This history making release marked the return to nonsoundtrack albums after the success of presleys 1968 christmas television special. Switchedon bach is the first studio album by the american composer wendy carlos, released. Switchedon bach, a classical music album by walter carlos. An important figure in the original us punk and new wave scenes, he was responsible for the discovery and early development of the ramones, blondie, talking heads and others. Hans wurman embraces the new technology and even finds time for some prescient thoughts on the future of. However, switched on bach is one of my least favorite. On youtube you can listen to some of his lps dating from the late 1960s and 1970s.
Including all the full length albums, plus the singles and remixes. Art of moog shared this video, documenting the recording of the bach goldberg variations aria with a moog system 55 art of moog is a new group that performs bach, live on synthesizers, taking inspiration from the classic switched on bach recordings of electronic music pioneer wendy carlos. Moog music is manufacturer of a number of analogue synthesizers and theremins. Sony music is issuing bach to moog a brandnew album showcasing the reissued moog modular synthesizer, as well as the modern generation of moog. Vinyl see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Switchedon bach was the first classical album to go platinum in america, remaining at no 1 in the classical album charts for more than three years peaking at no 10 in the pop charts. The 1968 release and overwhelming success of switchedon bach caused quite a frenzy at the time. Klaus wurman the moog strikes bach complete youtube. To say nothing of chopin, mozart, rachmaninoff, paganini and prokofieff on discogs.
January 10, 2016 posted in uncategorized comments off on hans wurman the moog strikes bach original german stereo lp 1969 tweet classical pieces transcribed to. This rca red seal release from 1969 is one of the moog records. How the moog synthesizer changed the sound of music open. Craig leon interview and free bach to moog download ableton. Listen to moogmusicinc soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create asheville, nc. Hans wurman moog strikes bach complete album download ive often shared moog covers albums, and i think its something ill continue. I own no rights this is just music for yall to enjoy and listen too. Released in 1968 on columbia masterworks catalog no. Then, in 1968 wendy carlos used a moog synthesizer to reinterpret several bach compositions, and switchedon bach became a novelty hit that led to many more classical moog recordings from carlos, as well as to her original contributions to stanley kubricks a clockwork orange and the shining. Most were ill conceived and revealed their production shortcomings. Youre on the official mcm website, also run by the guys.
Subsequent 25 is a 2note paraphonic analog synthesizer. The album won three grammys, bringing synthesizers out of. Without this album, the moog synthesizer likely would not have reached such popularity. Wrote some whiny selfindulgent stuff on the other site. The instruments ability to produce unique sounds led to musical boundaries being pushed back, with records such as the moog strikes bach by hans. Produced by carlos and rachel elkind, the album is a collection of pieces by johann sebastian bach performed by carlos and benjamin folkman on a moog synthesizer. Unfortunately, few of carlos recordings are available online, but you can hear the shinings main. Manuals, firmware, software, and presets for all your moog instruments. There seem to be hundreds of these out there, many of which were released in the years immediately following the surprise runaway success of wendy. If want to learn how the the moog sub 37 works, youll find that this course is the ultimate sub 37 users guide.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Hans wurman moog strikes bach complete album download ive often shared moog covers albums, and i think its something ill continue to do until i stop finding weird moog covers albums. If this is all youve heard, youre missing out this is a dull, mechanical and rote performance in my opinion. Hans wurman the moog strikes bach original german stereo lp. He was an excellent musician, a gifted composer, and a pioneer of electronic music through his fascinating use of the moog synthesizer. The moog synthesizers are sought after instruments, because of their unique fat sound in 1949, robert arthur moog started to produce theremins. His 24 caprices were probably composed in 1807, while he was in the service of the baciocchi court it is widely considered one of the most difficult pieces ever written for the solo violin. Switchedon bach by walter carlos album, electronic. Its the only place you can purchase 100% genuine merchandise created by marty, moog and some of their good mates. Theres a bit of crackle here and there, mainly at the end of b2 but i. Switchedon bach is the first studio album by the american composer wendy carlos, released under the name walter carlos, in october 1968 by columbia records. Bach to moog a realisation for electronics and orchestra. Klaus wurman the moog strikes bach 1969 rca red seal.
The instruments ability to produce unique sounds led to musical boundaries being pushed back, with records such as the moog strikes bach. The groups official debut took place in london, in april 2018, as part of the 2018 bach weekend at. A selection of classical pieces given the moog treatment. Switched on bach bach toccata and fugue on a makenoise shared system. Bach to moog album combines new system 55 synth, orchestra.
Stream tracks and playlists from moogmusicinc on your desktop or mobile device. To my fellow car enthusiasts and mighty car mods fans this is for you. Incredible vintage synth album from 1970, arranged and performed by hans wurman using a moog modular synth. Excitingly, this is also the first album to be recorded utilizing the newly reissued moog. So dive in and learn how to master that moog sound in this collection of 39 stepbystep video tutorials by matt vanacoro. Weve made it cheap and mad so you can rock out in your ride but dont blame us when your elderly neighbours come knocking on. Rca red seal 1969 tracklist a1 chopin black key etude, op. Although switched on bach was not the first album to make use of the modular synthesizer, it was, by far, the most commercially and critically successful of its kind. Elvis is in the building or is that onboard the ship. Listen to your favorite songs from bach to moog a realisation for electronics and orchestra by craig leon now.
After more than 40 years, moog music has resumed production of the highly soughtafter moog 16 channel vocoder. August 9, 2019 august 9, 2019 7 comments switched on version of bachs toccata and fugue in d minor. The album, which features electronic renditions of ten works by j. From bach to moog via sirius b although not a household name, craig leons career as a producer is about as distinguished and varied as it gets. Classical pieces transcribed to and performed on the moog synthesizer.
The album won three grammys, bringing synthesizers out of electronics laboratories and into the musical mainstream. In 1968, shortly before the release of switchedon bach, moog spoke at the annual audio. Hans wurman the moog strikes bach complete dreamlandtreemusic. Its early instruments included various moog modular synthesizer systems, including the worlds first commercial synthesizer, followed by the launch of the minimoog. Everything you always wanted to hear on the moog by andrew kazdin and thomas z. But it was walter later wendy carlos who first brought attention to moog and synthesisers in general with the landmark switchedon bach album in 1968. Elvis presley from elvis in memphis captain beyonds. It played a key role in bringing synthesizers to popular music, which had. To say nothing of chopin, mozart, rachmaninoff, paganini and prokofieff at discogs. Chopin,mozart,rachmaninoff,paganini and prokofieff author format. Flash player from adobe is required to hear the samples. Released in 1969 on rca records from elvis in memphis is the 15th studio album by elvis presley. The caprice, in the key of a minor, consists of a theme, 11 variations, and a finale. Hans wurman the moog strikes bach complete youtube.
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