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‘Lost’ 1982 Interview With Tangerine Dream Founder Edgar Froese

Froese discusses his thoughts on how music should reflect your state of consciousness; how this can also be a barrier for musicians reaching a broad audience; and how you shouldn’t let hardware get in the way of expressing yourself.… Read More ‘Lost’ 1982 Interview With Tangerine Dream Founder Edgar Froese

November 15, 2023November 15, 20238 Comments

An Interview With Pioneering Synthesist & Soundscape Ecologist Bernie Krause

Moog has released the second in its Giants documentary series, which features pioneering synthesists sharing their stories of the early days of synthesizers.… Read More An Interview With Pioneering Synthesist & Soundscape Ecologist Bernie Krause

June 23, 2023June 25, 20232 Comments

Epic ‘Lost’ Klaus Schulze Interview

John Diliberto, host of the long-running PRX radio show Echoes, has shared an epic ‘lost’ interview with the late Klaus Schulze.… Read More Epic ‘Lost’ Klaus Schulze Interview

March 11, 2023March 11, 20233 Comments

Alan R. Pearlman Foundation Shares New Herbie Hancock Interview

The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is hosting the online premiere of an exclusive interview between Herbie Hancock and Foundation Founder Dina Pearlman-Ifil.… Read More Alan R. Pearlman Foundation Shares New Herbie Hancock Interview

February 9, 2023February 9, 20231 Comment

Vangelis On The Double-Edged Sword Of Success

From Vangelis, achieving mainstream success was necessary to be able to have the tools of his trade – a recording studio of his own, and state of the art gear.… Read More Vangelis On The Double-Edged Sword Of Success

May 21, 2022May 22, 20229 Comments

Art + Music + Technology Podcast Ends After 9 Years & 380 Interviews

After 9 years and 380 interviews – with musicians, artists, synth designers and developers – the Art + Music + Technology podcast is ending.… Read More Art + Music + Technology Podcast Ends After 9 Years & 380 Interviews

May 20, 2022May 20, 20228 Comments

Suzanne Ciani On Music Synthesis With Buchla Modular Systems

In this interview, Ciani discusses her current Buchla system, some of the pros and cons of 200e modules vs the original 200 series modules, how she uses iPads and Eventide H9s in her performances, the importance of quadraphonic sounds and more. … Read More Suzanne Ciani On Music Synthesis With Buchla Modular Systems

March 11, 20229 Comments

New Interview With Steve Porcaro Of Toto

Porcaro discusses his work in the early days of studio gigs with synths, the struggles of working with 70s gear, his work with Toto and more.… Read More New Interview With Steve Porcaro Of Toto

November 4, 20214 Comments

Inside Robert Rich’s Soundscape Studio

This two-hour workshop starts with a discussion about sound design, microtonality and composing, followed by a wide-ranging Q&A session.… Read More Inside Robert Rich’s Soundscape Studio

July 14, 20214 Comments

New Interview With Fatboy Slim

Norman Cook talks about his career, the legendary Big Beat Boutique, his love of retro tech and more.… Read More New Interview With Fatboy Slim

June 23, 2021June 23, 202112 Comments

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