Rene Splinter’s Almery (Video Documentary Explores Vintage Analog Recording)

Dutch synthesist Rene Splinter has started a new series of videos, looking at the making of each of his albums. The first is about a 1989 production called Almery, which was a 100% analog production. Only analog synths were used (Elka Synthex, SCI Pro-One, Yamaha CS20M and Korg Mono/Poly), besides some tape effects, drum computers and… Read More Rene Splinter’s Almery (Video Documentary Explores Vintage Analog Recording)

December 30, 2013December 30, 20135 Comments

The Resurgence Of Electronic Classical Music

This audio podcast, via Boston’s WBUR, takes a look at the Resurgence Of Electronic Classical Music. “The question of what is music is an age-old question,” Cooper tells Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson. “I like to think of music as any sound that is organized and creates a reaction in the listener, which this certainly does.”

December 21, 2013December 20, 201311 Comments

Moogfest 2014 Lineup To Feature Kraftwerk In 3D, Moroder, Laurie Anderson, Sasha, Chic & More To Come

Moogfest organizers have announced the first set of musicians that will be performing at the 2014 electronic music festival, being held April 23-27 in Asheville, North Carolina. Kraftwerk will perform three 3D sets, Laurie Anderson will perform The Language of the Future, there will be sets from Giorgio Moroder & Sasha, and Chic with Nile… Read More Moogfest 2014 Lineup To Feature Kraftwerk In 3D, Moroder, Laurie Anderson, Sasha, Chic & More To Come

December 19, 2013December 19, 20134 Comments

Silver Apples Made Electronic Dance Music Before EDM Was Even A Thing

Silver Apples Made EDM in the 1960s was uploaded by: THUMP
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December 17, 2013December 17, 20135 Comments

Deconstructing Dad – The Music, Machines & Mystery Of Raymond Scott Gets Deluxe Edition

Director Stan Warnow has released his expanded Deluxe Edition of his award-winning documentary on his father, bandleader, composer and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott. The Deluxe Edition of Deconstructing Dad – The Music, Machines & Mystery Of Raymond Scott includes all the content from the original release, plus: A progress report on the Electronium restoration going on… Read More Deconstructing Dad – The Music, Machines & Mystery Of Raymond Scott Gets Deluxe Edition

December 13, 2013December 13, 20133 Comments

Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini Extended Interview

IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, Nine Inch Nails was uploaded by: I Dream of Wires
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December 12, 2013December 12, 201325 Comments

Vangelis And The Journey to Ithaka Documentary Now Available

http://vimeo.com/80936319 Vangelis And The Journey to Ithaka is a new documentary on the Greek composer. In this brief except from the film, we get a look at the custom set up that Vangelis uses and how he uses it to create improvised symphonic electronic compositions. Check it out and let us know what you think!

December 4, 201337 Comments

The Synthesizers Of Jean Michel Jarre

In this video, from Oxygene: Live In Your Living Room, Jean Michel Jarre demonstrates many of the synths that he used in the production of his album Oxygene.… Read More The Synthesizers Of Jean Michel Jarre

December 1, 2013August 7, 201824 Comments

Kraftwerk At Walt Disney Concert Hall, In 3D

German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk will play eight 3-D concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall, March 18-21, 2014 to launch the LA Phil’s Minimalist Jukebox Festival. These will be their first L.A. dates since 2005. They will perform eight of their albums, spread across eight performances. KRAFTWERK – THE CATALOGUE 1 2 3 4 5… Read More Kraftwerk At Walt Disney Concert Hall, In 3D

November 26, 2013November 26, 20134 Comments

Paul Haslinger On Sound Design & Composing

Paul Haslinger about composing and sound design was uploaded by: SteinbergSoftware
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November 22, 2013November 22, 20131 Comment

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