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Welcome to The Void. Music for lonely places and distant spaces. May 2025 with me, Nick Rodger. Enjoy the show. Tracklist: BVDUB - Colder Than Snow (iv) (self released)Bistro Boy - Colour Arrow (Neotantra)Plank & Ishq - Cromity Moon (Past Inside the Present)Hendekagon - Moment 4.2 (Neotantra)Fallen - All the Dreams We Forget (Neotantra)Phaeleh - Opal (self released)Comit - Behind Dulled Eyes (A Strangely Isolated Place)Digitalverein - Internal Discourse (Seven Villas Voyage)Bjorn Rohde - Dissociated Memory (Insectorama)Conna Haraway - Freon (InDex)Earth House Hold - Cry Your Eyes (self released)Spacecraft - Obscured by Light (self released)58918012 - Decision to Leave (Syntes)Aural Imbalance - Dream Assembly (Spatial)Jamie Myerson - Interpose (self released)Slow Dancing Society - Moments Bruise and Bleed (A Strangely Isolated Place)Mikkel Rev - Transmit (A Strangely Isolated Place)Mikkel Rev - Expanse (A Strangely Isolated Place)Vector Lovers - Metrolux Forever (Soma Quality Recordings)Collateral Intelligence - Waking Up to a Better Tomorrow (Gated Recordings)Yagya - My Own Worth (Small Plastic Animals)Ambidextrous - My Life (Past Inside the Present)
McMo is back with a fantastic new mix for May. Weaving together a selection of progressive house from the last few months, McMo has created a deep, twisted and dark little journey...with a certain 'War of the World's' feel...enjoy!Tracklist:1. Ismael Rivas - Evolutione [VIBRANZ]2. Sebastian Haas, Ignacio Corazza - Magna 101 [RKP]3. Hernan Cattaneo, Soundexile, Paula OS - Harvest (Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile Remix) [Renaissance Music]4. Michael A -Trigger [Genesis Music]5. AZLN - Cherry Flame [Kitchen Recordings]6. Benja Molina - Sirio (Extended Mix) [UV Noir]7. Brann (AR) - Bad Apple [LuPS Records]8. Paul Deep - (AR) Rea [Sudbeat Music]9. Fran Garay - Modularity [Melorama Música]10. Supacooks, Bondarev - Activator [WARPP]11. SOULE CASE, John Shepard - Principle (Extended Mix) [Intricate Records]12. Byhon, Agustin Massari - Transmission [Timeless Moment]13. AZLN - Scattered Dreams [Schallmauer]14. Quivver, Dave Seaman - Cowbells of Nuneaton [Sudbeat Music]15. Ulises Espindola - Deeper [AH Digital]16. Emmanuel Dip - Nebula [RKP]17. Sebas LP - Delirium (Rabiee Ahmad Remix) [AH Digital]18. Moodfreak, Juani Bria - Blue Ice [YOMO Records]19. Galgo, Javier Valencia - Musick (Greg Tomaz Remix) [Stripped Digital]20. The Wash, Callecat - Symbiotic Symphony (Weird Sounding Dude Remix) [Manual Music]21. Dylhen - Zenith (Extended Mix) [Pattern]22. Tiefstone - Eclico (Extended Mix) [UV Noir]
Sasha 30th Anniversary Essential Mix @ Que Club. I lovingly recreated this mix to celebrate the 25th anniversary, it's now 30 years since that mix. With over 10,000 downloads on my soundcloud page - it was clearly a well loved mix.BackgroundIn 1995, BBC Radio 1 and Cream put together their 'Live' tour with amazing line ups and aired them 'live' for the first time on the radio for listeners. On the Saturday 27th May, The ‘Grande Finale' of the tour was at the legendary ‘Que Club' in Birmingham and boasted a line up that featured the biggest Dj's in the UK at that time. An all-night affair at a club that could hold thousands from 10pm-6am was a first of it's kind and for the first time you could sit at home listening to the music and madness erupting.After Sasha & John Digweed's 1994 Renaissance album had converted and gained so many more fans to the duos epic brand of House Music, 1995 was to take it to the next level. The advancements in the sound they started playing was to be an insight into the future of electronic music. Progressive House suddenly had a harder edge and pushed the boundaries of sound using technology far away from the traditional House music sound with piano and soulful vocals.The reason I have chosen to commemorate this mix is that it changed my outlook on House music. I have always enjoyed all genres of music but back then we didn't have the amounts of genres and sub-genres enjoyed now. I knew I was hearing something very different.I recorded the whole broadcast from start to finish, swapping 90 min tapes in and out, barely containing my excitement for what I was hearing and capturing. The crowd noises, Tong's voice bellowing out over the roar of the crowd announcing the DJ's – it was just amazing, literally AMAZING.Out of all the mixes, it was, of course, Sasha's that caught my attention and engaged me more than all the other mixes. Having already seen him play this was the nucleus for a brand new Sasha obsession.To celebrate 25 years since Sasha played the mix live on air that Saturday evening (I still have the original tape, see pic) I'm going to play all the tracks he played* and hope to give us all the sense of nostalgia and wonderment I felt that night.Most of the tracks are recordings from my vinyl collection before I sold it all to a collector back in 2014.The mix itself is only around 80 mins so I'll play some extra tracks from his other sets around the same time.For myself, 1995 was my favourite year of clubbing ever. The music, the DJ's the energy at that time was explosive. Join me and let's take the journey back together.TRACKLIST 27.05.1995: RADIO 1 ESSENTIAL MIX. LIVE FROM QUE CLUB, BIRMINGHAM.Intro - Danny Jarvis - Sasha & Pete TongBT – Tripping The Light Fantastic (Perfecto)Microman - Microhouse (Pumphouse)Hal 9000 - Stoopid (Fresh)Count Indigo - Unknown Love (Cowboy)Speedy J - G Spot (BMU)Blue Amazon - The Blessing (Jackpot)BT - Loving You More (Dub Mix) (Perfecto)BT - Loving You More (Vocal Mix) (Perfecto)Parks & Wilson vs Quivver - I Dream (Perfecto)Bump – I'm Rushing (Bump's 95 Mix (Deconstruction)New Order - Blue Monday (Hardfloor Remix)Bassheads - Is there Anybody Out There (Hardfloor Remix)Moziac 'Rays of the Sun' (Dekkard & Dane Mix) Outro - Danny Jarvis - Pete Tong
Episode 174 Chapter 33, Digital Synthesizers and Samplers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 33, Digital Synthesizers and Samplers from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: DIGITAL SYNTHESIZERS AND SAMPLERS Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:38 00:00 1. Jon Appleton, “Syntrophia”(1978) from Music For Synclavier And Other Digital Systems. Composed and performed on the Synclavier, Dartmouth Digital Synthesizer, Jon Appleton. 08:55 01:40 2. Claude Larsen, “Nitrogen” (1980) from Synthesis. Sounds a bit like “Oxygen” by Jarre from 1976. Programmed, performed, Fairlight CMI Music, Roland System 700, Oberheim TVS-1 Four Voice, Polymoog, Roland MC 8 Micro-Composer, Syntovox vocoder, Claude Larson. 02:31 10:36 3. Eberhard Schoener, “Fairlight 80” (1980) from Events. Featured the Fairlight CMI played by Schoener and vocals by Clare Torry. 04:20 13:04 4. Eberhard Schoener, “Events - A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu” (1980) from Events. Mellotron, Violin, Piano, Moog, Oberheim, Fairlight CMIsynthesizers, Eberhard Schoener; Fairlight CMI, Morris Pert; Gong, Percussion (Gede, Kempli, Rejong), Furst Agong Raka; Gong, Percussion (Gender, Lanang, Rejong), Ketut Tama; Gong, Percussion (Wadong, Rejong), Rai Raka; Percussion, Morris Pert; Fender electric piano, Roger Munnis; tenor saxophone, Olaf Kübler; Drums, Evert Fraterman, Pete York; Electric Bass, Steve Richardson; Electric Guitar, Ian Bairnson. 11:07 17:26 5. Klaus Schulze, “Death Of An Analogue” (1980) from Dig It. All music played on the Crumar GDS digital synthesizer/computer. All percussion by F.S. Drum Inc. and GDS. 12:20 28:31 6. Klaus Schulze, “The Looper Isn't A Hooker” (1980) from Dig It. All music played on the Crumar GDS digital synthesizer/computer. All percussion by F.S. Drum Inc. and GDS. 07:05 40:52 7. Joel Chadabe and Jan Williams, “Song Without Words” (1981) from Rhythms For Computer And Percussion. "The equipment used in RHYTHMS is a portable minicomputer/digital synthesizer system designed and manufactured by New England Digital Corporation in Norwich, Vermont, expressly for making music.” This was an early Synclavier without a keyboard controller. Synclavier digital synthesizer, Joel Chadabe; Percussion, Vibraphone, Marimba, Slit Drum, Log, Wood Block, Temple Block, Cowbell, Singing Bowls, Jan Williams. 07:24 47:54 8. Don Muro, “Deanna Of The Fields” (1981) from Anthology. Vocals, Piano, Electric Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Korg M1 Music Workstation, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Don Muro. 02:52 55:18 9. Nervous Germans, “Hometown” (1981) from Nervösen Deutschen. Bass, Producer, Micki Mäuser; Drums, Udo Dahmen; Guitar, Manni Holländer; Vocals, Casio VL Tone micro keyboard, Grant Stevens. 05:15 58:10 10. Tuxedomoon, “Blind” from Time To Lose, Blind. Effects, Guitar, Peter Principle; Casio M-10, Blaine L. Reininger; Vocals, Moog, Soprano Saxophone, Steven Brown; Vocals, Winston Tong. 07:44 01:03:26 11. Herbie Hancock, “Rough” (1983) from Future Shock. Fairlight CMI, AlphaSyntauri, Emulator, Herbie Hancock; Background Vocals, Bernard Fowler, Grandmixer D.ST., Nicky Skopelitis, Roger Trilling; Bass, Bill Laswell; Drums, Sly Dunbar; Lead Vocals, Lamar Wright; Prophet-5, Michael Beinhorn; Turntables, Voice, Grandmixer D.ST. 06:54 01:11:00 12. Wendy Carlos, “Genesis,” “Eden,” and “I.C. (Intergalactic Communications)” (1984) from Wendy Carlos' Digital Moonscapes. Programmed All Sounds programmed and performed on the Crumar GDS/Synergy digital synthesizer, Wendy Carlos. 15:20 01:17:50 13. Ron Kuivila, “Household Object” (1984) from Fidelity. Casio VL toneand homemade electronics, Ron Kuivila. 09:34 01:33:20 14. Lejaren Hiller, “Expo '85” (1985) from Computer Music Retrospective. Four short pieces highlight the versatility of the Kurzweil K250: “Circus Piece - A Cadential Process” (4:04), “Transitions - A Hierarchical Process” (2:12), “Toy Harmonium - A Statistical Process” (1:41), “Mix Or Match - A Tune Generating Process (5 Examples)” (3:44). 11:55 01:42:52 15. Third World, “Can't Get You (Out Of My Mind)” (1985) from Sense Of Purpose. Yamaha DX7, Prophet 5, PFR Yamaha, Grand Piano Yamaha Acoustic, Organ Hammond B3, Clavinet Mohner D6, Percussion, Vocals, Michael "Ibo" Cooper; Backing Vocals, Glenn Ricks, Meekaaeel; Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals, Percussion, Richie "Bassie" Daley; Drums Yamaha Acoustic Drums, Electronic Drums Simmons, Drum Machine D.M.X., Drum Machine Linn Drum Machine, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Willie Stewart; Keyboards, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar The Washburn Electro Acoustic, Vocals, Percussion, Stephen "Cat" Coore; Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Bill "Bunny Rugs" Clarke; Percussion, Neil Clarke; Percussion, Binghi Drums, Junior Wedderburn, Tschaka Tonge. 03:37 01:54:46 16. George Todd, “Sound Sculptures” (1985) from Music For Kurzweil And Synclavier. Synclavier Digital Music System, George Todd. 09:02 01:58:22 17. Russ Freeman, “Easter Island” (1986) from Nocturnal Playground. Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Keyboard Bass, Emulator II, Linn 9000 Drum programming, Russ Freeman; Drums, Percussion, David Renick; Percussion, Emulator II programming, Steve Reid; Alto Saxophone, Brandon Fields. 05:30 02:07:22 18. Donald Steven of G.E.M.S., “Images - Refractions Of Time And Space (1986)” from Group Of The Electronic Music Studio - McGill University. Yamaha DX7, Laurie Radford; Bass, John Oliver; Electric Flute, Jill Rothberg; Percussion, Elliot Polsky, François Gauthier. 11:42 02:12:52 19. Jane Brockman, “Kurzweil Etudes” (1-3) (1986) from Music For Kurzweil And Synclavier. Kurzweil K250, Jane Brockman. 10:19 02:24:32 20. Richard Burmer, “Across The View” (1987) from Western Spaces. Emulator II plus an analog synth, Richard Burmer. 04:38 02:34:48 21. Sonny Sharrock Band, “Kate (Variations On A Theme By Kate Bush)” (1990) from Highlife. Electronics, Korg M1, Korg Wave Station, Dave Snider; Bass, Charles Baldwin; Drums, Abe Speller, Lance Carter; Guitar, Sonny Sharrock. 05:52 02:39:32 22. Second Decay, “Taste” (1994) from Taste. Produced with the Roland Compu Music CMU-800R workstation and without MIDI; Simmons Electronic Drums,Thomas V.. Other synths used: ARP Odyssey, ARP 2600, PPG Wave 2.0, Emulator I and II, Roland SH-101, SH-7, CR-78, TR-808, MC-4, TR-606, EMS Synthi A, Solina String, Mellotron, Crumar Performer, Teisco 110F, Wasp, Linn LM-1, SCI Pro-One, Minimoog, Korg Mono-Poly, SQ-10, Elektro Harmonix Minisynth, Vocoder and effect devices, Compact Phasing A, Roland Echos RE 201, SRE 555. 04:20 02:45:18 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Another Life Show - May 2025 presented by Dave Lazenby.Welcome to Another Life: Sheffield's Progressive PulseBorn in 2022, Another Life emerged with a mission to infuse Sheffield's nightlife with the vibrant sounds of melodic techno and progressive house. Founded by local talents Dan Bumby, Jon Towell, and Dave Lazenby, the collective has rapidly become a cornerstone of the city's electronic music scene.Meet the FoundersDan BumbyA seasoned DJ and producer from Sheffield, Dan has shared stages with industry giants like Hot Since 82, Alan Fitzpatrick, Dave Clarke, and Dave Seaman. As part of the techno duo Dan & Dan and house project GoldRed, he's also the co-owner of 64k Recordings Ibiza and Barbershop Recordings. His tracks have graced labels such as Perfecto, Frequenza, and King Street Sounds. Jon TowellJon has carved out a solid reputation on the underground scene over the years. Recently holding summer residencies at Hotel Garbi in Ibiza along with guest slots on Ibiza Sonica Radio, as well as playing legendary venues on the island such as Es Paradis and Ibiza Rocks. In the last 12 months, Jon has been making waves in the Beatport charts with several top 10 positions, gaining support from the likes of John Digweed, Black Coffee, Armin Van Buuren, Damian Lazarus, and Paco Osuna. With a busy schedule of track releases in 2024, Jon has already signed to respected record labels such as Krafted Underground and many more. Dave LazenbyA co-founder of Another Life, Dave has been instrumental in shaping its identity. He's performed at various club nights and festivals across the UK, supporting progressive house luminaries like Dave Seaman, Quivver, Steve Parry, and Lexicon Avenue. Internationally, he's graced stages in Ibiza at venues like Es Paradis and Ibiza Rocks Bar. Venturing into production, Dave has released tracks such as "The Face" and "Underground" in collaboration with Jon Towell. Elevating Sheffield's Electronic SceneAnother Life has been pivotal in bringing world-class DJs to Sheffield. Notable events include performances by legends like Dave Seaman and Steve Parry at Factory Floor in April 2025. Looking ahead, they're set to host a daytime event on August 23rd featuring Anthony Pappa & Four Candles, promising a high-energy experience for attendees. Tune In to PHUKJoin us on PHUK as we delve into the sonic journey of Another Life. Expect a curated mix of their resident DJs' sets, exclusive interviews, and insights into upcoming events. This show is a celebration of Sheffield's thriving electronic music culture and the visionaries propelling it forward.Dave's May Tracklist:DAANN - Natira (Original Mix)[AH Digital]Will DeKeizer - Rocket Jam (Original Mix)[Plattenback] J. Khobb - Sleep Walker (Original Mix)[Future Avenue]Jon Towell - Factory Floor (Original Mix) [Keep Thinking Music]Madloch and Subnode - A Fading Dream (Figueras Remix)[Forwrd Music]DJ Zombie & Guy Maayan - Artificial Vibez (Weird Sounding Dude Remix)[Where The Shadow Ends]Gaston Rodriguez (AR) - Eclipsed (VegaZ SL Remix)[SINCITY]Lucho Bragagnolo - Monochrome (Casnik Remix)[Traful]Morris (AR) - Surge (Original Mix)[Future Avenue]Redspace - Side Effect (Original Mix)[Protagonist Recordings]BRIAN DE SANTIS - Casarena (Iovino Remix) [AH Digital]Shayan Pasha & Redspace - Pantheon (Original Mix) [WARPP]Quivver - The Price of Time (Orignal Mix) [Controlled Substance]
A brand new monthly show with Flow's Head Honcho - Naughty Bear.Tracklist:Threads of Gold - GOUX, Kadhim - (Extended Mix)Turn up the Juice - Steve Perry (original Mix)No Border - Sebas Ramos, Steven Flynn (Enertia-Sound Remix)Feel the Bass - Ziger (Anakim Remix)Do you Remember- Naughty Bear (unreleased)Dopamine - Stereo Underground (Original Mix)Nothing Lasts - Guy Mantzur, Khen (original Mix)Track ID - Seizmic Uplifting Robot - Space Motion, Talon (Extended Mix)Weightless - Dan Sushi (original Mix) Stalactites feat Valentin Henning - Clouzer, Valentin Henning (Damon Jee Remix) This summer, FLOW brings home the heat…Hidden Heights Creative StudioArch 4 Hymers Court, Brandling Street, Gatehsead, NE8 2BASat, 28 Jun 2025After three years captivating a global audience from a Mediterranean rooftop in Cyprus, Nasser Alazzawi is back on UK soil — and he's bringing the sunset vibes, tribal rhythms, and soul-stirring energy that made his lockdown series Melodicast a lifeline for isolated music lovers all over the world.What began by his poolside, streamed into homes across the world every week, now returns in the flesh for the first ever Melodicast // Together live event to be streamed from a music venue. Featured on Youtube and Beatport's Twitch channel, Nasser's mission is simple: bring light, connection and emotional release through underground music.If you like your Dance music a little more underground this one is for you. The best in modern progressive house, melodic techno and straight up techno. Join us as Flow and the Melodicast Series takes over Hidden Heights — Gateshead's most intimate creative venue, tucked inside the arches of the city's buzzing Railway Quarter.This isn't just a set — it's a homecoming.Full Line Up!Naughty BearEmma HarbsMark BoneIan CowleyLimited tickets. Sunshine sold separately.
Dougie Mustard has over 30 years behind the decks, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to every set. A true believer in the art of progressive house, Dougie stays firmly rooted in his signature style—delivering deep, melodic, and immersive journeys that stand the test of time.Tracklist1. Mike Rish - Tornn (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]2. Agustin Pietrocola - Voices Of Sea (Original Mix) [Droid9]3. Agustin Pietrocola - Another Galaxy (Original Mix) [Droid9]4. Dowden, Mazayr - Deflator (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]5. ACE CAT - Re Enabled One (Original Mix) [MNL]6. Gonzalo Cotroneo - Sepulture (Original Mix) [MNL]7. Christopher Erre & Greta Meier - Giza (Agustin Pietrocola Remix) [Traful]8. Cendryma - Effective Loss (Original Mix) [Higher States]9. David Podhel - That's The Way (Jero Nougues Remix) [Droid9]10. Kebin Van Reeken - Endurance (Original Mix) [Protagonist Recordings]11. Redspace, SR_TV - Sadhana (Original Mix) [Timeless Moment]12. Bodai - Calling My Name (Agustin Pietrocola Remix) [AMITABHA]13. Sunchain - Neurosonic Drift (Taylan Extended Mix) [Polyptych]14. Redspace, Agwa (RU) - Dream Rave (Original Mix) [Timeless Moment]15. Federico Puentes - Orion's Belt (Original Mix) [onedotsixtwo]16. Kyotto - The Surge (Cosmonaut Remix) [Movement Recordings]17. Kamilo Sanclemente - Destination (Extended Mix) [Univack]18. Cendryma - Particular Movement (Original Mix) [Higher States]19. Nikhila Hashen - Dark Spectrum (Original Mix) [Droid9]20. Kebin Van Reeken - Akaliza (Original Mix) [Protagonist Recordings]21. Randle - Didne (Sabrina Rivas Remix) [Sound Of Harmonies]22. Alex O'Rion - Tinderbox (Original Mix) [Solis Records]
1. “Broken Streets” (Bruno Andrada Remix) – Mouloku. (Massive Harmony Records).2. “Tunnel” (Original Mix) – Alex O'Rion. (Meanwhile).3. “State” (Original Mix) – Agustin Pengov, Noise Generation. (Univack).4. “Outlands” (Dowden & Andreas Bhler Remix) – Digital Mess. (Dreaming Awake).5. “Paradise Lost” (Remixes)(Maze 28 Reform) – Frredo Mosho. (Electronic Groove).6. “Mauna Loa” (Extended Mix) – Benja Molina. (UV Noir).7. “Bad Apple” (Ewan Rill Remix) – Brann (AR). (LuPS Records).8. “Riven” (Original Mix) – Dahan. (Future Avenue).9. “The Moon” (Original Mix) – Marco Boarelli. (AH Digital).10. “Hunger” (Kalima Remix) – Chicato, AOVA. (Luum).11. “I See You In My Dreams Again” (Original Mix) – A-Mase, Vika Grand, ACE OF SPADEZ, Natune. (Amase Digital).12. “Dopamine Rush” (Original Mix) – Agustin Delsoglio. (Droid9).13. “Digital Mirage” (Extended Mix) – Aleyum. (Immersed Recordings).14. “Buscador” (Nantiel Remix) – Bagsol. (Future Avenue).15. “Take Me Down” (Dylan Deck Remix) – Brann (AR). (LuPS Records).16. “End Of Summer” (Original Mix) – Ewan Rill. (Metanoia Soul).17. “Drexal” (Nicolas Giordano Remix) – Hayan (PK), Goodkidmadcity. (Concatenate).18. “Sparks” (Original Mix) – Ivan Pogrebniak. (Superordinate Music).19. “Heye” (Zy Khan Extended Remix) – Jake Crooker. (Addictive Sounds).20. “Our Night In Riyadh” (Dr Green Remix) – John Randle. (Droid9).21. “Hey Now” (Ginchy VIP Edit Extended Mix) – Kryder, Ginchy, CLO. (Spinnin).
Todays extremely fun and insightful episode of Synthetic Dreams features electronic musicians, Jess and Jeff DeCuir who make glorious synth-pop music under the name, Hyperbubble The couple, who met back in 1996, spoke to me about their music, early gigs in both America and in the UK, musical heroes and the documentary film, ‘Cowgirls and Synthesizers' which is a somewhat bonkers, but absolutely brilliant.Directed by Joe Wallace, with narration by Ricard Autobahn from Helen Love, ‘Cowgirls and Synthesizers' follows the duo on their way Nashville to record a country and western album using just synthesizers and drum machines. It's a fascinating, inspirational, hugely entertaining film. An extremely well-made documentary that is worth checking out. The film has featured in many film festivals across the world and the should hopefully be able to stream very soon.Hyperbubble 'The Singles' album is out soon, check out their previous releases here:https://www.hyperbubble.net/https://hyperbubble.bandcamp.com/merchCowgirls and Synthesizers - Offical Trailer Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XSynthetic Dreams title music by Chris IbbottIf you can, please support the Synthetic Dreams Podcast by buying a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams
In this luminous return to the Hearts Rise Up podcast, sonic mystic and legendary space music composer Jonn Serrie invites us beyond the edges of music and into the sacred space where silence breathes, frequencies speak, and creativity plays like a child running free. What begins as a conversation unfolds as a cosmic remembering—a transmission on the soul of sound, the intelligence of texture, and the spiritual responsibility of the artist in an age of artificial intelligence.In this episode, Jonn weaves stories of childhood dreams, planetary awakenings, and divine synchronicities—revealing how music is not created but received, not engineered but lived. This is more than an interview. It's an initiation into the invisible forces that move through us when we dare to listen beyond the note, trust the muse's voice, and honor the stillness from which all sound is born.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction03:15 The First Note as Sacred Threshold05:49 Texture Over Technique10:24 Composing from the Temple of Stillness11:00 Synthesizers as Living Beings14:11 Dancing with AI Without Losing the Soul15:57 Sound as Spiritual Weight18:05 The Vision Behind the Note20:10 Music as a Living, Breathing Intelligence21:33 The Voice of the Muse as a Child23:56 Initiatory Dreams & Spiritual Guide27:55 Creating from Cosmic Memory30:21 Returning to Compassionate Sound36:46 Music as Mirror and PortalHeart-centered Wisdom Shared38:55 "Keep that sense of play and creativity alive no matter what, because that's what it is. You're not learning how to be a technician of music. You're learning that the music technique is built into this joyful moment that music is created."— Jonn Serrie_______________Episode ResourcesWebsite: https://www.jonnserrie.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb25kLFosbZbeh8QxYBvuLwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jonn-serrie/5297212Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QZGv6Rumxnw9nIGmowvlMPandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/jonn-serrie/ARjwK6vjpqPnvXZDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/545403242SoundCloud: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/545403242Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B000QJUXW0/jonn-serrie_______________Connect With Hearts Rise Up And LifeQuest Horizonshttps://heartsriseup.com/Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self”https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/The Art of Inner...
Episode 173 Chapter 32, Other Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 32, Other Analog Synthesizers from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: OTHER EARLY SYNTHESIZER RECORDINGS (PRE-MIDI AND NOT MOOG) Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:36 00:00 1. Raymond Scott, “Space Mystery” (1963). Used Scott's Electronium, a custom-made analog synthesizer/sequencer. 05:08 01:42 2. Pauline Oliveros, “Alien Bog” (1967). Used a prototype Buchla 100 modular synthesizer at Mills College. 33:13 06:53 3. John Eaton, “Soliloquy For Syn-Ket” (1973) from Electro-Vibrations (The Music Of John Eaton). Used the Synket, an Italian-made modular synthesizer of which only six were ever made. 06:38 40:06 4. John Keating, “Earthshine” (1975) from Space Experience 2. Featured the ARP 2600 and Pro- Soloist. 04:09 46:46 5. Patrick Gleeson, “Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age” (1976) from Beyond The Sun: An Electronic Portrait Of Holst's The Planets. Used Eµ Systems Polyphonic synthesizer. 09:31 51:02 6. Jean Michel Jarre, “Oxygene, Part IV” (1976) from Oxygene. Used the ARP Odyssey, EMS Synthi AKS, EMS Synthi VCS3, and RMI Harmonic Synthesizer and Keyboard Computer. 03:07 01:00:34 7. Bennie Maupin, “Crystals” (1978) from Moonscapes. Featured the E-mu Modular Synthesizer programmed by Patrick Gleeson, who owned Different Fur Studios in the San Francisco area and owned E-mu synthesizers (see previous track for an example of the E-mu Systems Polyphonic synthesizer). Here, we have a different treatment of the same instrument by jazz woodwind player Maupin, who played Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Marimba, Glockenspiel, E-mu Synthesizer, and Computone Synthesizer Winddriver on this album. I picked this track because this is most stripped-down arrangement featuring only Maupin playing the E-mu synthesizer and other instruments. 01:18 01:03:44 8. Pere Ubu, “On the Surface” (1978) from Dub Housing. Allen Ravenstein used the EML Electrocomp 101 modular synthesizer as a member of this band. 02:37 01:05:02 9. Sylvester, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” (1978) from Step II. One of the few albums to feature EML (Electronic Music Laboratories) Modular Synthesizer plus String synthesizer, Electro-comp 101 synthesizer and 200 expander unit, Oberheim DS-2 Sequencer, Effects, Pat Cowley; organ, Electric piano, Clavinet, Michael C. Finden; Percussion, David Frazier; Producer, Lead Vocals, Piano, Sylvester. EML was a Connecticut-based synth maker that was around from about 1970 to 1984. They were best-known for their Electro-comp modular synths. The 101 was a duophonic semi-modular 44-note synth and the model 200 was an expander unit that added ring modulation, spring reverb, and high and low filters to the setup. It was interesting to hear this Moroder-like pulsating synth sound coming from something other than a Moog. 06:34 01:07:40 10. Isao Tomita, “The Sea Named Solaris” (1978) from Kosmos. Used the Roland System 700, Roland Strings RS- 202, Roland Revo 30, in addition to Moog Modular III, Moog System 55, and Polymoog synthesizers. 12:28 01:14:11 11. Moebius, “Song For Lya” (1979) from Moebius. Serge, Oberheim, and Minimoog synthesizers, vocals, Bryce Robbley; Serge, Oberheim synthesizers, Doug Lynner; Violin, John Stubbs. Listen closely to tune-out the parts by the Odyssey and Minimoog and you will experience a lovely bed laid down by the Serge. Moebius had three members, one a violinist, heard in this tune blending with the Serge. Although the group used a Sennheiser vocoder on another track, the vocal distortion on this track may have actually been the voice processed with the Serge. 03:15 01:26:42 12. Pascal Languirand, “O Nos Omnes” (1980) from De Harmonia Universalia. Features the Farfisa Synthorchestra, the famous Italian's company entry into the string synthesizer fray. The Syntorchestra was split into two keyboard sections, strings (polyphonic), and mono synth voices. It was a hybrid organ and synthesizer and used much by Klaus Schulze and other German electronic musicians for the short time that it was available from 1975 to 1978. Nine slider controls were positioned next to a 3-octave keyboard and provided some “chaotic” control episodes for this much beloved and rare keyboard. 07:15 01:29:56 13. Henry Kucharzyk, “Play Dot Sam” (1981) from Walk The Line - Three New Works By Henry Kucharzyk. This work is performed at the Samson Box at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. This track is an escapee from the 1970s but nonetheless fills a void in that period when commercial synthesizers were moving to digital technology and were quite expensive. The Samson Box was a computer-based digital synthesizer created in 1977 by Peter Samson, who worked at the university. “Samson” was formally known as the “Systems Concepts Digital Synthesizer. It was a one-off special-purpose dedicated audio computer designed for use by student composers at Center for Computer Research in Musical and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. 03:05 01:37:08 14. Terry Riley, “The Ethereal Time Shadow” (1981-82) from Music from Mills. Used two Prophet V synthesizers, tuned to just intonation and employing sequencing. 08:51 01:40:12 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Episode 172 Chapter 31, ARP Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 31, ARP Analog Synthesizers from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: MUSIC MADE WITH ARP ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:34 00:00 1. Elias Tanenbaum, “Contrasts” (1971) from ARP Art. Used the ARP Odyssey. 05:03 01:40 2. ARP demonstration. Roger Powell and Harry Coon, The ARP 2500—How it Sounds, side 2 from The Electronic Sounds Of The Arp Synthesizer 2600 And 2500 (1972 ARP Instruments). Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM. Music by Harry Coon and an improvisation by Roger Powell. 06:19 06:46 3. ARP demonstration. Roger Powell and Harry Coon, The ARP 2600—How it Works, side 1 from The Electronic Sounds Of The Arp Synthesizer 2600 And 2500 (1972 ARP Instruments). Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM. Narrated and all music by Roger Powell. 07:38 13:02 4. Roger Powell, “Ictus: Primordial Pulse,” (4:57), “Lumia: Dance Of The Nebulae” (5:14), “Fourneau Cosmique: The Alchemical Furnace Of Cleopatra,” (7:42) (1973) from Cosmic Furnace. Featured the ARP 2500, ARP Soloist, ARP 2600, and ARP Odyssey. 17:50 20:40 5. Bobbi Humphrey, “My Little Girl” (1974) from Satin Doll. Featured Larry Mizell on ARP synthesizers. 06:38 38:32 6. Herbie Hancock, “Palm Grease” (1974) from Thrust. Featured the ARP Odyssey, ARP Soloist, ARP 2600, and ARP String synthesizer. 10:35 45:16 7. John Keating, “Starcluster” (1975) from Space Experience 2. Featured the ARP 2600 and Pro- Soloist. 03:44 55:50 8. Joseph Byrd, “The Stars and Stripes Forever” (1976) from Yankee Transcendoodle. Featured the ARP Odyssey. 03:22 59:34 9. Charles Earland, “Sons of the Gods” (1976) from Odyssey. Featured the ARP Pro- Soloist, ARP Axe, ARP String Ensemble, Clavinet and organ. 05:44 01:02:58 10. Jean Michel Jarre, “Oxygene, Parts I, II, and III” (1976) from Oxygene. Used ARP and other synthesizers. 18:40 01:08:39 11. Michel Magne, “Trip Psychiatrique” (1978) from Elements, La Terre(1978). Featured the ARP Odyssey, ARP Omni Polyphonique, and ARP 2600. 04:35 01:27:22 12. Mike Mandel, “Pyramids” from Sky Music (1978). Featured the ARP Odyssey, ARP Pro Soloist, and ARP Omni II. 05:59 01:36:51 13. Eliane Radigue, “Triptych Part 2” (1978) from Triptypch. Composed and performed on the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer. 11:56 01:37:52 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
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Episode 171 Chapter 30, EMS Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 30, EMS Analog Synthesizers from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: MUSIC MADE WITH EMS ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:34 00:00 1. Delia Derbyshire, “Dance From ‘Noah' " (1970). Composed for a television program. Used the EMS VCS3. 00:55 01:44 2. Selections from the demonstration disc, EMS Synthi And The Composer (1971). Excerpts from Harrison Birtwistle, “Medusa,” Peter Zinovieff, “January Tensions,” and Tristram Cary, “Continuum.” 06:15 02:34 3. Peter Zinovieff and Harrison Birtwistle, “Chronometer” (1971–2). Featured both the EMS Synthi VCS3 and modified sound recordings of the ticking of Big Ben and the chimes of Wells Cathedral clock. 24:23 08:48 4. Mike Hankinson, “Toccata And Fugue In D Minor” (Bach) (1972) from The Classical Synthesizer. South African record realized using the Putney (EMS) VCS3. 07:04 33:06 5. Electrophon, “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” (1973) from In a Covent Garden (1973). Electrophon Music was described as the studio where the electronics were recorded and produced in the UK by Radiophonic musicians Brian Hodgson, Dudley Simpson. A variety of synthesizers were used including the obscure EMS Synthi Range, a multi-effect instrument. 03:04 40:10 6. The Eden Electronic Ensemble, “Elite Syncopations” (Joplin) (1974) from The Eden Electronic Ensemble Plays Joplin. Realized using the EMS VCS3 and Minimoog synthesizers. 04:53 43:12 7. Peter Zinovieff, “A Lollipop For Papa” (1974). Realized with the EMS Synthi AKS. 06:26 48:04 8. Peter Zinovieff and Hans Werner Henze, “Tristan” (Long Section) (1975). Tape accompaniment realized with the EMS Synthi AKS. 07:40 54:40 9. J.D. Robb, “Poem of Summer” (1976) from Rhythmania And Other Electronic Musical Compositions. Realized using the EMS Synthi AKS. 02:04 01:02:18 10. J.D. Robb, “Synthi Waltz” (1976) from Rhythmania And Other Electronic Musical Compositions. Realized using the EMS Synthi AKS and Synthi Sequencer 256 (digital sequencer). 01:52 01:04:24 11. Bruno Spoerri, “Hymn Of Taurus (Taurus Is Calling You!)” (1978) from Voice Of Taurus. Realized using a host of equipment, including a few EMS instruments: EMS Synthi 100, EMS VCS3, EMS AKS, EMS Vocoder 2000, Alto Saxophone with EMS Pitch-to-voltage Converter & Random Generator, plus the Lyricon, Prophet-5 Polyphonic Synthesizer, ARP Omni & Odyssey, Minimoog, Moog Taurus Bass Pedal, RMI Keyboard Computer, Ondes Martenot , Vako Polyphonic Orchestron, Bode Frequency Shifter, AMS Tape Phase Simulator, Echoplex, Roland Echo, Roland Rhythm Box, Bruno Spoerri. 02:48 01:06:16 12. Henry Sweitzer, “Open Windows” (1979) from Te Deum. Realized with the EMS Synthi AKS. 11:11 01:09:02 13. Eduard Artemyev, Yuri Bogdanov, Vladimir Martynov, “Le Vent Dans La Plaine,” “Io Mi Son Giovinetta,” and “Why Ask You?” (1980) from Metamorphoses. Composed and realized using the EMS Synthi 100, a large synthesizer unit combining several EMS3 models and connecting circuitry. 08:38 01:20:14 14. Jean-Michel Jarre, “Les Chants Magnétiques,” (side 1) (1981) from Les Chants Magnétiques. Portions realized with the EMS Synthi AKS, EMS Synthi VCS3, and EMS Vocoder 1000. 17:58 01:28:52 15. Alessandro Cortini and Merzbow, “AAMC” (2017) from Alessandro Cortini And Merzbow. Recent recording with all sounds realized using a vintage EMS Synthi AKS. 04:49 01:46:40 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Resident in the mix returns with a top mix from RICCO. Ricco's Tracklist:1 Introspective (Original Mix) Federico Monachesi Introspective (EP) 2 Perfect Dream (Extended Mix) Ezequiel Arias Perfect Dream / Love Rhythm (EP) 3 Hitogami's Apostle (Original Mix) Ekis Ekis Hitogami's Apostle 4 Dope Groove (Original Mix) K Loveski Anni Machadi / Dope Groove (EP) 5 DNA (Original Mix) South City (AR) DNA 6 Fox River (Extended Mix) Coqueit Warning (EP)7 Neon Shadows (Original Mix) DaBeat, Kamilo Sanclemente Neon Shadows (EP) 8 Indulgence (Lionote Remix) Chris Sterio, Stan Seba Indulgence 9 Ethereal (Original Mix) Pete K Echoes Of Us (EP) 10 Mr McElroy (Original Mix) Houston (UK) Mr McElroy 11 Air Times (Alto Astral Remix) Boris Louit Air Times 12 Shuttle (Original Mix) GSEP, Rikki Sawyer Shuttle 13 Sona (Extended Mix) Coqueit Warning (EP) 14 Pryda - ID 15 Unspeakable World (Matt Black Remix) Mike Bentley Unspeakable World 16 Maht Hild (Original Mix) Max Dumont Maht Hild 17 Bad Apple (Original Mix) Brann (AR) Bad Apple 18 Reverie (Gai Barone Extended Mix) Isse Maraa Reverie (EP) 19 Kismet (Agustin Pietrocola Extended Remix) Nicolas Benedetti Kismet 20 Magenta Sky (Anjaneya Remix) Kay-D Magenta Sky 21 Jumper (Original Mix) Zy Khan, Sebas Ramos Sidestorm (EP) 22 Give Us Time (Original Mix) Mayro My Revolution
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been undermining public trust in vaccines and overseeing crippling cuts to research across American science. And yet his “make America healthy again” highlights themes more familiar in liberal circles: toxins in the environment, biodiversity, healthy eating. Kennedy has put junk food at the center of the political conversation, speaking about ultra-processed foods and their established links to chronic disease—despite President Donald Trump's well-known reverence for fast food of all kinds. Marion Nestle, a leading nutrition researcher and the author of “Food Politics,” has written in depth on how money and politics affect our diet and our health, and about the ways that American science research has been hampered by limited funding. She tells the physician and contributing writer Dhruv Khullar, who's been reporting on the American diet, that “it would be wonderful if R.F.K., Jr., could make the food supply healthier. I just think that in order to do that, he's going to have to take on the food industry, and I don't think Trump has a history of taking on corporations of any kind. . . . I'll believe it when I see it.” Kraftwerk—the pioneering electronic music group that débuted more than half a century ago —has been touring the U.S., with stops planned in Europe this year. The staff writer Kelefa Sanneh calls them one of the most influential bands of all time, playing a formative role in hip-hop, techno, EDM, and much of popular music as we know it. Sanneh picks tracks from Kraftswerk's repertoire and demonstrates how those sounds trickle out through music history, from Afrika Bambaataa to Coldplay.
Episode 170 Chapter 29, Buchla Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 29, Buchla Analog Synthesizers from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: MUSIC MADE WITH BUCHLA ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:38 00:00 1. Morton Subotnick, “Prelude No. 4” (1966). Early work for piano and electronic tape using sounds created on the Buchla 100. Pianist, Richard Bunger, recorded in 1973 (Buchla tape from 1966). 05:15 01:40 2. Morton Subotnick, “Silver Apples of the Moon” (Part 1) (1966). First commissioned work of electronic music from Nonesuch Records. 04:23 08:32 3. Gerry Olds, “4/3 + 1” (1967). Jazz mixed with electronics created on the Buchla 100 at a San Francisco Tape Music Center Concert. 11:19 12:58 4. Buffy Sainte- Marie, “Better To Find Out For Yourself” and “The Vampire” (1969). Electronic “settings,” processing of Sainte-Marie's voice and guitar done on Buchla 100 modular systems (3 units) used by Michael Czajkowski at the electronic music studio of NYU. 04:39 24:16 5. Douglas Leedy, “Entropical Paradise” (1970). Sonic environments created by the Moog and Buchla modular synthesizers. 20:09 28:52 6. George Marsh, “Wind Borne” (1973). Prepared Buchla 200 Synthesizer with sequencing, George Marsh. 08:28 49:06 7. David Rosenboom and Donald Buchla, “How Much Better If Plymouth Rock Had Landed On The Pilgrims, Section V” (1978). Buchla modular synthesizers by composer Rosenboom and the inventor himself, Donald Buchla. 22:47 57:34 8. Morton Subotnick, “The Last Dream of the Beast” (1978, 1982, 1984). Featured the Buchla 400. 14:47 01:20:20 9. Mel Powell, “Three Synthesizer Settings” (1981). Moog and Buchla synthesizers. 08:47 01:35:06 10. Morton Subotnick, “A Sky of Cloudless Sulphur, Opening” (1980). Buchla 200 and Subotnick's “ghost shadow electronics.” 11:15 01:43:51 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Episode 168 Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 1. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 1 from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: EARLY MOOG RECORDINGS (BEFORE 1970) Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:32 00:00 1. Emil Richards and the New Sound Element, “Sapphire (September)” from Stones (1967). Paul Beaver played Moog and Clavinet on this album by jazz-pop mallet player Richards, who also contributed some synthesizer sounds. 02:21 01:44 2. Mort Garson, “Scorpio” (1967) from Zodiac Cosmic Sounds (1967). Mort Garson and Paul Beaver. Incorporated Moog sounds among it menagerie of instruments. Garson went on to produce many solo Moog projects. 02:53 04:04 3. Hal Blaine, “Kaleidoscope (March)” from Psychedelic Percussion(1967). Hal Blaine and Paul Beaver. Beaver provided Moog and other electronic treatments for this jazzy percussion album by drummer Blaine. 02:20 06:58 4. The Electric Flag, “Flash, Bam, Pow” from The Trip soundtrack (1967). Rock group The Electric Flag. Moog by Paul Beaver. 01:27 09:18 5. The Byrds, “Space Odyssey” (1968) from The Notorious Byrd Brothers (1968). Produced by Gary Usher who was acknowledged for having included the Moog on this rock album, with tracks such as, “Goin' Back” (played by Paul Beaver), “Natural Harmony,” and unreleased track “Moog Raga.” 03:47 10:48 6. The Monkees, “Daily Nightly” from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, and Jones Ltd. (1967). Moog effects provided by Micky Dolenz of the Monkees and Paul Beaver. 02:29 14:40 7. Jean Jacques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley, “The Savers,” a single taken from Kaleidoscopic Vibrations (1967). The first Moog album by this duo known for their electro-pop songs. 01:48 17:08 8. Wendy Carlos, “Chorale Prelude "Wachet Auf" from Switched-On Bach (1968). The most celebrated Moog album of all time and still the gold standard for Moog Modular performances. 03:34 18:54 9. Mike Melvoin, “Born to be Wild” from The Plastic Cow Goes Moooooog (1969). Moog programming by Paul Beaver and Bernie Krause. 03:03 22:28 10. Sagittarius, “Lend Me a Smile” from The Blue Marble (1969). This was a studio group headed by Gary Usher, producer of The Byrds, who used the Moog extensively on this rock album. 03:09 25:30 11. The Zeet Band, “Moogie Woogie” from the album Moogie Woogie(1969). Electronic boogie and blues by an ensemble including Paul Beaver, Erwin Helfer, Mark Naftalin, “Fastfingers” Finkelstein, and Norman Dayron. 02:43 28:40 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Episode 169 Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 2. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 2 from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: CLASSIC SYNTHESIZER ROCK— FROM TAPE COMPOSITION TO SYNTHESIZERS Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:34 00:00 1. The Beatles, “Tomorrow Never Knows” (1966). Tape loops and Lennon's voice fed through the rotating Leslie speaker of a Hammond organ. 02:57 01:42 2. Spooky Tooth and Pierre Henry, “Have Mercy” (1969). Featured tape composition by the French composer of musique concrète as part of a collaborative rock opera. 07:55 04:40 3. Emerson, Lake, & Palmer, “Lucky Man” (1971). Featured the Moog Modular played by Keith Emerson; one of the first rock hits in which a Moog was the featured solo instrument. 04:39 12:34 4. Yes, “Roundabout” (1971). Featured the Minimoog, Mellotron, Hammond Organ and other electronic keyboards played by Rick Wakeman. 08:33 17:10 5. Elton John, “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” (1973). Featured the ARP 2600 played by Dave Henschel. 11:10 25:42 6. David Bowie, “Speed of Light” (1977). Produced by Brian Eno. Used an EMS AKS synthesizer and Eventide H910 harmonizer for the electronic effects and sounds. 02:47 36:46 7. Gary Wright, “Touch and Gone” (1977). Used Polymoog, Clavinet, Oberheim, and Fender-Rhodes electronic keyboards. 03:58 39:32 8. Gary Numan, “Cars” (1979). Early synth-rock success using electronic keyboards without guitar. Multiple Polymoog synthesizers. 03:52 43:28 9. The Art of Noise, “(Who's Afraid Of?) The Art of Noise” (1984). Art rock devised by Anne Dudley and Trevor Horn exploring the sampling capabilities of the Fairlight CMI. 04:23 47:20 10. Grace Jones, “Slave to the Rhythm” (1985). Featured the Synclavier programmed and played by Trevor Horn. 09:39 51:43 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
500 episodes deep. A journey that began in the crates, behind the decks, and inside our community's hearts — and today, we celebrate it all.PHUK has never just been about music. Sure, we've championed progressive house since day one — but our vision? It's always been more than genre. We've grown into a platform shaped by conversations, people, spirit, and sound. A space where culture is curated, not commodified.In this special 500th episode, we look back at where we started — and set our sights on where we're going next.Host and founder Danny Jarvis reflects on the evolution of PHUK — from a mix series into a cultural platform built on three things: People. Music. Love.We honour:Hundreds of Guest and special Concept Mixes from tastemakers around the worldThe Resident Programme, where core artists have shaped our direction for the last 6 yearsThe In Conversation With podcast series — opening up real dialogue with promoters, DJs, and underground catalystsThe Void - The eclectic leftfield sound from curator Nick RodgerEarly Doors Club - Bringing a new concept with old good values and music full of energy & passionAnd now, we move forward — with a new mission:To unify taste makers, artists, promoters and clubbers while staying true to the underground. To create a home for open-minded conversation, progressive ideas, and a new cultural relevance in an age of noise.This episode is for anyone who's ever felt that music means more. Who's found connection in a dancefloor moment. And who knows the best things in life aren't found in the mainstream — but just beneath it.Press play. Be part of the movement. Let's build the next 500 together.
Welcome to The Void. Music for lonely places and distant spaces. April 2025 with me, Nick Rodger. Enjoy the show.Tracklist:Sasha - Hands Orphic Signals - Walking to the Biolab Orphic Signals - Sample Changeover DTime - Memories of the Past Spacecraft - Pillars of Distant Dreams Drift Loess - Things We Found in the Fire pt1 One Million Eyes - Kettlesoul Lars Leonard - Vanishing Frequencies Moon Holiday - Definitely Linkwood - Reef Walking Takeo Watanabe - Abandoned Space Bvdub & Criss Van Wey - My Father, My Friend Mick Chillage - Gateway Station (retold by Dialog) Nuron - Madam 6 Fallen - Of Life and Obstacles Fallen - Pond of Blurry Reveries Rekab - Shaping Sounds Tangerine Dream - Portico Rico Casazza & CSPL - 11.11 Loz Goddard - Space Nugz Inquiri - Be The Hero Bvdub - 辱
In this episode of In Conversation With, I sit down with Mike Dixon, the founder of Flow, one of the most exciting underground electronic music events in the North East based in Gateshead.We dive into:The roots of Flow and how the idea came to life.Mike's mission to create a deeper, more intentional music space for melodic techno, progressive house, and underground sounds.The importance of community, connection, and vibe over hype.Where Flow is heading in 2025, including a summer party at Hidden Heights Creative Studio and a growing lineup of carefully curated nights that celebrate quality over quantity.If you're into intimate gatherings of like minded people, proper atmospheric music and musical journeys that move you – this one's for you.More info on FLOW:Upcoming EventFlow (Summer Party)Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025Location: Hidden Heights Creative Studio, Arch 4 Hymers Court, Brandling Street, Gateshead, NE8 2BALine-Up: Naughty Bear, Emma Harbs, Mark Bone & Ian Cowley - Headliner TBATickets: Available on Resident Advisor https://ra.co/events/2147680Flow (Autumn Party)Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Location: Hidden Heights Creative StudioDetails: This event featured a lineup of underground electronic music artists. Past EventsFlow (Autumn Party)Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024Location: Hidden Heights Creative StudioHeadliner: Emma VibesSupporting Acts: Naughty Bear, SEIZMIC, the.CHAIN, KrishGenres: Melodic Techno, Progressive House, TechnoTickets: Early Bird and First Release tickets sold out; Final Release selling fast These events are organized by Flow.ncl and are known for their intimate atmosphere and focus on underground electronic music. If you're interested in attending the upcoming summer party, it's advisable to secure your tickets soon, as previous events have sold out quickly.
DJ Pioneers - John Digweed live in the mix from January's Sell Out party in Rosario Argentina. 15 years after his Live In mix, this mix showcases some of the more laid back, stripped down tracks Digweed is also adored for. Enjoy!
RICCO live from theCUT Newcastle. Here are RICCOs 3 sets recorded live from Early Doors Club Saturday 5th April.Featuring tracks From Hernan Cattaneo, Emi Galvan, Framewerk, Cirez D and more.
Live from theCUT Saturday 5th April - EDC 011 Our 2nd Birthday!Tracklist:Moonchild - Variations On A Theme' (Eats Everything Rework) Dilby - Elevate Yves Murasca - All About Housemusic (Dilby Extended Remix) Trilucid - Take Me Higher (Extended Mix) Sight & Sound Theaters - Everyone Has A Story (Dilby Remix)Alcatraz - Giv Me Luv (H Foundation Remix) Wink - Higher State Of Consciousness (Damian Lazarus Re Shape) Green Velvet - Flash (Alberto Ruiz Remix) Mephisto - State Of Mind (Gorgon City Renaissance Remix) [Renaissance]
Danny 2nd Set - Live from theCUT Saturday 5th April - EDC 011 Our 2nd Birthday!Tracklist:Fahlberg - There's Hope In Your EyesJohn Creamer & Stephane K - I Wish You Were Here (Accapella) Cristoph, Pete Tong & Paul Rogers - Where's The Music GoneKamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Mirage (Original Mix) Pandhora, Cahelo - Unfold Your Heart (Kamilo Sanclemente Extended Remix) Jamie Love - Project Groove (Richie Blacker Remix) Simon Doty & My Friend - Tuxedo Park (Extended Mix)Sasha x Marsh - Dead Synthy Quivver - Out of Reach BT - Loving You More (B.T's Garden Of Ima Dub)
Danny's closing set Live from TheCUT Saturday 5th April for Early Doors Club 2nd BirthdayCelebrating 30 years of some of my fave tunes from 1995.Tracklist:BT - Tripping the Light Fantastic New Order - Blue Monday (Hardfloor Remix)Way Out West - Ajare (Original Mix) Faithless - Insomnia (Simply City Tribute Mix) Underworld - Dark & Long (D-Nox & Emi Galvan Remix) Wink - Higher State Of Consciousness (Adana Twins Remix Two) Sébastien Léger - Koi Fish [Early Morning]Cid Inc. - Ground Control Libra Presents Taylor - Anomaly [Calling Your Name] Sasha & Maria - Be As One (12" Mix) Crescendo - Are You Out There (Original Mix)
1. “Timeless Era” (Extended Mix) – Sebastian Sellares.2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. (Anjunadeep).“Dystopia” (Original Mix) – 84 Avenue. (TimelessMoment).“Pharoah” (Original Goa Mix) – A-Mase, Vika Grand, ACEOF SPADEZ, Natune. (Amase Digital).“Reflections Of Her” (HAFT Remix) – ALPHA21. (LaForesta).“Skylands” (B.I.G (AR) & Juan Barrara Remix) – DanielTestas. (Digital Emotions).“Keep T” (Original Mix) – Nicholas Van Orton. (BalkanConnections South America).“Nomads Ritual” (Original Mix) – Andre Gazolla,Bragyptian, Desert Nomads. (Pyramid Waves).“Mirage” (Original Mix) – Kamilo Sanclemente, AndreMoret. (Warung).“Alquimia” (Vihanga Remix) – Facu Bausset. (Droid9).“Crave” (Original Mix) – Kaprin. (Phobic).“Vagabund” (Original Mix) – Kebin Van Reeken, TopoLarocca, Undermove. (Univack).“Kismet” (Agustin Pietrocola Extended Remix) – NicolasBenedetti. (Univack).“Zemer” (HAFT Remix) – Montw, Moodintrigo. (MangoAlley).14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Karapetyan. (UV).(No Place Like Home).“State Of Progression” (Original Mix) – Ruben“What Happens” (Extended Mix) – Time Before Eyes.“The Final Call” (Gorkiz Remix) – VegaZ SL, Ayanth.(Comet).“El Perfume” (Hobin Rude Remix) – Martin Gardoqui,Nacho Garcia. (Pro-B-Tech Records).“Illusion” (Extended Mix) – Thaguima. (Reakthor).“Among The Gods” (Original Mix) – EMPHI. (SolisRecords).“Infinity Rhythm” (K Loveski Extended Remix) – IliasKatelanos, Echo Daft, Plecta. (Univack).“Eventualities” (Original Mix) – Karen Fagan.(Schallmauer).22. “Tender” (Matias Chilano Remix) – Lanvary. (Proton music)
Lost In was originally a series of mixes I produced after travelling to different places in the world. The mixes were to reflect the influences, feeling or emotions I felt whilst in a particular country. Lost in then became a weekly session during lockdown where I played marathon sets to help our collect mental health and become one through music. I'm bringing the original spirit back with Lost In Peru. Peru revealed itself in layers—modern, ancient, wild, sacred. Each place felt like a different country entirely, and yet the warmth and pride of the Peruvian people carried through it all. Despite the language barrier, we were helped, welcomed, and looked after at every turn.From misty mountains and ancient ruins to the tangled, living walls of the Amazon and the sprawling capital city—this trip was a true adventure. It stretched us, surprised us, and left us with stories we'll be telling for a long time.Peru, has a piece of my heart and this is the progressive daily meditation I listened to whilst in the mountains and amazon rainforest.Hope you enjoy.
Welcome to The Void. Music for lonely places and distant spaces. March 2025 with me, Nick Rodger.Tracklist:1. Sasha - Intro_Homo Deus2. Augen - Mineral Details3. Mick Chillage - Hypothermia (retold by Lorenzo Montana)4. Alexander Bogdanov - Shanti 5. Soela - Dark Portrait 6. A Fantasy Enhancing Legacy - Autumn of Communion End7. TM Solver - Serious Ambient (SOS edit)8. Earth Household - Deeper Than You've Ever Known9. Lehnen - Bright Colours10. John Beltran - Tundra11. Lars Leonard - Mystical Reflections12. Otto Taimela - The Passage of Time13. MetaComplex - Data Navigation Anomaly 14. PhenoTone - Tidepools15. Skua Atlantic - Arcade Delay 16. Chuck Johnson - Broken Spectre17. Timeshare 94 - Westward Bound
PHUK Turns 6 – A Celebration of Progressive House in the UK! Six years! (Almost) 500 shows. 210,000 downloads. Since 2019, Progressive House UK (PHUK) has been about one thing—delivering the very best in progressive house, deep, and melodic sounds to a passionate underground community.From our residents to our guest DJs, from radio shows to exclusive mixes, we've loved every moment of this journey. But as we celebrate this milestone, we want to hear from you!
Guest and HostGuest: Seth Cluett, Director of Columbia University's Computer Music Center | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-cluett-7631065/ | Columbia University Computer Music Center Bio: https://cmc.music.columbia.edu/bios/seth-cluettHost: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/Show NotesMusic and technology have always shaped each other, and few places embody that relationship as deeply as the Computer Music Center (CMC) at Columbia University. In this episode of Music Evolves, Sean Martin sits down with Seth Cluett, Director of the Computer Music Center and Assistant Director of the Sound Art MFA program at Columbia, to explore the center's rich history, its role in advancing music technology, and how it continues to shape the future of sound.The Legacy and Mission of the Computer Music CenterThe CMC is housed in the same 6,000-square-foot space as the original Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, which dates back to 1951 and is one of the world's oldest university-based electronic music research facilities. This was the birthplace of early electronic music, where pioneers learned to use cutting-edge technology to create new sounds. Many of those musicians went on to establish their own studios around the world, from Egypt to Japan.The center has played a role in major milestones in music history, including the work of Wendy Carlos, a former student known for Switched-On Bach, the score for Tron, and The Shining. The first piece of electronic music to win a Pulitzer Prize was also composed here. Today, under Cluett's leadership, the focus remains on creativity-driven technological innovation—allowing composers and artists to explore technology freely and push the boundaries of what's possible in sound and music.One of the center's guiding principles is accessibility. Cluett emphasizes the importance of lowering barriers to entry for students who may not have had prior access to music technology. The goal is to make sure that anyone, regardless of background, can walk into the studio and begin working with 80% of its capabilities within the first 20 minutes.Exploring the Labs and StudiosThe episode also includes a tour of the labs and studios, showcasing some of the center's groundbreaking equipment. One highlight is the RCA Mark II Synthesizer, the world's first programmable music synthesizer. Built in the late 1950s, this massive machine—seven feet tall and weighing over a ton—was instrumental in shaping the sound of early electronic music. The system worked by punching holes into paper to control sound generation, similar to a player piano. While no longer in use, the CMC has collaborated with iZotope to model some of its effects digitally.The tour also features Columbia's electronic music studio, which houses synthesizers from Buchla, Serge, and Moog—the latter being developed by Bob Moog, who was once an undergraduate at Columbia. The center's modern design emphasizes a seamless workflow between analog and digital technologies, allowing students to quickly create, process, and experiment with sound.Another key space is the immersive media and spatial audio research facility, which features a 12.1-channel loudspeaker sphere for ambisonic sound, along with a 32-capsule microphone that captures highly detailed audio environments. This technology is not only shaping music but also fields like virtual reality, data sonification, and interactive media.The Future of Music TechnologyLooking ahead, Cluett highlights the increasing interplay between AI, machine learning, and music composition. While some companies promote AI-generated melodies, he believes that truly expressive, human-driven composition remains essential. The role of technology, he argues, is not to replace human creativity but to enable new forms of expression. The CMC is at the forefront of this shift, experimenting with real-time audio processing, interactive performance systems, and embedded sensors that enhance live music experiences.As music and technology continue to merge, Columbia's Computer Music Center remains a key player in shaping the future of sound. Whether through pioneering hardware, software innovation, or fostering the next generation of creative minds, the center proves that music technology is not just about engineering—it's about expression, accessibility, and the pursuit of artistic joy.
I am extremely excited that I have an interview with a true keyboard legend for you today: MARK STANWAY has played for British Rock Band MAGNUM from 1980 to 2016 and has seen it all: Working with star producers like Keith Olsen, Queen's Roger Taylor and Jeff Glixman, world tours with giant stage sets (including the feeling of being pulled up with your keyboard setup like 15 feet in the air), seeing the technology evolve from the times of the Mellotron up to the rise of modern Sampling technology.MARK STANWAY has also worked with Phil Lynott, forming "Grand Slam", has worked with Robert Plant in the "Honeydrippers" and has been in the Lineup of bands like "Stampede" and "M3 Classic Whitesnake". Together with former Magnum members and friends Mark Stanway now plays with his own outfit "Kingdom Of Madness".But his years in Magnum, playing on groundbreaking records like "Chase The Dragon", "On A Storyteller's Night", "Wings of Heaven" and "Goodnight L.A.", which all have been international mega sellers, are probably the defining part of his almost 50 year career as a pro musician.I am extremely honored and proud to be able to bring you this interview with one of the groundbreaking idols of Rock keyboard playing - a true time travel (with Synthesizers!).
Guest and HostGuest: Scott “Shagghie” Scheferman, Artist: Raw. Analogue Techno. | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscheferman/ | Bandcamp: https://highsage.bandcamp.com/Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/Show NotesThe latest episode of Music Evolves brings a fascinating discussion with Scott “Shagghie” Scheferman, a longtime cybersecurity professional and electronic music creator. Host Sean Martin sits down with Scheferman to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and music—challenging the traditional definitions of hacking and how it applies to the artistic process.The Hacker Mindset in MusicScheferman, who has spent decades working in cybersecurity, explains how his approach to music is deeply influenced by the hacker mindset. Traditionally associated with computers and networks, hacking is about problem-solving, exploration, and pushing boundaries. For Scheferman, that same mentality extends to music—whether modifying effects pedals beyond their intended use, experimenting with modular synthesizers, or applying unconventional methods to sound creation.This perspective reframes the way we think about creativity: hacking isn't just breaking things—it's about finding new ways to build. In music, that could mean repurposing technology, combining analog and digital tools, or embracing unexpected results to drive innovation.The Role of Technology in Music CreationA core theme of the conversation is how technology shapes the way music is created and experienced. From the early days of analog synthesizers to today's AI-driven tools, technology has always played a role in expanding musical possibilities. Scheferman describes his studio setup, filled with modular synthesizers, custom effects pedals, and digital sequencing tools, as an evolving playground for sound experimentation.One of the key takeaways is that while technology can enable creativity, it can also introduce constraints. Whether it's the frustration of a technical failure or the overwhelming options provided by AI-driven music tools, technology isn't just a tool—it's a collaborator. Sometimes, the best results come from working within limitations or intentionally breaking the rules.AI, Automation, and the Future of MusicThe conversation also touches on artificial intelligence and its growing role in music composition. AI tools can generate melodies, suggest chord progressions, and even simulate human-like performances. But does AI-enhanced music lose something essential?Scheferman shares his thoughts on where technology ends and artistry begins. While AI can assist in generating ideas or automating tedious processes, it doesn't replace the human connection to music. He sees AI as a tool for acceleration rather than substitution—something that can help musicians explore new ideas but should not dictate creative choices.This is particularly relevant when it comes to live performance and improvisation. A computer can generate perfect beats and sequences, but can it capture the spontaneous interplay between musicians, the imperfections that make a performance feel alive? That's still an open question.The Human Element in SoundBeyond the technical aspects, Scheferman and Martin discuss the emotional power of music. Whether it's an acoustic guitar, an electrified soundscape, or a fully synthesized production, music has the ability to transport listeners to different states of mind.They reflect on how people connect with sound—how live performances create an irreplaceable energy, how vinyl records provide a tactile experience that digital streaming lacks, and how technology might change the way future generations perceive and create music. The question remains: as digital tools become more dominant, will we continue to crave raw, unprocessed sound?A Collaboration of Sound and EmotionAs the episode wraps up, Scheferman shares a track he created with his wife, Kati Rockit, blending electronic production with rock-influenced vocals. Their collaboration highlights another key theme of the episode—music as dialogue. Whether between humans and technology or between two creative partners, the best results often come from interplay, not isolation.This episode of Music Evolves is a must-listen for anyone interested in how technology and creativity intersect. It challenges assumptions about what it means to be a musician in the digital age and invites listeners to rethink how they interact with sound.
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles Berman interviews Giuliana Funkhauser, a transdisciplinary artist known for her innovative blend of digital code and synthesized audio to create immersive art installations. Giuliana, based on the U.S. East Coast, completed her graduate studies at the San Francisco Art Institute, concentrating on art and technology, with a particular interest in sound synthesis. Besides her artistic endeavors, she teaches courses on data sonification and video game development. Her collaborative projects include working with musical artist Elizabeth Verosa and visual artist Alison Tannenhaus, performing excerpts from their EP '2021' in events such as the 2022 New England Synthesizer Festival. Additionally, Verosa and Funkhauser's track is featured in the Rewoven Transmissions collection, a remix of Cathode Raytube's works.Giuliana's shares how she got introduced to music and her unique concert experiences, ranging from middle school outings to witnessing legendary bands like Everclear, Judas Priest, and Iggy Pop. She recounts attending the Radio 104 Fest and vividly describes how Everclear was not her favorite but ended up being the main act she saw due to time restrictions. A humorous and memorable moment emerges from a misunderstanding that led to her attending a performance by Mono of Japan instead of the expected European band Mono, a life-changing encounter that profoundly influenced her musical tastesGiuliana also narrates her experiences at the Halloween Industrial Music Fest during Hurricane Sandy, where she saw numerous notable acts like Author & Punisher and Theologian in an incredibly intense, weather-challenged environment. Her story culminates in recounting the remarkable Sunn O show, a visceral and intense performance where the sheer power of the sound and visuals led to a memorable audience connection.Throughout the discussion, Giuliana elaborates on her creative process, revealing how she and her collaborators use data sonification and visual cues to guide their live performances and improvisations. Listeners are invited to explore Giuliana's work further on her website gfunkhouser.com and through various platforms like Bandcamp that feature her recordings.BANDS: Animals, Author and Punisher, Big Brave, Bohemia, Butthole Surfers, Candlebox, Cathode Ray Tube, Cracker, David Linton, Dead Voices on Air, Dear Woman, Dishwalla, Everclear, Flock of Seagulls, Freeze Pop, Go Go's, Harpy, Iggy pop, Inkanti, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, King Gizzard, Lady Purge, Local H, Lush, Mogwai, Mono, Otto von Schirach, Police, Semisonic, Snowbeasts, Stabbing Westward, Sunn, The Pretenders, Theologian, Tony the Floyd Dementia, Uriah HeepVENUES: Club X, Radio 104 Fest PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708
What's this? A show released on a Friday? Inconceivable! On this episode, Brian talks about the 1987 movie The Princess Bride, Liam talks about the animated Netflix show Pantheon, and Evan talks about making music with his Arturia MiniFreak Synthesizer.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Guests and HostGuest: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast | On ITSPmagazine: https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelliHost: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | On ITSPmagazine: https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martinShow NotesThe first episode of Music Evolves with host Sean Martin sets the tone for an exciting exploration of the intersection of music and technology. Kicking things off with a discussion of the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show, this episode covers how musicians, producers, and innovators are shaping the future of sound.Music Meets TechnologyFrom the resurgence of classic analog instruments to the latest AI-assisted music creation tools, technology continues to redefine how music is made, performed, and shared. Sean shares his firsthand experience at NAMM, where major brands and independent creators showcased groundbreaking advancements, including digital amplifiers that recreate vintage sounds, AI-driven music production tools, and innovations designed to break creative barriers.One standout topic is how technology is making music creation more accessible. Companies are introducing tools that allow artists to experiment with sounds in ways that were once impossible without expensive studio setups. Instruments with built-in effects, digital modeling amps that maintain rich analog tones at lower volumes, and silent drum heads that allow musicians to practice in small apartments—all of these are making professional-quality music creation more attainable.The Role of AI in MusicA key discussion point in this episode is the growing influence of artificial intelligence. AI-generated music isn't just an experiment—it's already shaping songwriting, production, and even performance. Some musicians use AI to refine lyrics, generate melodies, or experiment with new sonic textures. But with this innovation comes debate. Can AI-generated music carry the same emotional depth as human-created work? And how does this impact authenticity in songwriting and performance?NAMM also brought attention to ethical concerns surrounding AI, with Roland and Universal Music Group unveiling an initiative to address fair use, artist rights, and responsible AI implementation in music. As AI continues to evolve, these discussions will be critical in determining its role in the industry.Preserving the Classics While Pushing BoundariesDespite all the technological advancements, there remains a strong nostalgia for classic sounds. This balance between innovation and tradition was evident at NAMM, where artists and engineers worked to preserve vintage tones while enhancing their usability for modern musicians. Companies are now blending analog warmth with digital precision, allowing musicians to replicate legendary sounds without the constraints of older hardware.Sean also touches on the impact of these advancements on performance. Portable gear with built-in looping and effects is allowing musicians to push creative limits, while innovations in live sound engineering are making it possible to replicate studio-quality mixes on stage.More to Come on Music EvolvesThis episode sets the stage for a series that will dive deep into how technology is changing the way music is created, performed, and consumed. Future episodes will explore everything from sound engineering and music education to AI composition and new performance technologies.For those passionate about music and its ever-expanding possibilities, Music Evolves offers a fresh perspective on how creativity and technology intersect. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear firsthand insights from NAMM and stay tuned for upcoming discussions with musicians, engineers, and industry leaders shaping the future of sound.SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring this show or running ad placement in the podcast?Sponsorship
Elian Van Cutsem, leader of dev relations at React Bricks, talks about making the web fun and weird again! In this episode, we discuss quirky APIs like the Battery API, WebHID, and WebMIDI, balancing productivity with creativity, and share tips on how to inject joy into web development projects. Links https://www.elian.codes https://github.com/eliancodes https://x.com/ElianCodes https://m.webtoo.ls/@eliancodes https://www.linkedin.com/in/elianvancutsem We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Elian Van Cutsem.
Today, the Spotlight shines On author Christoph Dallach, who joins me to discuss his book Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock.Christoph has spent years tracking down the pioneers who spent the late 1960s in West Germany's basements and practice rooms, creating sounds unlike anything else in rock and roll.Through conversations with members of bands like Can, Kraftwerk, and Tangerine Dream, Christoph uncovers how these artists shaped a distinctly German sound in the shadow of World War II. It's a story of cultural rebirth told by the musicians who lived it.A veteran music journalist who has interviewed everyone from Bob Dylan to Taylor Swift, Christoph brings fresh insight to this pivotal moment in music history.–Dig DeeperPurchase Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock from Faber & Faber, Bookshop, Powell's, Barnes and Noble, or AmazonFollow Christoph Dallach on InstagramChristoph Dallach's playlist for his book “Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock”Krautrock: The 1970s bands which helped post-war Germany overcome its dark historyWhen it comes to krautrock, it's impossible not to mention the warDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and Mastodon.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, the Spotlight shines On author Christoph Dallach, who joins me to discuss his book Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock.Christoph has spent years tracking down the pioneers who spent the late 1960s in West Germany's basements and practice rooms, creating sounds unlike anything else in rock and roll.Through conversations with members of bands like Can, Kraftwerk, and Tangerine Dream, Christoph uncovers how these artists shaped a distinctly German sound in the shadow of World War II. It's a story of cultural rebirth told by the musicians who lived it.A veteran music journalist who has interviewed everyone from Bob Dylan to Taylor Swift, Christoph brings fresh insight to this pivotal moment in music history.–Dig DeeperPurchase Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock from Faber & Faber, Bookshop, Powell's, Barnes and Noble, or AmazonFollow Christoph Dallach on InstagramChristoph Dallach's playlist for his book “Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock”Krautrock: The 1970s bands which helped post-war Germany overcome its dark historyWhen it comes to krautrock, it's impossible not to mention the warDig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and Mastodon.• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been 40 years since the infamous words were first uttered: "I'll be back." The boys are back, discussing the seminal, stripped-down sci-fi film that put James Cameron (and Arnold) on the map. Ev's score: 9.1 / Al's score: 8.9 / Ky's score: 9 Musical term: 13/16 time signature Instrumental Instrument: MIDI If you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on TikTok or Instagram 00:00 Like we said...We'll be back 00:46 Diving into The Terminator 02:08 James Cameron's Vision 05:03 Casting Choices and Time Travel 07:10 Brad Fiedel's Iconic Score 16:46 Synthesizers and MIDI 20:15 Settling the Score
Msotja, Senyatseng Solly Mamatshele, is a DJ, Music Producer, Composer and the curator of a well-known music podcast, Deep In Motion Podcast. Msotja's Journey in Music began in 2017 where he played at Home Brewed Lounge's Listening Session and this established him as a DJ and helped to jump start his endeavours in the world of music. Msotja's sets are a journey into a world of sonics, a fusion of different genres including but not limited to, Soulful House, Jazz, Bossanova, Electronica, Disco,Nu-Disco, Funk and Soul. Msotja composed and produced several projects which were released on Vitamin Deep Recordings. His Debut release entitled Delayed Time EP, released on the 14th of April 2021, is a beautiful two tracks Deep House EP, encompassing local and International influences on its soundscapes, it introduces you to Msotja's unique style of music production and composition. He then followed up the first release with another two tracks EP entitled Vacillations EP, released on the 23rd of February 2022, this body of work is an exposition of Msotja's Deep love for electronic sounds and Synthesizers, It's a High energy EP aimed to Move Dance floors with a perfect blend of high frequency melodies, Deep and groovy basslines laced over funky drum patterns. He then released kissed the Sad Sun on the 27th of July 2022 on a Compilation Album Titled In Da House Sessions Volume III compiled by King Schwarz, which is a mellow and Soulful tune fit for sunset moments over a cold one.Msotja has released quite a number of Mixtapes on Deep In Motion Podcast, which he Established in 2018. Driven by his love and the desire to share the music he loves with the world, he created Deep In Motion Podcast. ‘Deep In Motion Podcast is a platform created for the appreciation of the language of sonics. Vibrations which create a pleasure that human nature cannot do without.' Unlike many other platforms, Deep In Motion Podcast is not limited to a single style of music, it is a platform for exploring and experimenting with different styles of music and taking people on a Musical Journey. Msotja features as a Guest DJ on Podcasts such as, Slow Sessions Podcast, Home Brewed Lounge, Ehanced House Music Capability and Jaiva Vocals.
Synthesizers Podcast Version 2.0 coming soon.
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield are joined by the Allstar team of creative directors, musicians & artists (Sam Kassirer & Harrison Goodale) who produced the one of a kind short film “Refuge Alaska!” The Boy Band Era, Lou Pearlman “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scan”, “The Yintah” documentary, commercial and industrial impacts on indigenous lands, longer term impact, creating public access, Intro to Sustain Nature & Music connection made w/Jessica Bonner, the project team, choreographers, composers & the musicians, The meditation & zen vibe produced in the film, paring the music & videography, creating the 4 segments & integrating the musical inspiration through art, obtaining permissions and working with local videographers, partnering with conservation groups, connecting the music industry with conservation & public lands, Soundscapes, the inspiration and reason behind the film, composing a film, parameters & the use of instruments (Segment 1 Pianos, Segment 2 Vocalization, Segment 3 Woodwinds, Segment 4 Synthesizers), the films initial release in 2022, Showing the film premier at the Anchorage museum, nature & music and the human connection, big thanks to the entire Sustain music & Nature team! Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram - www.instgram.com/alaskawildproject Watch us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject $upport on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject
In this episode we start with the Patch Deck Junior Rungler patch and modify it using cards from Patch TCG!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nullphiinfinity ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
In this episode we start with a patch consisting of a single module and then slowly add one or two modules at a time to build a larger patch!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nullphiinfinity Bandcamp: https://nullphiinfinity.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nullphiinfinity/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nullphiinfinity ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Welcome back. It's a new season of Soundwalk, the album series / podcast / newsletter that transports you to sound-rich natural places via roving binaural audio field recordings paired to a melodic, ambient score. In this short two-part season we are discovering serene soundscapes within the city of Portland, Oregon. Thank you for tuning in!See that dark green canyon in the foreground? That's where we're going to escape the sound of the city, within the city.Every Portlander knows about Forest Park, the forested hillside roughly eight miles long and one mile wide, northwest of the city. Most Portlanders have visited it. In contrast, my guess is less than one in ten would be able to point to Marquam Nature Park on a map, and even less have visited.Marquam is the “secret” nature park mere minutes from downtown. I've posted field recordings from here before, but this is the first soundwalk I've shared. What's most noteworthy about this place to me is how quickly the canyon spirits you away from the hum of the city as you venture in. It's really quite amazing. The city throbs at full volume just over the hill, and here—provided leaf blowers aren't in use on residential properties along the bluff— you'll find serene quiet; the twitter of birds, the murmur of streams. At the park's main gateway the visitor is greeted by a tile mosaic that forms an amphitheater. Inscribed in its depiction of park flora and fauna is this message: Tranquility reminds us that we are a small part of nature in a place where listening and looking inspire us.Sometimes I wonder if I've become a bit extreme about sound. That is, I wonder if I'm peculiarly bothered by city noise or unusually thirsty for quiet refuges. This message hints to me that I'm not alone. “Tranquility” and “listening” strike me as potent and deliberate word choices. Unlike the new Forest Park entrance north of town, this one embraces the visitor and conveys them quickly to a natural, tranquil setting.Thus, on our soundwalk from Mar 8th of this year, we encounter the sounds of Dark-eyed Junco, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Pacific Wren, American Robin, Golden-crowned Kinglet and others all rising above the many creeks, streams and seeps we pass by on foot. At the 25 minute mark we come to a trail culvert spitting out water in a rhythm. It's an unusual and entrancing sound, worth lingering on. A Pacific Wren sings in the distance. Junco trills percolate through the canyon. Synthesizers pulse and sweep in response. It's a recipe for a reverie, if you're open to it. The instrumentation is comprised of piano, zither, and electric piano—all played solo—with occasional woodwind (clarinet & bass clarinet) and synth pad accompaniment. As always it errs on the side of minimalism.Marquam Nature Park Soundwalk is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Amazon, YouTube…) Friday, September 6th. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe
Podcast Overview: The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including personal life, music, genre pigeonholing, and the evolution of electronic music. It delves into the challenges of being a versatile artist in a commercialized industry and reminisces about the club culture of the past. The discussion also touches on the rise of electronic music as a dominant genre in the music industry. The conversation covers Hammer's journey into disco music, the evolution of the Feel My Bicep blog, the transition to producing tracks, and the creative process in the studio. It also delves into the challenges and inspirations of music production, the role of experimentation, and the impact of gear and training on the creative process. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the creative process in the studio, music production for fashion shows, the desire to work on film scores, the challenges of creating an album, the process of developing a live show, and the anxiety and rewards of pushing beyond one's comfort zone.Who Is Hammer: Belfast born and bred, with further education in Glasgow's rich house and techno scene, Rory Hamilton aka Hammer has established himself as one of the UK's most exciting DJ and producers, illuminating dancefloors around Europe and beyond with his own take on electronic music.Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode: 2296 Moog the man and Moog the machine: a lesson in engineering design. Today, we meet a musical engineer with guest scientist Andrew Boyd.
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