Thursday, March 25, 2010

Music for Electronic & Older Instruments


various artists compilation - Music for Electronic & Older Instruments

LP released during the 1960s

*Thanks to Caitlyn for letting me use her photo of her cover. Go check out her blog for more music including her own compilations and mixes of the latest music and an awesome post of a rare 10" of early experimental electronic music by Herbert Brun.

Speaking of early experimental electronic music, it's been overdue for an appearance in this blog. There should be more coming soon.

Tape sounds on all tracks on side 1 produced at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, New York

Performers:

CONCERTED PIECE FOR TAPE RECORDER AND ORCHESTRA

Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Jose Serebrier - conductor

EVENTS for tape recorder

Voices: Mildred Dunnock, Martha Scott, Lee Bowman

IMPROVISATION

Ward Davenny - piano; Keith Wilson - clarinet; David Schwartz - viola

TWO PRAYER SETTINGS

New York Chamber Soloists; Charles Bressler - tenor; Melvin Kaplan - conductor


Tracklisting:


Side 1


1. Otto Luening and Vladimir Ussachevsky - Concerted Piece for Tape Recorder and Orchestra {8:20}


2. Vladimir Ussachevsky - Of Wood and Brass {4:15}


3. Vladimir Ussachevsky - Wireless Fantasy {4:23}


Side 2


1. Mel Powell - Events for Tape Recorder {6:34}


2. Mel Powell - Improvisation {5:54}


3. Mel Powell - Second Electronic Setting {4:33}


4. Mel Powell - Two Prayer Settings {4:43}


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9 comments:

  1. Many thanks G.S. :)

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  2. I used to play this on my experimental radio show in college. TOtally forgot that this lp even existed. It never failed to instigate hateful/hilarious complaint calls on the studio line! thanks for the post.

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  3. Totally amazing!! Thanks a lot for this kind of jewel.
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    There's a link to your great blog.

    Cheers!!
    CM

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  4. I love exploring the musical landscape. Thanks so much for your generosity.

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  5. another CRI release worth at least one listen.

    look forward to it. thank you.

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