Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes
A new film, Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes, offers a unique take on the late electronic music pioneer.… Read More Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes
Tag: history of electronic music
Wendy Carlos Dismisses New Biography As ‘Bogus’
Pioneering composer and synthesist Wendy Carlos (Switched On Bach, Tron, The Shining) has dismissed a new unauthorized biography as ‘bogus’.… Read More Wendy Carlos Dismisses New Biography As ‘Bogus’
New Tangerine Dream Box Set, Pilots of Purple Twilight – The Virgin Recordings 1980 -1983
Following up on the success of In Search Of Hades, UMC has announced ‘Pilots of Purple Twilight’, a 10 CD boxed set, showcasing the next chapter in the band’s history.… Read More New Tangerine Dream Box Set, Pilots of Purple Twilight – The Virgin Recordings 1980 -1983
50 Years Of Tangerine Dream
The documentary features interviews with Edgar Froese, Peter Baumann, Christoph Franke, Klaus Schulze, Thorsten Quaeschning, Ulrich Schnauss and others. … Read More 50 Years Of Tangerine Dream
Philip Glass’s Music In Eight Parts Gets Official Debut After 50 Years
A lost work by minimalist composer Philip Glass has been found and restored, after 50 years, and is getting its world premier as a recorded work.… Read More Philip Glass’s Music In Eight Parts Gets Official Debut After 50 Years
Terry Riley Lost Interview + ‘Music With Balls’
Riley’s pioneering electro-acoustic music of the 1960’s influenced musicians like Pete Townshend of The Who and classical composers like Steve Reich alike.… Read More Terry Riley Lost Interview + ‘Music With Balls’
Who Sampled Kraftwerk
This short video documents some of the musicians that have used samples of Kraftwerk in their music, ranging from Sir Mix-A-Lot to Pink to New Order to DJ Shadow, and in the 80s, 90’s, 00’s through today. … Read More Who Sampled Kraftwerk
Subotnick Documentary Update
Director Robert Fantinatto (I Dream Of Wires) has shared an update and preview for Subotnick, his upcoming documentary on electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick.… Read More Subotnick Documentary Update
’20 Systems’ Features A History Of Synthesis Via 20 Classic Synthesizers
Synthesist Ben Edwards, aka Benge, has released 20 Systems – his 2008 album, featuring 20 tracks made on 20 synthesizers spanning 20 years – for the first time in digital formats.… Read More ’20 Systems’ Features A History Of Synthesis Via 20 Classic Synthesizers
Milton Babbitt On Electronic Music (1966)
This pair of videos features the late Milton Babbitt (1916 – 2011) sharing a vintage take on electronic music. … Read More Milton Babbitt On Electronic Music (1966)
