Review: Deconstructing Dad – The Music, Machines & Mystery Of Raymond Scott

Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines & Mystery Of Raymond Scott is a new documentary on the life of  composer, band leader and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott. Raymond Scott is probably best known for the tightly arranged swing band works from early in his career, which were featured in Looney Tunes cartoons. Later in his career,… Read More Review: Deconstructing Dad – The Music, Machines & Mystery Of Raymond Scott

Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Electronic Music Tips (For Aphex Twin, Plastikman & Others)

Back in 1995, classical composer and electronic music pioneer Karlheinz Stockhausen (22 August 1928 – 5 December 2007) took the time to give a listen to some then-current tracks by Aphex Twin, Plasticman, Scanner and Daniel Pemberton. While his comments are a few years old, they’re worth reading for his perspective. Stockhausen had these music… Read More Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Electronic Music Tips (For Aphex Twin, Plastikman & Others)

Jean Michel Jarre On Why He Still Loves Analog Synthesizers

Synth music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre may see the benefits of software synths – but when he goes on tour, he takes a huge collection of rare analog gear. Why does he still prefer analog synthesizers? “There is such warmth, such depth, that we have lost somehow,” says Jarre.“These instruments are quite special in the… Read More Jean Michel Jarre On Why He Still Loves Analog Synthesizers