Instrumental Music
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In: Experimental (Instrumental) Music
By: Ja Woolf
The ancient musical instrument, the carnyx, has been reconstructed and now plays with La Banda Europa. The instrument may also be a totem with religious significance. more...
Artist Profile of Wendy Carlos
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
An introduction to the work of Wendy Carlos (formerly Walter Carlos), "The original synth." Colleague of Robert Moog and creator of "Switched-On Bach." more...
A History of Moog Synthesizers
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
A history of the Moog synth. The name Moog is synonymous with synthesizers. From Moog Modulars to the Little Phatty, Moog has been influencing music for over 40 years. more...
The Circuit-Bent Speak and Spell
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
An introduction to incantors, circuit-bent Texas Instruments Speak and Spell-type toys that create streams of gloriously chaotic sound. more...
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
An introduction the work of of Q. Reed Ghazala, artist, writer, musician, and inventor of circuit-bending. more...
Alpha's Come From Heaven: Buy It!
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Ben Wood
Massive Attack's former labelmates Alpha took the 'Bristol sound' into new dimensions of drifting, languorous beauty with Comes From Heaven's jazzy, soulful soundscapes more...
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
Review of Matmos's April 22nd concert in Madrid at La Casa Encendida. Matmos are a pair of experimental musicians from San Francisco. more...
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
Review of the new single, "Breathe," from the Cinematic Orchestra. Jason Swinscoe works with Motown legend Fontella Bass and singer-songwriter Patrick Watson more...
Introduction to Circuit Bending
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
An introduction to and history of circuit bending, from its accidental origins with Reed Ghazala to the present, links to free mp3s of circuit bent music and more. more...
In: Instrumental Music (general)
By: Michael Buell Jr
Review of "Tongues," the new album from Kieran Hebden (a.k.a. Four Tet) and jazz drummer Steve Reid available now on Domino more...
