The Mike Oldfield Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf5N3pyN1lE Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story tells the story of one of the most iconic recordings of all time and the man behind it.
Tag: history of electronic music
Synthesizers In The Movies
Synthesizers in the Movies, embedded below, is an hour-long documentary that looks at the history of synthesizers and electronic instruments being used on film soundtracks.
40 Years Of Women In Electronic Music
Avant-garde and outsider arts site UbuWeb has shared a 40+ year audio retrospective of women in electronic music. Women In Electronic Music 1938-1982, originally broadcast on April 1, 2010, features the work of Clara Rockmore, Bebe & Louis Barron, Daphne Oram, Delia Derbyshire, Pauline Oliveros, Laurie Spiegel, Eliane Radigue (above), Suzanne Ciani and many others.
The History Of The BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Pioneers of Sound is a short documentary that looks at the history and influence of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. The BBC Radiophonic Workshop was originally created in 1958, to create sound effects and music for radio. It was closed in March 1998, because other alternatives had become available. Since then, several of the original members of… Read More The History Of The BBC Radiophonic Workshop
R Is For Roland
R Is For Roland is a new hardcover book about the history of 23 selected Roland synthesizers and drum machines, from 1973 until 1987, that revolutionized the world of electronic music. The book features over 384 pages, filled with portraits of the machines, detailed insight into the history and scores of artist interviews. It features Lee “Scratch” Perry,… Read More R Is For Roland
Creating The Dr Who Theme At The BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Creating the Theme – Radiophonic Workshop – Doctor Who was uploaded by: Doctor Who
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Jean Michel Jarre Explains Why The Elka Synthex Reissue Matters
Jean-Michel Jarre: why Elka Synthex matters was uploaded by: Elka Synthex
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‘Stay True Poland’ Features Polish Electronic Music Pioneers
Boiler Room & Ballantine’s Present: Stay True Poland was uploaded by: Boiler Room
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David Friend On The History Of The ARP Odyssey
Korg ARP Odyssey Introduction With David Friend was uploaded by: Synthtopia
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Ray Kurzweil Awarded Technical Grammy Award
Inventor Ray Kurzweil will receive the 2015 Technical Grammy Award Sunday, Feb 8th, for his work in the field of music technology. The Technical Grammy Award is a Special Merit Award presented by vote of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Trustees, for contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field. Kurzweil is… Read More Ray Kurzweil Awarded Technical Grammy Award
