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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

June 25, 202019 Comments

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

May 22, 2020May 22, 20203 Comments

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’

May 22, 2020May 22, 20202 Comments

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

May 9, 2020May 9, 202012 Comments

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

May 8, 20201 Comment

’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

May 3, 20207 Comments

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)

March 31, 202025 Comments

PPG Founder Wolfgang Palm Retires, Sells Business

Wolfgang Palm – founder of PPG (Palm Products GmbH) and pioner of digital and hybrid synthesis approaches – has announced that he is retiring.… Read More PPG Founder Wolfgang Palm Retires, Sells Business

March 18, 2020June 14, 202022 Comments

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