Bob Moog Foundation Releases Mooged Out Asheville, Volume 2

"ASHEVILLE, N.C. – August 5, 2011 – Leading up to the organization’s fifth anniversary on August 21, the Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) announces the release of its third CD, Mooged Out Asheville, Volume 2. This audio anthology features 14 Asheville-based recording artists, each contributing a track to benefit the Foundation. Spanning musical styles ranging from rock and hip-hop to dubstep and avant electronica, Mooged Out Asheville, Volume 2 is a dynamic showcase for the wealth of sounds inspired by Bob Moog’s contributions to modern music. The album is not strictly electronic music, but an expression of the wider pool of creativity that Bob touched.

You can order Mooged Out Asheville, Volume 2 directly from the BMF’s online store (www.moogfoundation.org/shop). It’s also available for download from either iTunes or Amazon.

Compiled and produced by BMF volunteer Dave Hamilton, who also produced the first volume, the album is dedicated to Meg Lauzon, who was a friend to the Foundation and to the Asheville music community. The opening track features BMF Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa reading a description of Bob’s one-of-a-kind invention, the Multi-Touch-Sensitive Keyboard, accompanied by music from the duo Blinding Standstill. Additional contributors include the West African-influenced Toubab Krewe (one of Bob’s favorite bands), Stephaniesid, Telepath, and 15-year-old phenom Summit Jaffe (also known as Numatik).

'Most musicians have known for years how important Bob Moog’s work is in the music industry. I’m thankful that the BMF is going to help share that with the rest of the world, and that it’s based here in Asheville.'
— ---- Ryan Reardon, Afromotive

'Bob Moog opened the way for electronic music technologies to reach everyday people. The Bob Moog Foundation continues his work by expanding greater access to the future tools of human expression.'
— Juan Holiday, The Secret B-Sides

'Eymarel feels extremely grateful and privileged to be part of the mission to spread Bog Moog’s legacy. Together we can continue to explore and spread the power of electronic sound and music. We take pride in creating music and expressing emotion with some of the best gear on the market designed by one of the greatest synthesizer pioneers: Bob Moog!'
— Mary Frances, Eymarel

'In the years since Bob's passing, I've come to realize the breadth of creativity that he inspired with his innovations. Bob's legacy spans far beyond electronic music, and even far beyond music itself. Mooged Out Asheville, Volume 2 is a testament to the various musical genres that have been touched by his pioneering work. The BMF is grateful to our talented local music community for this show of support.'
— Michelle Moog-Koussa, BMF Executive Director"