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Alan R Pearlman was responsible for some of the greatest sounding and most intuitive synthesizers of the modern age, many of which are still highly sought after or emulated to this day. Inspired, as so many were, by hearing Wendy Carlos's 'Switched on Bach', he founded Tonus in 1969, a company that would soon become ARP Instruments, and began producing synthesizers such as the legendary ARP 2500, 2600 and Odyssey.Since his passing in 2019 at the age of 93, his daughter, Dina, has been building the Alan R Pearlman Foundation, an organisation that seeks to preserve her father's legacy and enable as many people as possible to get hands-on with his inventions.As with all not-for-profits, Dina has faced numerous challenges, but with the help of the likes of Jean Michel Jarre, Herbie Hancock and many other fans of Alan's work, the Foundation is beginning to realise its objectives with great success.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:18 - The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation06:52 - The Main Aims Of The Foundation09:12 - Women In The World Of Pioneering Synthesis12:45 - Childhood Memories During The Early Days Of ARP14:54 - Unearthed Footage Of The ARP Factory23:27 - About ARPS For All30:23 - The ARP Paradigm34:27 - Collaborating With Bjooks38:55 - Google Arts & Culture: Music Makers & Machines40:47 - The Future For The Alan R. Pearlman FoundationDina Pearlman BiogDina is the only child of Alan and Buena Pearlman and grew up with ARP Synthesizers as a backdrop for her childhood, travelling extensively and being exposed to innovative and cutting-edge technology. In her early years, she spent time playing in rock and roll bands, as well as dance and theatre. For the past thirty years, she has worked as a versatile visual arts and design professional, creative director, and educator. She has also worked extensively in photography, graphics and web design for several decades, and has a broad understanding of visual communications media.In the last few years before his illness, Alan Pearlman started to re-examine the brave new world of synthesizers that exists today, many decades after his iconic and groundbreaking 12 years as the inventor and founder of ARP Synthesizers. During this time, he brought his daughter into the conversation. After his death in January 2019, Dina realised the need of keeping his legacy and passion alive, and with the help and encouragement of many of his former colleagues as well as the wonderful Michelle Moog-Koussa, she started the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and ARP Archives.The Alan R Pearlman Foundation - https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/All music composed, performed, recorded and performed by Alex Ball - https:// www.youtube.com/@AlexBallMusicRob Puricelli BiogRob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI's so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners. He also writes reviews and articles for Sound On Sound, his website Failed Muso, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows. He also works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology.www.failedmuso.comTwitter: @failedmusoInstagram: @failedmusoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/
In the 1960s, Bob Moog and Don Buchla built synthesizers that changed the world. But by the early 80s, they faced a new challenger who threatened to bring it all crumbling down: the digital synthesizer. To defeat this opponent, they'd have to recruit a new ally… and maybe even join forces. Featuring Bob's daughter Michelle Moog-Koussa, Don's collaborator Ami Radunskaya, and journalist Ryan Gaston. Watch Welcome to Synth, our first original Youtube video. Follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, & Reddit. Sign up for Twenty Thousand Hertz+ to get our entire catalog ad-free + our bonus show MicroHertz. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Read Ryan Gaston's tech & music articles on Perfect Circuit's SIGNAL blog. Find out more about Robert Moog's work at the Moogseum. To start hiring now, visit indeed.com/hertz. Find the right doctor, right now with at zocdoc.com/20k. Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/digitaldoom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before becoming Founder/Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, Michelle Moog-Koussa lived a very different life, but that all changed after her father passed away and the Bob Moog Foundation was born. Michelle sits down with Natalie of ReVoicing the Future to discuss her transition into the non-profit world, building a foundation from scratch, and how Michelle made a name of her own by honoring her father's legacy. Learn more about the Bob Moog Foundation: www.moogfoundation.org Visit the Moogseum in Ashville, NC: www.moogseum.org Michelle's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG_PYTsSSAM&t=128s -- Learn more about Women of NAMM at www.namm.org/women-of-namm Follow Us here: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.com This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
We are excited to welcome Michelle Moog-Koussa to the Beatppl podcast. We will chat about the Moog Legacy, the Moogseum, the Bob Moog Foundation, and Moog synth stuff. About Michelle... Michelle Moog-Koussa has been the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation for the 12 years since it's inception. She has guided the organization through the creation and growth of its hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which inspires thousands of teachers and young children every year through a 10-week experiential science of sound curriculum. Michelle has also maintained her vision for a Moogseum, a historical and educational center that will house all of the Foundation's projects while encouraging people of all ages to embrace the process of scientific and creative discovery. More about the Bob Moog Foundation - https://moogfoundation.org/ More on the Moogseum - https://moogseum.org/ Be sure to like, share and subscribe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest Beatppl products - https://beatppl.com/collections/new -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching BeatPPL Podcast Be sure to cop exclusive BeatPPL sample packs and T-shirts here https//www.beatppl.com Follow on IG https//www.instagram.com/beatppl Join in the Modbap conversation on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/ModBa... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be sure to follow and subscribe to our panelist's social channels Corry / Bboytech http://www.youtube.com/bboytechreport https://www.instagram.com/bboytechreport http://www.bboytechreport.com Ken Flux Pierce https://www.instagram.com/flux302 http://www.youtube.com/fluxwithit http://www.fluxwithit.com Upright https://www.instagram.com/upr1ght/ Daniel Steele https://www.instagram.com/danielsteel... http://www.dstlproductions.com
How does a small but vibrant non-profit navigate the shutdown, recession, and all the challenges of today's world? With a lot of creative thinking, reports Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation. We caught up with her live from the #nammshow 2022.
Chapters00:34 - Introduction01:39 - Why Start The Foundation?05:04 - The Three Parts Of The Foundation07:54 - Unusual Items In The Archive09:50 - What did you learn about your father from the archive?10:45 - Who inspired Bob Moog?14:40 - The Moogseum23:35 - What Synth's Are Available?24:46 - The Electronic Voyager documentary28:51 - Did making the movie reveal anything new about your father?30:50 - The impact of the Minimoog33:55 - When can we see The Electronic Voyager Film?34:47 - How important is the work of the BMF and other similar organisations?https://moogfoundation.org/https://moogseum.org/https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/electronic-voyagerMoog musical clips provided by:Danniielle O'Connor (Moog Voyager) - http://pulseeternal.com/ Ernesto Romeo (Minimoog Model D) - https://klaussband.bandcamp.com/ Moot Booxlé (Memorymoog & Minimoog) - http://mootbooxle.bandcamp.com/ Suzanne Aston (Moog Voyager XL) - http://synthsbythesea.com/wp/ Brian Oliva (Theremin) - https://www.getsemanimusic.com/ Michelle Moog Koussa BiogMichelle Moog-Koussa, Bob Moog's third daughter, was born in 1968, just as Wendy Carlos released her groundbreaking album Switched-On Bach, which brought the Moog synthesizer to the fore of the public consciousness. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, a position she has held for the past 16 years. She has grown the Foundation from a grass roots, volunteer-based organization to one that has nationally recognized goals and accomplishments, a staff of seven, and a worldwide network of supporters. She has been the driving force behind the Foundation's vision to carry Bob Moog's pioneering legacy forward by igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science, history, and innovation.At the forefront of this vision is the Foundation's hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool. Michelle stewarded this project from an occasional volunteer outreach effort to a standardized 10-week curriculum that teaches the science of sound through the magic of music to second grade children in nearly 100 classrooms in Asheville, North Carolina. While Dr. Bob's SoundSchool currently serves 3,000 children a year, Michelle is leading the Foundation to expand this project nationwide.Michelle also oversees the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, a vast array of historic materials ranging from photos to schematics, from correspondence to prototypes. The Bob Moog Foundation shares the materials with other research institutions and museums, and opened its Moogseum in May 2019, and interactive facility where the Foundation's educational and historic preservation initiatives converge.Michelle has written the foreword for The Synthesizer Book, by acclaimed writer and historian, Mark Vail, and has been featured on numerous video and podcasts. Michelle gave a talk at TEDx Asheville in 2017 entitled, Inspired: The Journey of Discovering my Famous Father, which can be viewed here.Rob Puricelli BiogRob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI's so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners.He also writes reviews and articles for his website, failedmuso.com, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows.He also works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology.www.failedmuso.comTwitter: @failedmusoInstagram: @failedmusoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/
Talking electronic music history and education with the Bob Moog Foundation executive director. For more, visit Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/exchange/561
Talking electronic music history and education with the Bob Moog Foundation executive director.
Michelle Moog-Koussa (Executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation, creator of the Moogseum and Bob Moog's third daughter) is carrying her father's legacy forward through education and archive preservation. Michelle continues to innovate and give back to the community through unique educational programs and experiences. Rob Gray sits down with Michelle to hear her perspective as being a daughter of the one of the most important instrument makers in music history. She shares heartwarming stories about sweet connections with her father, funny exchanges with famous musicians on her home telephone, her and Bob's love for Sesame Street and other sweet gems you never knew about Robert Moog. Fans of the synth legend will truly enjoy this episode and have an appreciation for Michelle and her work!
Michelle Moog-Koussa is the daughter of the man who’s name is almost synonymous with the word synthesizer – Bob Moog. Michelle has been the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation for the 12 years since its inception. She has guided the organization through the creation and growth of its hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s […]
Michelle Moog-Koussa is the daughter of the man who’s name is almost synonymous with the word synthesizer - Bob Moog. Michelle has been the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation for the 12 years since its inception. She has guided the organization through the creation and growth of its hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, which inspires thousands of teachers and young children every year through a 10-week experiential science of sound curriculum. Michelle has also maintained her vision for a Moogseum, a historical and educational center that houses all of the Foundation's projects and is home to Bob Moog’s archives. It’s mission is to encourage people of all ages to embrace the process of scientific and creative discovery. During the interview we spoke about growing up with a famous father, her father’s early days pursuing a concert piano career, his relationship with Leon Theremin, the mission of the Bob Moog Foundation, and much more. Check out her excellent TED talk here. On the intro I’ll take a look at how labels are now able to place ads for songs on Spotify, and how Gibson lost its trademarks on two iconic instruments.
The August episode of the Theremin 30 podcast features music from USA, Germany, and England. Rick Reid concludes his interview with Michelle Moog-Koussa, executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation. Part one of Michelle's interview is in the July episode. For more details and links to all of the artists, visit Theremin30.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theremin30/message
The July episode of the Theremin 30 podcast features music from England, USA, and Canada. Rick Reid's interview guest is Michelle Moog-Koussa, executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation. Michelle's interview will conclude in the August episode. For more details and links to all of the artists, visit Theremin30.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theremin30/message
If you've ever watched an old sci-fi or horror film, you've probably heard the hair-tingling, alien sounds of the Theremin. It's a spooky, strange instrument that's played without being touched, and has become a staple for classic horror movies. This is the story of the Theremin's mysterious journey. Featuring Thereminist Rob Schwimmer, Michelle Moog-Koussa, daughter of Bob Moog and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, and Albert Glinsky, courtesy of Moog Music. 20K is made out of the studios of Defacto Sound and hosted by Dallas Taylor. Help us make 20k - become a sustaining, recurring contributor. Sign up for Musicbed Membership music.20k.org. Consolidate your debt by going to lightstream.com/20k. Get a free month of Splice at splice.com/20k and enter promo code 20k. Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/leontheremin
Musician and documentary film producer Jason Amm talks with me about the film Electronic Voyager that he and director & filmmaker Robert Fantinatto are currently working on. Electronic Voyager follows Michelle Moog-Koussa as she retraces the footsteps of her late father, iconic synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. As you listen to this fascinating conversation with Jason Amm, you will note the sense of urgency in bringing this documentary to life. Many of the pioneers of electronic music makers who used Moog synthesizers have died. The recent, tragic passing of Bob Moog's close friend and important collaborator, Keith Emerson - perhaps the most iconic Moog keyboardist - was just another reminder of how important it is to document Bob Moog's crucial chapter in the history of electronic music, NOW. Jason and Robert are keen to capture the legacy of Bob Moog before it’s too late from those who knew and worked with him. Jason and Robert are imminently qualified to tell such an important story. They produced the critically acclaimed documentary I Dream of Wires (released in 2014). I talked about I Dream of Wires back in episode 171 of the DCP. It's a documentary about the rise, fall and rebirth of a machine that shaped electronic music: the modular synthesizer. Over 100 inventors, musicians and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer. Whereas I Dream of Wires was a tour-de-force of the history of the modular synthesizer, Electronic Voyager focuses on the person who is most identified as the father of modern electronic music synthesis: Bob Moog. This conversation with Jason Amm should prove an inspiration to all filmmakers and digital media creatives. Mentioned in this podcast: Electronic Voyager: http://electronicvoyager.com http://facebook.com/electronicvoyager http://twitter.com/moogdocumentary Electronic Voyager Kickstarter I Dream of Wires: http://idreamofwires.org https://twitter.com/idowdocumentary https://www.facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary Solvent: http://solventcity.com http://facebook.com/solvent http://soundcloud.com/solvent Bob Moog Foundation: http://moogfoundation.org Make a donation to support the Digital Convergence Podcast Send email or leave voice mail feedback Carl Olson on Twitter @TheCarlOlson CreativeMethod.TV on Instagram @CreativeMethod.TV CreativeMethod on Facebook CreativeMethod website