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Secrets Of Mort Garson’s ‘Plantasia’

Here’s a look at recreating the sound of Mort Garson’s ‘Plantasia’ – one of the greatest ‘Moogsploitation’ albums of the ’70s.… Read More Secrets Of Mort Garson’s ‘Plantasia’

October 14, 2024October 15, 20244 Comments

The Untold Story Of The ‘Plantasia Moog’ Synthesizer

Here’s a look at the strange history of synthesist Morg Garson’s 1969 Moog IIIc modular synthesizer, the system featured on Plantasia and a host of other ‘Moogsploitation’ style albums from the late ’60s and ’70s.… Read More The Untold Story Of The ‘Plantasia Moog’ Synthesizer

October 4, 2024October 4, 20241 Comment

Mid-Century Modern Synth Sounds On A Modern Synth

While Garson used a large Moog modular system, this video demonstrates how the iconic sound of that album is less a result of the synth than Garson’s sound design choices.… Read More Mid-Century Modern Synth Sounds On A Modern Synth

June 29, 2024June 30, 20243 Comments

Mort Garson’s Lost Blaxploitation Soundtrack, Black Eye

Heavily influenced by soul, funk, and jazz, Garson fuses dynamic brass sections and funky basslines with synthesizers.… Read More Mort Garson’s Lost Blaxploitation Soundtrack, Black Eye

August 18, 20233 Comments

New Music From Mort Garson, ‘Zoos of the World’

Garson’s new album, Journey to the Moon and Beyond, features a variety of tracks, many of which have been unavailable for five decades.… Read More New Music From Mort Garson, ‘Zoos of the World’

July 4, 20232 Comments

Mort Garson “Journey To the Moon and Beyond” Archival Release Coming July 21

Sacred Bones records has announced an archival release from Canadian-born electronic pioneer and composer, Mort Garson, titled ‘Journey to the Moon and Beyond’, to be released July 21, 2023.… Read More Mort Garson “Journey To the Moon and Beyond” Archival Release Coming July 21

June 7, 2023June 7, 20233 Comments

Mort Garson’s ‘Plantasia’, On Moog Format Modular Synthesizer

Synthesist Scott Ampleford shared this video song style cover of Mort Garson’s Plantasia, from the rare 1976 album of the same name.… Read More Mort Garson’s ‘Plantasia’, On Moog Format Modular Synthesizer

August 30, 20202 Comments

An Ode to Plantasia (For Mort Garson)

The music comes from a live ambient modular performance at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, inspired by Mort Garson’s 1976 album Mother Earth’s Plantasia.… Read More An Ode to Plantasia (For Mort Garson)

August 9, 2020August 9, 20202 Comments

Sacred Bones Records Reissues Four Rare Mort Garson Modular Albums

Sacred Bones Records has announced four new releases by the late synthesist Mort Garson, following up on their successful reissue of his Plantasia album.… Read More Sacred Bones Records Reissues Four Rare Mort Garson Modular Albums

July 28, 2020July 29, 20205 Comments

Rare Mort Garson Album, Mother Earth’s Plantasia, Gets New Release

Even with Garson’s eclectic resume, Mother Earth’s Plantasia holds a unique place as an album of electronic music for plants – or at least plant lovers. … Read More Rare Mort Garson Album, Mother Earth’s Plantasia, Gets New Release

March 22, 2019March 22, 20193 Comments

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