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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Badalamenti Twin Peaks Love Theme
YouTube via Popcasting. sent my way via fischek.
Not a synth, but this one goes up.
"Badalamenti explains how he wrote the Twin Peaks Love Theme on an old Fender Rhodes sitting alongside David Lynch"
Update: a little trivia via bunnyman in the comments: "What's also cool about Angelo is that in the Sixties, he went by the name of Andy Badale - and worked with Jean-Jacques Perrey!"
Friday, February 20, 2009
The Ondioline and Ondes Martenot
A few images via this thread on electro-music.com. See the thread for more. Hey, isn't that Jean Jacques Perrey in the image below?! :)
There's also a nice image of an early theremin
There's also a nice image of an early theremin
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Space Nutz!
YouTube via rastro2
"Created by Bob Kathman and Joe McGinty, The Space Nutz are an outer space rock band from the planet Blorp. Music: "Space Age Road Song", by Joe McGinty"
via Joe: "Just wanted to let you know about some recordings I did in the early 90s, for a cartoon project--Space Nutz! The cartoon series never came to fruition, but the tracks are now available online. The recordings were inspired by Perrey & Kingsley, and other fun "Switched On" records. There are some wacky covers ("Smoke On The Water", "Blitzkrieg Bop", "I Think I Love You") and some originals as well.
On-topic content:
Analog synths used were Minimoog and Oberheim Matrix-12, sequenced with one of those Akai ASQ-10 Sequencers. Recorded into a Tascam Porta One.
Other synths: Roland S-550 sampler, Yamaha TX-802, Alesis HR-16B, Kurzweil K1000. Also, some cheap toys bough on Canal Street.
You can listen to some examples here
And here
While you're at the blog, you can check out my combo's cover of Jean-Jacques Perrey's "Moog Indigo", performed at his concert in NYC last October (and JJP's new video!):
that's all for now!"
Disclaimer: I have a hard rule only posting stuff that showcases a specific synth, meaning you have to be able to ID it in the track, video or imagers. I'm making the rare exception on this one so do not flood me with requests unless you can showcase the synth.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Jean-Jacques Perrey - Funky Little Spacegirl - Music Video
YouTube via mee3d.
Synth visuals come in at 3:02.
See these posts for more.
"View a High quality version here - www.funkylittlespacegirl.com
Celebrating 80 years of Jean-Jacques Perrey's Legendary Happy Electropop Music here is the Music Video for "Funky Little Spacegirl", released from the new album with Dana Countryman "Destination Space". Available on Oglio Records. Music Video Created by Mal Meehan from mee3d"
"Tags: jean jacques perrey dana countryman destination space electropop lounge moog synth mee3d mal meehan life laughter loops jjpdvd"
Update:
The Making of "Funky Little Spacegirl" - Compositing
"This little video explains in simple terms some of the procedures used in creating the new Jean-Jacques Perrey pop promo."
The Making of "Funky Little Spacegirl" - 3d Animation
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Bruce Haack Play Toy psychedelic 1968
YouTube via aldosounds68. via Analog Suicide.
"Bruce Haack Play Toy psychedelic 1968"
BRUCE HAACK - intv w/ Philip Anagnos
"intv w/ Philip Anagnos director of "Haack: The King Of Techno"
FEATURING: bruce haack, esther nelson, praxiteles pandel, chris kachulis, starchildren, jean jacques perrey, money mark (beastie boys), mark oliver everett (eels), mouse on mars, cut chemist, peanut butter wolf, tipsy, dj me dj you, anubian lights, mister rogers (pbs), garry moore (i've got a secret), russell simmons (def jam)
http://www.haackmovie.com
http://www.documentarychannel.com"
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman
Box of Textures has a review of the recent Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman show in NY. Definitely worth checking out. You'll find more images including one of the opening act, Circuit Parade.
The following is an excerpt:
"Perrey was absolutely charming and totally hilarious! He introduced every song with a story, sometimes also pointing out some of his musical partners who were in the audience (Gershon Kingsley, for example). Perrey and Countryman played mostly analog equipment. Countryman had a Prophet ’08 as his main instrument, and Perrey had a Poly Evolver Keyboard, Minimoog Model D and an Ondioline. Countryman also had an Arp 2600, but it sounded like it was constantly playing a sample and hold pattern in the background while Perrey was talking, so Countryman leaned over and switched the 2600 off."
The following is an excerpt:
"Perrey was absolutely charming and totally hilarious! He introduced every song with a story, sometimes also pointing out some of his musical partners who were in the audience (Gershon Kingsley, for example). Perrey and Countryman played mostly analog equipment. Countryman had a Prophet ’08 as his main instrument, and Perrey had a Poly Evolver Keyboard, Minimoog Model D and an Ondioline. Countryman also had an Arp 2600, but it sounded like it was constantly playing a sample and hold pattern in the background while Perrey was talking, so Countryman leaned over and switched the 2600 off."
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Destination Space
via Dana Countryman
"Just a quick note to mention that my new CD with French synth pioneer (80 years old!) is out now on Oglio Records. It's called "Destination Space", and features 17 brand-new compositions. Out on Amazon and iTunes.
It's a Moog-filled potpourri of Spy Rock, Science-Fiction theme, Perrey's usual trademark fun songs, and even a little Spaghetti Western flavor on one tune! Lots of retro sounds, and JJ's amazing tape loops....
The final track "Beyond The Milky Way" features a computer-programmed singing voice -- singing the first lyrics EVER on a Jean-Jacques Perrey recording Ð this being his 22nd album in his long 50-year career. We're doing two RARE concerts, to debut the new CD:
NEW YORK CITY
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman, with Circuit Parade
Oct. 1st, 2008, 7:00 PM
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 11205
Info Line 212.505.FISH
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman, with Unireverse
Oct. 3rd, 2008, 8 pm
MONTREAL POP FESTIVAL
Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire
2111 Boul St. Laurent
Montreal, Québec
(514) 845 - 2014
The NY show will be the first time JJ has been back in the Big Apple in 38 years!
Hope some of your blog readers can catch these shows. This will likely NEVER happen again...!
Sound samples are here.
Thanks,
- Dana"
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Destination Space
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman have a new CD coming out on Oglio Records. It will be out on September, 2008. You can hear a few of the tunes on their Myspace page. They are also doing two special shows, one in New York City on Oct, 1st, 2008, and one at the Montreal Pop Festival on Oct. 3rd, 2008. You can find more info on Dana Countryman's website.
I'm not sure what they will be bringing to the shows this time around, but when I saw them perform in 2006, it was an absolute treat to the ears and eyes.
If you aren't familiar with Jean-Jacques Perrey or Dana Countryman explore some of these previous posts. You'll find videos and more.
I'm not sure what they will be bringing to the shows this time around, but when I saw them perform in 2006, it was an absolute treat to the ears and eyes.
If you aren't familiar with Jean-Jacques Perrey or Dana Countryman explore some of these previous posts. You'll find videos and more.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
1972 Ideal "Bing Bang Boing" Commercial
YouTube via daftmahatma
"I believe the Moog synthesized music to this Bing Bang Boing commercial to be "Chicken On The Rocks" from Jean-Jacques Perrey."
Chicken On The Rocks
YouTube via doctorpopular.
Jean Jacques Perrey is actually playing the Ondioline.
"Footage from Jean Jacques Perrey's August 27th show at Recombinant Labs in San Francisco. JJP is on the left, Dana Countryman is on the right. More info on my blog www.DrownRadio.com"
http://www.jeanjacquesperrey.com/
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman at the Radiophonic 08 Festival
via Dana Countryman:
"Just a quick note to mention the upcoming lecture and concert by Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman at the Radiophonic 08 Festival in Gateshead, England. It all happens on March 1st, 2008. More info here and here"
Be sure to check out these previous posts on Dana Countryman and Jean Jacques Perrey.
During their previous shows (where I actually took this shot myself) Dana played his MOTM/Dotcom modular and Jean Jacques Perrey played his favorite istrument, the Ondioline which is similar in concept to the Ondes Martenot and Tannerin.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Jean-Jacques Perrey - E.V.A.
YouTube via CWroyal88.
"From his 1970 'Moog Indigo' lp here is the French artist Jean-Jacques Perrey with 'E.V.A.' used for Pete Rock's 'Fairground'"
More Jean-Jacques Perrey
Update via the world of next tuesday in the comments:
E.V.A. by Jean-Jacques Perrey
YouTube via happymoogman
"Here's a hard to find video of the legendary Jean-Jacques Perrey, with his song "E.V.A.""
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman's A Troll's Story
PRESS RELEASE:
"Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman have released a web-based children's story called "Troll's Story".
Perrey and Countryman wrote the text for the children's book and scored all the original music, and they have made both the text and music available for free downloading on the internet.
It can be found here
The narrator for the children's story is Tricia Meier-Countryman. The project is a spin-off from Perrey and Countryman's recent Oglio Records CD "The Happy Electropop Music Machine." The duo re-edited and re-scored their original synthesizer music to fit the story, which was written and inspired by their original "Troll's Story" music from the Oglio CD.
Perrey and Countryman are making the project a free download, to be enjoyed by children of all ages.
To find out more about "The Happy Electropop Music Machine", go to: link
Artist Information:
Jean Jacques Perrey: Synthesizer.com synthesizer, Moog synthesizers and Ondioline Dana Countryman: Synthesizers.com synthesizer.
Jean Jacques Perrey is a legend in the electronic music field as a pioneer of that genre. He was the SECOND musician to ever own and record with the Moog Synthesizer, back in 1967. His music has been sampled by countless popular acts, including Ice T, Gangstarr and Fatboy Slim. At age 78, he is still creating and still touring.
Perrey's musical partner is arranger and musician Dana Countryman, who co-composed the music and co-wrote the story for "Troll's Story."
Perrey and Countryman released their first CD for Oglio Records, "The Happy Electropop Music Machine" in 2006.
It is available on Amazon.com and on iTunes.com, among many other outlets.
The duo are currently writing and recording their next CD for Oglio Records, due out in the summer of 2009. In the last year and a half, Perrey and Countryman have performed in Berlin, Seattle, San Francisco, Hollywood, Amsterdam, Russia, France and Norway. They are heading off to England next."
You can also find more info on Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman in these previous posts.
Update: some notes on the instruments used via Dana:
"We predominately used my big modular from Synthesizers.com. We also used my Korg MS-2000R a lot. My loyal DX-7 was used (sparingly), especially for the bass line in the "Furioso Disco" section. I also love it for it's "organ" sounds and bells. Jean-Jacques played his trademark Ondioline for the solo in the first segment ("Morning Theme".) In addition, we ran samples through Reason, mostly for JJ's crazy "tape loops". Analog, digital: whatever it takes to get the 'sound.'"
Friday, October 19, 2007
MOOG Demo Record
Update: see this post for the audio.
via this auction
"Ultra-rare private pressing, the first promotional recording produced by Moog, given out to prospective customers to demonstrate the capabilities of their amazing products. Both sides are identical and contain a wonderful montage of Moog-sourced sound effects and short original compositions created especially for this record by Wendy Carlos, ranging widely from experimental to classical to pop to ambient soundscapes and a real treat for collectors of her work. It is narrated by Ed Stokes who explains the different types of waves and filters available, the basics of sound synthesis, and Moog innovations like voltage control. This extremely hard to find record is an awesome artifact of early electronic music history and a gem for Moog
and Wendy Carlos fans.
Wendy Carlos studied under Vladimir Ussachevsky and Otto Luening at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, worked with Robert Moog to develop and popularize the synthesizer and pioneer its performance techniques, and scored films for Stanley Kubrick and Disney. Some additional points of reference for this synth demo record: Jean-Michel Jarre, Paul Beaver, Bernie Krause, Stereolab, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Mu-Ziq, Matmos, Dick Hyman, Raymond Scott, Bruce Haack, Pierre Henry, Tomita, Vangelis, Jean-Jacques Perrey, Gershon Kingsley, Tom Dissevelt, Ondioline, Theremin, Clara Rockmore, Arp, Donald Buchla, Chappell Recorded Music Library, De Wolfe, Montparnasse 2000, Patchwork, Piero Umiliani, Roger Roger, Cecil Leuter, DJ Premier, DJ Shadow, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Oskar Sala, trautonium, Morton Subotnick, John Eaton, Donald Erb, Bernard Parmegiani, Mort Garson..."
via this auction
"Ultra-rare private pressing, the first promotional recording produced by Moog, given out to prospective customers to demonstrate the capabilities of their amazing products. Both sides are identical and contain a wonderful montage of Moog-sourced sound effects and short original compositions created especially for this record by Wendy Carlos, ranging widely from experimental to classical to pop to ambient soundscapes and a real treat for collectors of her work. It is narrated by Ed Stokes who explains the different types of waves and filters available, the basics of sound synthesis, and Moog innovations like voltage control. This extremely hard to find record is an awesome artifact of early electronic music history and a gem for Moog
and Wendy Carlos fans.
Wendy Carlos studied under Vladimir Ussachevsky and Otto Luening at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, worked with Robert Moog to develop and popularize the synthesizer and pioneer its performance techniques, and scored films for Stanley Kubrick and Disney. Some additional points of reference for this synth demo record: Jean-Michel Jarre, Paul Beaver, Bernie Krause, Stereolab, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Mu-Ziq, Matmos, Dick Hyman, Raymond Scott, Bruce Haack, Pierre Henry, Tomita, Vangelis, Jean-Jacques Perrey, Gershon Kingsley, Tom Dissevelt, Ondioline, Theremin, Clara Rockmore, Arp, Donald Buchla, Chappell Recorded Music Library, De Wolfe, Montparnasse 2000, Patchwork, Piero Umiliani, Roger Roger, Cecil Leuter, DJ Premier, DJ Shadow, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Oskar Sala, trautonium, Morton Subotnick, John Eaton, Donald Erb, Bernard Parmegiani, Mort Garson..."
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Jean Jacques Perrey & Dana Countryman - The Good Old Days
YouTube via shallowbox. Performed live at the Triple Door, Seattle, Aug.27,2006. [Uploaded on Sep 8, 2006 John Hurd]
I was actually at that show. More performances on YouTube.
Previous posts.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Jean-Jacques Perrey - Life, Laughter & Loops DVD
YouTube via mee3d.
Here's an after Christmas present worth considering:
"2 disk limited edition DVD boxset available Christmas 2006. Features new 2 hour, 3 camera interview. Two complete lectures from the Tryptych and Transmediale festivals (also featuring the late Bob Moog). Transmediale concert with Dana Countryman in high definition widescreen, rare photo gallery and more. Contact jjpdvd@mee3d.com to be put on the list."
Previous Posts on Jean-Jacques Perrey. I was fortunate to see him and Dana Countryman perform live in Seattle. It was a great show.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Synth CDs
See the Synth CDs label for more.
Vintage MOOG Albums - Free downloads. Check this one out. This is not an ad.
Amin Bhatia Virtuality
Post on MATRIXSYNTH
Switched on Bach (MOOG)
Vintage MOOG Albums - Free downloads. Check this one out. This is not an ad.
Amin Bhatia Virtuality
Post on MATRIXSYNTH
Switched on Bach (MOOG)
Synth Books
See the Synth Books label for more.
Also see the scans label for more synth documentation.
The A-X of Analogue Synthesizers by Peter Forest
Vintage Synthesizers by Mark Vail
Essential Retro by James Grahame
Also see the scans label for more synth documentation.
The A-X of Analogue Synthesizers by Peter Forest
Vintage Synthesizers by Mark Vail
Essential Retro by James Grahame
Friday, October 27, 2006
Ondioline
Click here for shots pulled via this auction.
via Dave.
More on the Ondioline on 120 Years.
Via wikipedia: "The Ondioline was a vacuum tube-powered keyboard instrument, invented by Georges Jenny, which was a forerunner of today's synthesizers.
The Ondioline was capable of creating a wide variety of sounds. Its keyboard had a unique feature: it was suspended on special springs which made it possible to introduce a natural vibrato if the player moved the keyboard from side to side with their playing hand. The result was an almost human-like vibrato that lent a wide range of expression to the Ondioline. The keyboard was also pressure-sensitive, and the instrument had a knee volume lever.
Jean-Jacques Perrey first acquired an Ondioline in the mid-1950s [1], and used it on all his older albums from the late 1960's."
You might recognize the name Jean-Jacques Perrey from these posts (you can see him playing it in the first post). I saw him play live with Dana Countryman and he had the Ondioline with him. It sounded just like a theremin. Jean-Jacques Perrey stated that the Ondioline was his favorite instrument.
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