Dave Fredericks - Stinger - The ARP Family of Synthesizers Demo Record

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"Nice track from an Arp Synthesizer company promo 7"."

Stinger ~ A discussion with Arp Instruments Dave Fredericks.

video upload by David Frederick

"A discussion with Arp Instruments Dave Fredericks on the song Stinger from the 'Red' Arp demo record. This conversation between David Frederick and his father David Frederick Sr. (Dave Fredericks) discusses the origins of this song, recording the iconic song on the Arp "Red" demo record, and using the Arp 2600, Arp Odyssey, and Arp Pro Soloist in the performance. A great conversation on this song, Arp history, synthesizers, and more!

Interview note & correction: "East Meets West" was recollected to being in 5/4 time signature when in fact, it was in 4/4. At the time of recording this interview, East Meets West was recorded 56 years ago!"

David Frederick ~ Stinger Reborn

video upload by David Frederick

"My dad who was one of the original founders of Arp Synthesizer, VP of Global Sales and Marketing, and visionary behind such Arp synths as the Odyssey, Pro Soloist, String Ensemble, Omni, Explorer, Axxe, and Little Brother, wrote this song back in the late sixties around the time I was born. He initially released it on his first album "Mr. Talent - Dave Fredericks" where he played the organ and my uncle Bruce played the drums.

My dad reintroduced Stinger on Arp's "The ARP Family of Synthesizers" record (the red record), using the Eminent Organ, Arp Pro Soloist, Arp Odyssey, and Arp 2600 with Cleve Posar on Drums.

One day I decided for fun and nostalgia to quickly whip up a new 21st-century arrangement of my dad's song and I thought I would share.

Hope you dig it!
David

TRACK NOTES
David Frederick - Keyboards - Arp 2600, Hammond B3, Steinberg Horns, Steinway Grand Piano, Roland Jupiter 8 (pads), Spitfire Audio Drums, and Kontakt Percussion.

Recorded: Direct into Steinberg Cuebase, processed and mastered with Waves Abby Road Mastering Chain."

Dave Fredericks Plays the Amazing ARP Soloist 7" Single

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"ARP Soloist Dave Fredericks Vta 33 RPM Record Synthesizer Vinyl San Antonio Rose"

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The Electronic Sounds of the ARP Synthesizer 2600 & 2500 7" Single

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"Rare ARP Demo 7” 33rpm Record with Picture Sleeve"

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Vintage Stylophone 350S Synthesizer w/ Cricklewood Record & German Promo Sheet & Manual

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The record label reads:

120-132 Cricklewood Lane, London, NW2 2DP
Rolf Harris
Illustrates the
350S method

Interesting Cricklewood connection. The EMS Synthi keyboard is called the Cricklewood.

Update: just found out who Rolf Harris is. Not good.

Leaving this post up for the history and the materials pictured.

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Record playing

YouTube Uploaded by coldhandmurr on Jun 25, 2011

"Didn't rehearse much for this.. I'm sure it could be developed further with more attention to the textures of the slipmat and chassis, some objects dropped on the platter, etc. The side of the record used is simply a silent groove; aged around 44 years in who knows what conditions. (The flip side is a kids' story about magnetism.)

Chain:
Silent groove side of record
Shure MC25C cart
Numark Pro TT-1 turntable
Rolls VP29 preamp
DIY TL074-based mixer
TC Electronic Fireworx
Echo Audio Audiofire2
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere"