Russian Electronic Musician Turns Crime & Punishment Into Rock Opera

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment has been reimagined as an eclectic new rock opera, thanks to Eduardo Artemyev, soundtrack composer for 150 films including Andrei Tarkovsky’s sci-fi thriller Solaris. Artemyev unveiled a $200,000 recording of the work last week in Moscow. In the audience was Sir Tim Rice, the British lyricist for Jesus Christ Superstar… Read More Russian Electronic Musician Turns Crime & Punishment Into Rock Opera

November 12, 2007November 12, 2007Leave a comment

Mixmaster Morris on Brian Eno

Interesting discussion by Mixmaster Morris about Brian Eno and his influence, especially on ambient music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cl2OKb3dtA

November 12, 2007December 27, 2008Leave a comment

Brian Eno Video – Painting & Sculptures

Brian Eno discusses painting & sculptures in this video from 1984. Note the generative ambient soundtrack.

November 12, 2007November 12, 2007Leave a comment

Goddesses Of The Keytar: Juliette Commagere

Keytars have been the subject of ridicule for years because of their association with 80’s hair bands. Fortunately, today’s keytarists aren’t like the keytarists of the 80’s. If there’s any doubt in your mind about that, you’re probably not familiar with Juliette Commagere, above, the keytarist & vocalist of Hello Stranger. Hello Stranger is an… Read More Goddesses Of The Keytar: Juliette Commagere

November 2, 2007August 13, 201115 Comments

Trent Reznor On The State Of The Music Industry

New York Magazine has an interesting interview with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. While the focus is on Reznor’s collaboration with Saul Williams, Reznor also cuts loose on the state of the music industry. “It’s just an awkward time right now to be a musician,” says Reznor. “The reality is that people think it’s… Read More Trent Reznor On The State Of The Music Industry

November 1, 2007April 7, 20081 Comment

Robert Rich Announces New CD With Markus Reuter

Ambient music master Robert Rich sent word of a new collaboration with German producer and guitarist Markus Reuter, Eleven Questions. “We’re hoping this CD might surprise you a bit,” says Rich. “Thirteen short pieces fall together as a sort of puzzle, sometimes odd and playful, sometimes rather intense.” The international collaboration was conceived, composed and… Read More Robert Rich Announces New CD With Markus Reuter

October 13, 2007Leave a comment

From Moog To Mac – Electronic Music by Herbert Deutsch

Electronic music pioneer Herb Deutsch has released a new retrospective CD, From Moog To Mac, that includes historical gems such as Jazz Images, the first piece of music ever composed using a Moog synthesizer and The Abominatron, a tape recording from August, 1964 in which Bob Moog talks and plays as he describes his progress… Read More From Moog To Mac – Electronic Music by Herbert Deutsch

September 17, 2007January 23, 20082 Comments

Fusion Synth Pioneer Joe Zawinul Dead At 75

Fusion jazz pianist, keyboardist, synthesist and composer Joe Zawinul, best known for his work with the group Weather Report, has died at the age of 75. Zawinul died today in Vienna, from a rare form of skin cancer. Zawinul played with Cannonball Adderly, Dinah Washington and Miles Davis. With Davis, Zawinul helped create the jazz… Read More Fusion Synth Pioneer Joe Zawinul Dead At 75

September 11, 2007September 11, 2007Leave a comment

First Annual Moogfest Symposium At Columbia University September 20

Moogfest, in conjunction with The Bob Moog Foundation, has announced the first annual Moogfest Symposium. On the evening of September 20th, 2007, luminaries in the field of electronic music will gather at the Music Department of Columbia University to discuss how the life and work of synthesizer maverick Dr. Robert Moog has affected their own… Read More First Annual Moogfest Symposium At Columbia University September 20

September 10, 2007May 29, 2008Leave a comment

Erik Norlander’s Synth Is Bigger Than Yours, And He’s Playing Moogfest

Progressive keyboardist and Moogaholic Erik Norlander will be performing at Moogfest, the annual festival commemorating and celebrating the groundbreaking achievements of maverick inventor Robert Moog and his namesake synthesizer. Norlander’s known for carrying the torch for progressive keyboard playing, with a style that recalls the prog gods Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and Jon Lord. Erik’s… Read More Erik Norlander’s Synth Is Bigger Than Yours, And He’s Playing Moogfest

September 3, 2007September 3, 20071 Comment

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