Tag: Bach
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Happy birthday, Wendy Carlos Nov. 14!
Learn more about this innovator in the world of electronic and synthesized music: https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/2023/09/10/wendy-carlos-a-true-innovator-in-synthesized-music/comment-page-1/?fbclid=IwAR0d4CzoWMQOgpzcwa7I8Bzs-0cJtVrCAK0MtJ26aMRTGNcKnH2T_kilCoQ_aem_Afpp24X0h05xZVcWifAjADlj1ILx-Rg8_MqrlAqppJkWGcA5tvi84De3lionb-Pa0MI#comments
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Wendy Carlos: A True Innovator in Synthesized Music
Wendy Carlos is widely recognized for her pioneering work in the field of electronic music, especially her groundbreaking album “Switched-On Bach” released in 1968, and for her collaborations with Bob Moog, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer.
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What is Minimalism in Music?
Minimalist music is a genre that typically features: Rhythm: repetitive patterns with gradual changes in these patterns to build tension and release over time. Harmonic structure: typically simple, avoiding complex chord progressions or dissonant harmonies. Prowess-oriented: rather than structured around a traditional narrative. Timbre and Texture: Minimalist composers often uses non-traditional instrumentation to create unique…
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Is Bach’s Birthday March 21st or 31st?
Would you believe, both? Bach’s birth was originally recorded using the Julian calendar, but by the time of his death in 1750, most of Europe had changed to the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar miscalculated the length of a year by about 10 days! Though most of present-day Germany had switched to the Gregorian calendar…