samedi 26 décembre 2009

Various - The Synthi Group Vol. 2



The Synthi Group is back for the second installment of their ongoing Electronic Music Studio (EMS) instrument centered compilations. With the popularity of Vol. I, downloaded over 41,000 times, it was made clear that an interest exists for the unique sound of EMS machinery. Vol. II continues the DIY ethic of the first, encapsulating a diverse array of sounds from ultrasonic frequencies and spring reverb howls to rubbery logic sequences and colliding inverted ramp oscillators.

The members presenting their own manipulations and interpretations of the Synthi. Encompassing elements from vintage analog, ambient, glitch and experimental, both beginners and aficionados of electronic music alike will find interest in the varying styles presented here. Available through Clinical Archives, the Synthi Group: Vol. II must not be missed. Bleep.

free download :

http://www.archive.org/details/ca345_tsg

jeudi 17 décembre 2009

La Monte Young - B flat Dorian Blues (5th day of hammer)

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Performed by The Theatre of Eternal Music in 1962:
La Monte Young : Sopranino Saxophone,
John Cale : Viola,
Marian Zazeela : Voice Drone,
Angus MacLise : Hand Percussion,
Tony Conrad : Bowed Guitar

jeudi 24 septembre 2009

Broadcast and The Focus Group - #1 : Witch Cults

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Taken from the new Broadcast and The Focus Group mini album 'Broadcast and The Focus Group Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age'

http://warp.net/records/broadcast/new-mini-album-broadcast-and-the-focus-group-investigate-witch-cults-of-the-radio-age-out-now-to-download

Peter VOGEL "Son, lumière et mouvement"


Peter VOGEL "Son, lumière et mouvement" /
Exposition du 10 Septembre 2009 au 10 Octobre 2009

Galerie Lara Vincy
47 rue de Seine 75006 Paris

http://www.lara-vincy.com/

http://www.getlofi.com/2006/02/peter-vogel-circuit-artwork.html

http://www.amazon.fr/Peter-Vogel-Partitions-r%C3%A9actions-audio/dp/2840663260/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253610489&sr=8-2

David Vorhaus Analogue Electronic Music 1979

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n this historical video excerpt, David Vorhaus talks about two of his analogue inventions - the MANIAC analogue sequencer, and the Kaleidophon from 1979.

The MANIAC (Multiphasic Analog Inter-Active Chromataphonic (sequencer)) was an analogue sequencer having variable step lengths, and the ability to split sequences into several smaller groupings giving considerable sonic potentiality. Addition and subtraction of events was possible, as well as the possibility to chromatically correct the output during performance. David could program his MANIAC sequencer to play a background rhythm or combination of musical events, to then improvise over the top with another instrument or synthesizer.

The Kaleidophon was a double-bass-like instrument using four velocity-sensitive ribbon controllers instead of strings. The instrument is played entirely using the left hand, leaving the right hand free to manipulate the sound via a number of controllers and a joystick.

David speaks about the processes of making electronic music, and the developments that such possibilities can provide for the imaginative electronic musician. This excerpt is taken from the BBC 1979 documentary entitled "The New Sound of Music" hosted by Michael Rodd.

BBC Archive Tomorrow's World Moog Synthesiser

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n this report from a longer programme, Derek Cooper introduces the Moog synthesiser, an instrument that can produce a variety of noises and arrangements, both mimicking real instruments and creating new sounds, all electronically.

mardi 4 août 2009

Herbert Eimert: Klangstudie II 1952

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Born in 1897, Herbert Eimert was a multi-talented German composer, broadcaster and founder of a highly regarded studio that helped shape the experimental compositions of the incomparable Stockhausen. Klangstudie II is a menacing burst of pioneering bloop 'n' bleep electronica recorded in the early 50s with Robert Breyer.