The New Sound of Music (1979)



httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MsyOe7xCqg&feature=relmfu

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=919RleFXcNM&feature=relmfu

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or8N2v7pR8I&feature=relmfu

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJHtcWLhrX4&feature=relmfu

Fascinating BBC doc on history of recorded music featuring a whole lot of EMS synths including the Synthi 100 “Delaware” modular system (pictured below). Fun Fact: Years ago I had the opportunity to buy a Synthi 100 system in beautiful condition for a very reasonable price. For reasons I can’t explain now, I passed on it. Honestly, it would have been a nightmare to maintain and very impractical, but look at that thing. I still regret the decision every time I see a picture of a 100. These days my synth acquisition pace has slowed quite a bit, mostly just holding out for a Memorymoog LAMM and a Prophet 5, then I’ll be done.

BBC: The New Sound of Music (1979) Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Via Synthtopia



4 Comments

  1. Jarson says:

    ‘then I’ll be done…”

    can we quote you on that? 🙂

  2. Projectionist says:

    If you enjoy that cozy, mysterious analog synth sound done by “BBC Radiophonic Orchestra” folks back in the day, I suggest checking out “Belbury Poly” and some other stuff of “Ghost Box” record label.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCj79gNwFg0
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGW05V7nCOQ
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_e2XH0bjkg

  3. thanks for share this article

  4. Abrag says:

    these are exactly as i had in my head while we were stnohiog.i love the ones on the couch from the side and the top down. such a good balance of color and calmness. this baby was perfect and mom and dad made our job so easy. love how these turned out. we need more of these types of models and sessions. i’m in love. lesli

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