In his latest video, Alex Ball looks at the history of synthesist and composer Morg Garson‘s 1969 Moog IIIc modular synthesizer, the system featured on Plantasia and a host of other ‘Moogsploitation’ style albums from the late ’60s and ’70s.
The video digs into the history of this rare instrument, telling the story of how Garson got into synths and used it on all types of unusual albums, how it was purchased by developer Mark Barton for $900, and how it ultimately ended up with synthesist Anthony Marinelli.
In addition to telling the history of this unique instrument, Ball shares a musical example, featuring the Marinelli & the Plantasia Moog.
In the video below, Marinelli picks up the story, talking with Barton about the Plantasia Moog and digging deeper into technical details:
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Kudos to Mike Ball Anthony and of course RIP Mr Garson who made some scrumptious and original Moog music. The tones Mr Garson was creating esp the percussion stuff was way way ahead of the curve.