Read about silver apples of the moon, part 1 edit by morton subotnick and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Karlrecords designed as an outlet for puzzling sounds that. Wergo here are two classics by a master of pure electronic music. It starts with colors 19992000 15 minutes return 1984 33 minutes commissioned in honor of halleys comet sidewinder 1971 30 minutes commissioned by columbia records. While not quite as frenetic as stockhausens kontakte, nor perhaps as complex as subotnicks earlier work for the buchla, silver apples of the moon, touch still clearly challenges the preconceptions of what was considered music at the dawn of the information age. This year will also see the premiere of subotnicks new multimedia work crowds and power at new york citys lincoln center from 2022 july where hell also perform silver apples of the moon. Nonesuch records released morton subotnicks silver apples of the moon in 1967. A showcase for the buchla 100 synthesizer, an early analogue synthesizer that the composer helped develop, it was the first piece of electronic music commissioned by a record company. Silver apples of the moon, part 1 edit morton subotnick. Electronic music pioneer morton subotnick revisits his landmark 1967 album, silver apples of the moon, as part of the lincoln center festival. Jul, 2017 morton subotnicks seminal silver apples of the moon will be celebrated with 50thanniversary performances at the lincoln center festival.
Apr 17, 20 morton subotnick s practice space the pioneering electronic composer responsible for silver apples of the moon turned 80 years old this week. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon haunted house. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Subotnick the making of silver apples of the moon youtube. The legendary album reissued and remastered from morton subotnick 1967. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon part 1 edit. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon 180gr lp. Silver apples of the moon morton subotnick 1967 full album. Morton subotnick helped bring the modular voltagecontrolled synthesizer to a state of readiness for performance and recording and was the first composer to take advantage of the new instruments potential. Download morton subotnick silver apple files tradownload. With don buchla, he devised the first synthesizer, the buchla, and was soon hitting the top of the classical music charts with silver apples of the moon. This was also the time of the creation of silver apples of the moon, the wild bull and touch. This time subotnick accepted, and set about working on compositions that would soon coalesce into his debut album, silver apples of the moon.
Read more waveshaper media announce subotnicks silver apples of the moon 50th anniversary reissue. Its hard to believe when you hear it especially if its your first time but morton subotnicks spectacular electronic tone poem silver apples of the moon, is 50 years old. Silver apples of the moon the wild bull, an album by morton subotnick on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Part ii defined computer music for a generation that hadnt thought about it yet. Morton subotnick s pitch painter is a rare accomplishment. Kr050 and its th anniversary with a free download label compilation with selected tracks. I also worked on studio arts antimatter twin public performance. Buy morton subotnicks album titled morton subotnick. The dream was realized in a series of works starting with silver apples of the moon and ending with a sky of cloudless sulphur.
Morton subotnick on 50 years of silver apples of the moon. It was the first electronic album ever to be commissioned by a classical record label, and it is. Q2 music visited with subotnick and his wife in the. Worth the collection alone for the lovely cover art. Subotnick will also perform silver apples of the moon in its entirety at the shows. Silver apples of the moon by morton subotnick, released 14 march 2014. Otherworldly probably isnt even enough to describe silver apples of the moon it really is a landmark of electronic music. The wild beasts to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. These create an unusual type of freestyle counterpoint.
Nonesuch records commissioned morton subotnick to create the electronic music suite silver apples of the moon and in 1967 it was realized and put on master tape. From silver apples of the moon to a sky of cloudless sulfur. Morton subotnick the last dream of the beast soprano two celli electronics and ghost electronics. However, it was with a crowd of likeminded avantgarde composers and musicians in san francisco that he hit his stride. After your purchase, you will receive an email with further information. The subsequent lp release was a best seller in the classical music category, although this is anything but classical in structure and sound. Morton subotnick is an american composer of electronic music, best known for his silver apples of the moon, the first electronic work commissioned by a record company, nonesuch. Composed in 1967 specifically for release on nonesuch, silver apples of the moon was subotnick s first fulllength lp of electronic music, and the album became an international sensation.
Morton subotnick documentary in production the wire. The rerelease of silver apples is available as an lp on colored or regular vinyl, on cassette tape, or as part of a fourcd collection. Listen free to morton subotnick silver apples of the moon silver apples of the moon, part one, silver apples of the moon, part two. Morton subotnick revivifies silver apples of the moon for its. Of the moon via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3. Composed in 1967 specifically for release on nonesuch, silver apples of the moon was subotnicks first fulllength lp of electronic music, and the album became an international sensation. It was the first electronic piece specifically commissioned for the phonograph, and it became a surprise bestseller on nonesuch lps and reeltoreel tapes in. Morton subotnicks seminal silver apples of the moon to get. He was one of the founding members of california institute of the arts, where he taught for many years. Here you can find morton subotnick silver apple shared files. Download ghost electronics ii agp59 morton subotnick. The electronic music that tom wolfe and the kennedys frugged. Silver apples of the moon morton subotnick 1967 full.
Music of morton subotnick electronic works four butterflies 1973 618 minutes commissioned by columbia records gestures. Its title is taken from yeats the song of wandering aengus, in which subotnick found inspiration. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon 1967, vinyl. Silver apples of the moon by morton subotnick album. Early electronic music was made using wave generators and tapemanipulated sounds.
Mar 06, 2014 i n 1967, the american composer morton subotnick released a record called silver apples of the moon. Canadian bass clarinetist plays a selection of solo pieces. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon the wild bull, cd booklet writer. Jun 27, 2017 in may 2016, morton subotnick guided the waveshaper media crew, the team behind the forthcoming subotnick documentary, to the location of his bleecker street studio in nyc, where silver. Silver apples of the moon is the debut album by american composer and musician morton subotnick, released by nonesuch records in july 1967. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon discogs. Titled crowds and power, the multimedia performance runs july 2022 and includes voice, electronic sound, visuals and more. Apr 20, 2008 otherworldly probably isnt even enough to describe silver apples of the moon, but the playfulness and sense of intelligence helps to reveal that the machine is not taking over and there is a man behind the curtain.
Morton subotnick born april 14, 1933 is an american composer of electronic music, best known for his 1967 composition silver apples of the moon, the first electronic work commissioned by a record company, nonesuch. Otherworldly probably isnt even enough to describe silver apples of the moon. Most of his music calls for a computer in addition to live electronic processing. Written in 1967 using the buchla modular synthesizer an electronic instrument built by donald buchla utilising suggestions from subotnick and ramon sender, this work contains synthesized tone colours, striking for its day, and a control over pitch that many other. Silver apples of the moon morton subotnick album wikipedia. Morton subotnick 1967 silver apples on the moon 01. Morton subotnick silver apples of the moon spacetime continuum flouresence on 45 rpm photek rings around saturn miles davis fast track photek k. Morton subotnick composer, liner notes, anthony martin cover art, william s. Morton subotnick on making your own creative tools the.
The following is by christian hertzog from contemporary composers the work which brought subotnick celebrity was silver apples of the moon. Ease of play the app is extremely intuitive, so even if kids dont understand all the controls at first, they will quickly figure out the basics. It would wind up reflecting subotnicks interests in both music and technology, as well as a chance to realise his own mcluhaninformed dream of twentieth century chamber music or audio. As a work debuting on vinyl in 1967, silver apples of the moon is split into two parts. Electronic music pioneer and longtime new yorker morton subotnick silver apples of the moon presents a new piece with live video. Jun 29, 2017 morton subotnick is a composer and musician known as a pioneer in the development of electronic music and multimedia performance. Silver apples of the moon by morton subotnick, released 14 march 2014 1. The work which brought subotnick celebrity was silver apples of the moon. The key to songs is for synthesizers and live players on strings, pianos, and mallet instruments. May 24, 2017 subotnick also has a new performance commissioned by lincoln center coinciding with the anniversary this year. Morton subotnick lecture madrid 2011 internet archive. Silver apples of the moon the wild bull by morton subotnick on amazon music. Silver apples of the moon for electronic music synthesizer morton. This leaves them free to guide the behavior of the system and resultant sound.
Silver apples of the moon for electronic music synthesizer. Electronic music pioneer morton subotnick looks back on 50 years of innovation, starting with his seminal album silver apples of the moon. Morton subotnick is one of the pioneers in the development of electronic music and multimedia performance and an innovator in works involving instruments and other media, including interactive computer music systems. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. If you know him mainly from silver apples of the moon days, youll find his music has taken quite a new direction. It contains the titular composition which is divided into two parts. Silver apples of the moon, an album by morton subotnick. Listen free to morton subotnick the silver apples of the moon. Most of his music calls for a computer part, or live electronic processing. Silver apples of the moonmorton subotnick library of congress.
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