Rare Vangelis Interview
In this rare Vangelis interview, the symphonic electronica master discusses scoring 1492, The Conquest of Paradise, working with Ridley Scott, and why he doesn’t release more of his music.
Category: Electronic Musicians
Chicks That Mix: Misstress Barbara
Misstress Barbara, a DJ best known for her love of hard beats, was born in Sicily in 1975. She moved to Montreal at age 8, where she has lived ever since. When she first began performing, she described her main style as Drummy Funky Pumpin’ Techno. Her most important musical influences came from jazz and… Read More Chicks That Mix: Misstress Barbara
Gregory Kyryluk (Alpha Wave Movement) Artist Profile
Composer and arranger Gregory Kyryluk has been composing music since acquiring his first professional keyboard, a Moog synthesizer, back in the early 1980s. Primarily a self-taught musician, Gregory has recorded as Alpha Wave Movement since 1992. According to Kyryluk, Alpha Wave Movement’s musical style can be considered an amalgam of classic 1970s period German style… Read More Gregory Kyryluk (Alpha Wave Movement) Artist Profile
Air Announces North American Spring Tour
Air returns to North America, after over 3 years, with a tour starting April 21 in Vancouver. Following their acclaimed album Talkie Walkie (2004) and a sold-out Hollywood Bowl performance with full orchestra later that year, Air returns with their new album Pocket Symphony released on March 6, 2007. The line-up for the tour is… Read More Air Announces North American Spring Tour
Cerrone Wants To Save The Disco!
Disco Legend Jean-Marc Cerrone has launched a new monthly event in New York City, Save the Disco!. According to Cerrone, Save the Disco! is not another cheesy Disco Night, but rather, a true celebration of the genre’s glory days and how it’s influenced modern dance and electronic music. “Conceptually, we’ll embark on a journey where… Read More Cerrone Wants To Save The Disco!
Help Find BT’s Gear; $20,000 Reward Offered
BT recently had $150,000 of his gear stolen, including a Dave Smith Poly Evolover, a Hartmann Neuron and his computer system with his This Binary Universe work. To get them back, BT is offering a $20,000 reward or equivalent time as a producer to anyone who can help him get the name and address of… Read More Help Find BT’s Gear; $20,000 Reward Offered
TONTO – The Original New Timbral Orchestra
TONTO (The Original New Timbral Orchestra) is one of the most famous and influential modular synthesizers in the world.… Read More TONTO – The Original New Timbral Orchestra
Thomas Dolby Plans March Tour with Jazz Mafia Horns
Thomas Dolby has announced a new March tour, with shows in Northern California and Texas, including SXSW in Austin on March 15. Dolby is pioneering a new blend of instruments: high-tech electronica plus live jazz brass. His spring touring ensemble will feature real-time looping on a computer laptop, along with a three-piece horn section (the… Read More Thomas Dolby Plans March Tour with Jazz Mafia Horns
Bob Moog Checks Out The Reactable
reacTIVision is an open source, cross-platform computer vision framework for fast and robust tracking of fiducial markers attached onto physical objects, as well as for multi-touch finger tracking. The Reactable applies reacTIVision to create an electro-acoustic computer music instrument with a tangible user interface. Robert Moog played an early prototype of the Reactable at the… Read More Bob Moog Checks Out The Reactable
Grammy Awards Announced; Electronica Artists Lose Out
The Grammy Awards have been announced, and this year there’s not much respect for the world of electronic & dance music. Electronica acts Goldfrapp (right) & Depeche Mode lost out to Justin Timberlake for Best Dance Recording. Best Electronic/Dance Album went to Madonna for Confessions on a Dance Floor, over Goldfrapp, Paul Oakenfold, Pet Shop… Read More Grammy Awards Announced; Electronica Artists Lose Out
