He is so spot on with everything he says in this video. I absolutely love what he's done with it and really dig that nexus of analogue, digital and human he's recorded.
I'm always amazed by people who can actually use things not for what they're made for. And I'm amazed much more when such experiments can show that the music we made is mostly based on what we can achieve If we really want to, not complaining about what we have but just searching new possibilities in it. Congrats for the musician and congrats for Moog whose synth could make the idea come true :) Cheers!
This is so great! I love (and totally agree with) his comments on Bach, and I'd really like to hear more examples of traditional orchestras incorporating analog synthesizers. Time to do some searching...
What a delightful 15 minutes. IMHO Craig has all the hallmarks of a true expert - open, articulate, enthusiastic and refreshingly modest about his expertise. Reminds me of Stephen Hough. Growing up on Wendy Carlos's Switched on Bach, it's lovely to see a fresh approach utilising the same sort of tech she had (plus one or two modern elements...). Thank you for sharing this! Regards from Sydney, Dave
The genius of Windy Carlos (possibly Bach reincarnated), is that her interpretation of the various Bach works, within the confines of the technology, in my evaluation - exceeds any modern day performance on synths. Her interpretation, selection of tones-timbre and seemingly pedal, is without qualification - full stop. A much greater interest is how possibly was this achieved? I think if Windy Carlos was to have today's modern instruments, her album would not be as astounding as in the 60's. Why? The more color pallets does not mean better - interesting but not necessarily better. Thumbs up.
With all do respect and gratitude of Craig Leon's contribution of this electronic version of Bach, including this video - art form (content) usually trumps technology. Windy Carlos voicing and patch selection is, in my humble opinion, unmatched. We can talk about technological achievements all day long, what survives as most important when considering art form here, is: music interpretation, performance and, unique to synths, instruments selection and voicing. Synth, data acquisition (MIDI which did not exist then) and recording techniques without argument, were extremely primitive by today's standards, however Windy's presentation of Bach's works are unparalleled and will continue to be. Another interesting observation is - that when you factor in technological advances of the modern electronic equipment, it just makes sense that later versions by other artist (based upon the Switched-On-Bach of the early 1970s model) would most certainly have gotten better. The availability of the color pallet (instruments and effects) and ease of use of modern-day equipment would lend to a more extensive interpretation - not true. The impact of Switched-On-Bach was immense during the album's release and is still today. The debut of Bach's work by W. Carlos as an electronic interpretation continues to be uncontested. I am convinced that Windy Carlos was being channel by Bach - full stop.
Music is music. Voices are, however, infinite. Whatever makes the sound and integrates with the creator is valid. I agree - this is great. Wendy Carlos' 'Switched On Bach' however is unique and brilliant. Personally I would favour the Yamaha CS-80 for this sort of thing. But I am biased - I used to own one so I know it's capabilities - it's beauty and power. But, like an idiot, I was tempted to sell my one (albeit at a vast capital gain to myself).
Just up the road,, 40 to AssVille NC is the annual Moog Fest,, bob lived his last years here. Assville is sort of a hippy East,, Lots of great bands,, Check out Donna The Buffalo.
I saw the Ramones in 1986 (if I recall) at the World Surfing Championship at Rincon in Puerto Rico. After dark at the Marine Base after some great reggae band, out come the Ramones. Hot damn.
Reminds me of the soundtrack to clockwork orange which took compositions from various composers like Beethoven and Purcel but re imagined them with retro synths
It would be possible to use unconventional instruments -- for example a clarinet (and it is possible to play a clarinet as aggressively as a trumpet) in the Second Brandenburg Concerto. Bach did not have the clarinet available. Or maybe turn strings into vocalise. Would it work? Who knows? The balance would be different, and perhaps put some people off. Merging some very different traditions, perhaps involving an anachronism might be interesting. A Handelian arrangement of Pictures at an Exhibition ?
I love Bach and I love Moog synths but I think it's a shame the midi synth lines are quantised to the grid against the musical string players. You can really hear the rhythms clash at 12:15 when the strings phrase off, not pretty!
Kind of weird that it took so long into this video for the name Wendy Carlos to be said, since this is a continuation of that theme/idea.
Under 2 minutes...
Get over yourself
This is about MUSIC not your narcissistic lifestyle
They should call it "The Moog Strikes Bach". Oh hold on...
He is so spot on with everything he says in this video. I absolutely love what he's done with it and really dig that nexus of analogue, digital and human he's recorded.
I'm always amazed by people who can actually use things not for what they're made for. And I'm amazed much more when such experiments can show that the music we made is mostly based on what we can achieve If we really want to, not complaining about what we have but just searching new possibilities in it. Congrats for the musician and congrats for Moog whose synth could make the idea come true :) Cheers!
how is this not what it's made for? it's an instrument.
Hunart© this keeps me from liking normal, current music. This is an art and a science.
This is so great! I love (and totally agree with) his comments on Bach, and I'd really like to hear more examples of traditional orchestras incorporating analog synthesizers. Time to do some searching...
"We're using a Moog to perform Bach. It's kind of a Mach piece." -Nigel Tufnel
A Brilliant Man! Such a tasteful and elegant way to illuminate the timeless genius of JS!
What a delightful 15 minutes. IMHO Craig has all the hallmarks of a true expert - open, articulate, enthusiastic and refreshingly modest about his expertise. Reminds me of Stephen Hough. Growing up on Wendy Carlos's Switched on Bach, it's lovely to see a fresh approach utilising the same sort of tech she had (plus one or two modern elements...). Thank you for sharing this! Regards from Sydney, Dave
oh this is awesome, looking forward to hearing the full album!
This is absolutely incredible...
It's amazing that they've re-released the Moog modulars. I would so love a chance to play one one day. Never gonna happen but a person can dream...
Wonderful... absolutely wonderful! Love Bach... Love Synths... What more can I say.
Woah! Not where I expected to learn new things about Ramones recording techniques. So cool.
What a cool guy, respect!
Fantastic, fantastic album.
Absolutely love this!
Fantastic! Enjoyed this little documentary very much!
Your vibe says it all. WOW!!
The genius of Windy Carlos (possibly Bach reincarnated), is that her interpretation of the various Bach works, within the confines of the technology, in my evaluation - exceeds any modern day performance on synths. Her interpretation, selection of tones-timbre and seemingly pedal, is without qualification - full stop. A much greater interest is how possibly was this achieved?
I think if Windy Carlos was to have today's modern instruments, her album would not be as astounding as in the 60's. Why? The more color pallets does not mean better - interesting but not necessarily better. Thumbs up.
I like the studio he has !
I'm liking his idea for 100 interviews with 100 people to see 100 different methods.
This is awesome on so many levels !
Very cool! I look forward to getting the finished album! :-)
Moog is special synth and i like it !
Craig, I wish I could visit you! You MUST be having a fun time!
Oh hell yeah! Can't wait.
this is really inspiring - thx for this vid
Stunning and Brave 😳🙀💕🔥❤️
With all do respect and gratitude of Craig Leon's contribution of this electronic version of Bach, including this video - art form (content) usually trumps technology. Windy Carlos voicing and patch selection is, in my humble opinion, unmatched. We can talk about technological achievements all day long, what survives as most important when considering art form here, is: music interpretation, performance and, unique to synths, instruments selection and voicing. Synth, data acquisition (MIDI which did not exist then) and recording techniques without argument, were extremely primitive by today's standards, however Windy's presentation of Bach's works are unparalleled and will continue to be.
Another interesting observation is - that when you factor in technological advances of the modern electronic equipment, it just makes sense that later versions by other artist (based upon the Switched-On-Bach of the early 1970s model) would most certainly have gotten better. The availability of the color pallet (instruments and effects) and ease of use of modern-day equipment would lend to a more extensive interpretation - not true. The impact of Switched-On-Bach was immense during the album's release and is still today. The debut of Bach's work by W. Carlos as an electronic interpretation continues to be uncontested. I am convinced that Windy Carlos was being channel by Bach - full stop.
Music is music. Voices are, however, infinite. Whatever makes the sound and integrates with the creator is valid. I agree - this is great. Wendy Carlos' 'Switched On Bach' however is unique and brilliant. Personally I would favour the Yamaha CS-80 for this sort of thing. But I am biased - I used to own one so I know it's capabilities - it's beauty and power. But, like an idiot, I was tempted to sell my one (albeit at a vast capital gain to myself).
Just up the road,, 40 to AssVille NC is the annual Moog Fest,, bob lived his last years here. Assville is sort of a hippy East,, Lots of great bands,, Check out Donna The Buffalo.
Jordan Rudess would love to collab with this gentleman. Totally catching his pitch
Ode to Carlos 😄👊🏻🌸🌷🌻🙏 rock on brotha
Nice surround monitoring with B&W 805s. 👍♥️
Brilliant simply Brilliant
YO! At @9:26 what are these Sub Phatty RACK MOUNT looking synths and where does one find one??
Im sure youve figured out by now, those are SLIM PHATTYS, a module form of the Little Phatty, so not directly related to the Sub phatty
They are the moog Slim phatty
Slim Phatty
GREAT!!!
Really enjoyed this video. I think I will order my own System 55! :-)
Where can I get more info on that Ramones guitar processing?
I saw the Ramones in 1986 (if I recall) at the World Surfing Championship at Rincon in Puerto Rico. After dark at the Marine Base after some great reggae band, out come the Ramones. Hot damn.
Reminds me of the soundtrack to clockwork orange which took compositions from various composers like Beethoven and Purcel but re imagined them with retro synths
amazing.i wonder what JSB would make of this if he was alive today?
Welp...off to the Amazon link to one-click this puppy.
+Helium Road the moog hardware on the video is more expensive than the house it's in :)
Wish I had a moog like that.
Now you can for a fraction of the price with Behringer.
I own a Realistic Concertmate MG1 version of a Moog Rouge
10:43 "that has the low moog,(points) that thing there" ***Camera stay's focus on him, doesn't show EPIC MOOG, missed opportunity.
The future is here :*)
That guy is so cool. Nearly as cool as the System 55 synth.
Very Wendy Carlos.
yes it is good
Quite beutiful results
Please, Please tell me this is going to be released on Vinyl.
69voxbeetle Yes
Walter Carlos - Bach Electrónico have the vinyl :)
“Switched on Bach”?
49k for that unit?
So is that an Asheville Moog or a NY Moog?
+Rhythmicons oooo, the true question.
Their latest mini factory is in Durham in a re-imagined Tobacco warehouse.
wendy carlos ?
190 tracks @ 196k....
Bach would love Moog Synthesizer.
And metal guitars :)
I'm still waiting for someone to replicate Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2 and 3 in C Minor (In full) If only I had the talent...
It would be possible to use unconventional instruments -- for example a clarinet (and it is possible to play a clarinet as aggressively as a trumpet) in the Second Brandenburg Concerto. Bach did not have the clarinet available. Or maybe turn strings into vocalise.
Would it work? Who knows? The balance would be different, and perhaps put some people off.
Merging some very different traditions, perhaps involving an anachronism might be interesting. A Handelian arrangement of Pictures at an Exhibition ?
hmmm... i would have advised you to check out Carlos' super famous 'Switched On Bach' before endeavouring to repeat history
I love Bach and I love Moog synths but I think it's a shame the midi synth lines are quantised to the grid against the musical string players. You can really hear the rhythms clash at 12:15 when the strings phrase off, not pretty!
I got two humble Moogs, a M32 I call Bob 1 and a Subsequent I call Bob 2.
Oops spoke too soon Wendy was given credit. Sorry
Wendy Carlos.
The Tron Soundtrack.
What a funny guy!
Wendy Carlos had the same idea
beautiful music bad wrong tuning they used 432hz instead of 440hz standard, review history on XIX century, with Giussepe Verdi for example
Friendly personality
Interesting..
Not nearly as bombastic as Switched On Bach. It's much more subdued. Nice!
face of an android. beautiful
now this shit is better than kanye
5U lives 🤓
too much talking, I wanna hear music & sound examples...
BadAzzMachine
sorry , Wendy Carlos beat you to it by 40 years.......
Yawn!