In honor of Ada Lovelace Day – an international day of blogging to celebrate the achievements of women in technology and science – we’d like to pay some respect to a few of the women of synthesis and electronic music. This is in no way comprehensive – it’s just intended to be a reminder of… Read More Synthtopia Gives Much Respect For The Women Of Synthesis For Ada Lovelace Day