all this junk
2001-03-02 by klem klemmingberg
First:
On the subject of "electronic music", I just picked up
"Archive Tapes Synthesizer ANS
(1964-1971)"-- music created on the Russian ANS
synthesizer. If you're into that old skool e lectronic sound, this is
crucial listening. On Electroshock Records--manufactured in
Sweden!!
On whether analogue is played out: let's think about
it. Analogue synths began in the
'50's (roughly) & ended (the first time) in the
'80's. I don't think 30 years is enough time
for the exploration of the potentials of a new
instrument--either in the playing or the
technological development. I think it's great that folks
are digiing in & developing anew
because I think there are fresh sonic depths to be
plumbed.
Here's my view of the future: the next great revolution
will be a synthesis of the digital
and analogue in a way that hasn't even been glimpsed yet (I'm
talking about a lot more than music here, but not excluding music at all.)
If you look at a television or a record player or an
analogue modular--these are brilliant devices. But so are computers &
cd players. Now when the two are mixed just right (much in the manner that
Reese's
mixes peanut butter & chocolate)--there will be the next
huge paradigm shift.
pizza out
tomr