Peter Baumann, right, has shared some new previews for his upcoming album, Machines Of Desire, embedded below. Baumann was a member of Tangerine Dream from 1971 to 1977, the group’s most important period, for many fans. In addition to his work with Tangerine Dream, Baumann produced records by Conrad Schnitzler, Cluster and Hans-Joachim Roedelius;, released… Read More Peter Baumann’s ‘Machines Of Desire’ (Sneak Preview)
The Kickstarter project for Bela – a high-performance, ultra-low-latency (< 1ms) platform for audio and sensor processing based on the BeagleBone Black – have blown past their initial project goals, with over three weeks to go.
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
TAG/TRAUM has announced plans for the first feature-length documentary about Edgar Froese & Tangerine Dream. The film promises to include rare footage of Tangerine Dream; interviews with famous artists and collaborators, including Michael Mann, Volker Schloendorff, Brian May, Paul Brickman, Jean-Michel Jarre and Jim Rakete; and both current and former members of the band. The… Read More Tangerine Dream Documentary Announced
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore (born Reisenberg, March 9, 1911 – May 10, 1998) on the 105 anniversary of her birth. The theremin is notoriously difficult to play in tune, but Rockmore demonstrated that, in the right hands, it could be a capable and expressive instrument.
Electronic music label DiN has released a new album by Ian Boddy, Tone Science. According to the label, Tone Science could be his most experimental album to date. Here’s what they have to say about the new album: Boddy…has always been fascinated by the random qualities of natural phenomena such as streams, waves, the leaves on a tree… Read More Ian Boddy – Tone Science
SuperBooth 16: The first annual SUPERBOOTH16 – a new electronic music & gear exhibition, held in Berlin – will be taking place from March 31st – April 2nd. What started as a small stand on the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, will now be presented in Berlin as a broadly programmed Culture festival, organized by Berlin music… Read More SuperBooth 16 Electronic Music Gear Exhibition Coming To The Funkhaus, March 31-April 2 In Berlin
Sunday Synth Jam: This series of videos, via ROLI, captures a fusion jam session at the 2016 NAMM Show. The ROLI booth featured a series of performances, featuring their new Seaboard RISE controllers. This jam session featured Snarky Puppy and The Funk Apostles star Cory Henry, along with Marco Parisi and Larnell Lewis. Watch for extensive use… Read More ROLI RISE Fusion Synth Jam At The 2016 NAMM Show
Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a vocal synth improvisation by Peter Pringle, using the Haken Continuum Fingerboard. Here’s what Pringle has to say about the technical side of this performance:
This video, via Sonic State, features interviews and performance excerpts from an event celebrating the music of ‘Supermarionation’ composer Barry Gray.
