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Thursday, May 17, 2007

History Re: Computer Music Turns 50

posted by Donte Parks on May 17 at 22:50 PM

In celebration of the birthday of computer music, here’s a primer on the world of electronic music from 1983. If you’re into analog synths and oscilloscopes, here’s some gear-porn for you.

But wait, there’s more. Here are parts two and three.

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did anyone else get this email?

* * * for immediate release * * *

Announcing a Synthesizer/Electronic Music Composition Challenge for the
Seattle area.

What: A composition contest using synthesizer/electronic sound design
and composition skills.

Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked by June 14, 2007 and received
by June 20.

When: Contest judging event is Tuesday, June 26th, starting at 8:00
p.m.

Where: CHAC Lounge, 1621 12th Avenue, Seattle (the lower level of the
Capitol Hill Arts Center)

How Much: There is no cost to enter though compositions must be
submitted in Audio CD format.

Posted by Garrett | May 18, 2007 10:56 AM
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"submitted in Audio CD format."

This is the kicker for me. If I could find an 1/8inch reel to reel, I'd enter.I got a spool around here from a tape-loop seminar. A few minutes of buchla and arp twisty growls. I called it Oil Rig and had the introductionist read a poem of mine about Bob Hope. No prizes but an excellent venue in the fine arts building.

Posted by Garrett | May 18, 2007 11:58 AM
3

i've gotten that email three-four times now and have meant to post something about it. thanks for the reminder!

Posted by donte | May 18, 2007 2:53 PM
4

nice find... the narrator kinda looks like aphex twin ;)

Posted by Brandon Ivers | May 21, 2007 4:52 PM

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