Suzanne Ciani Quadraphonic Sound Performance at the Los Angeles Public Library

Streamed live on Apr 6, 2019 Los Angeles Public Library

"Modular synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani presents a live quadraphonic performance with a Buchla 200e modular electronic music instrument."

Suzanne Ciani Lecture and Performance at MOCAD 04/13/17

Published on Apr 14, 2017 Henry Birdseye Jr.

"Suzanne Ciani came to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit to lecture and perform. Hardly has there ever been a more gracious and interesting performer."

Suzanne Ciani On Modular Synthesis & The Buchla 200e | Composer Magazine

Published on Feb 9, 2020 Spitfire Audio

"Suzanne Ciani gives an in-depth demonstration of how she composes using the Buchla 200e for our latest Composer Magazine feature.

https://composer.spitfireaudio.com/en..."

Dave Smith Instruments In The Spotlight With the OB-6 and Layne – Rachel Aiello

You can find the full interview on DSI's website here.

"Formally introduced to synthesis by Suzanne Ciani as her studio assistant, Layne (real name Rachel Aiello) composes field recordings, abstract auditory textures, and rhythmic concrète churns into a hypnotic aural terrain reminiscent of the inceptive work from her seminal female forebears in experimental electronics. Recently released on Karl O’Connor’s legendary Downwards Records, she displays her proficiency in creating a vast soundscape and spatial atmosphere. Most recently, she has performed a collaborative set with Suzanne Ciani for Always On, a Moogfest hosted streaming series.

We chatted with Rachel about how she’s using the OB-6."



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You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.

When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music Event at Cornell

via @Cornell_Library

"Mar 5-7, the hills of Ithaca, NY, will come alive with the sound of #Moog music. Guests at @Cornell include Gary Numan, Suzanne Ciani, ADULT, and Suzi Analogue. Learn more: rmc.library.cornell.edu/moog/ @numanofficial @sevwave @suziAnalog @MoogFoundation @moogmusicinc"

Additional details:

"Electrifying Music: The Life and Legacy of Robert Moog

March 6 to October 16, 2020

Hirshland Exhibition Gallery, Level 2B, Carl A. Kroch Library

Drawing from Cornell’s rich archive of materials that traces Moog’s lifelong fascination with electricity and its musical possibilities, this exhibition features instrument prototypes, design schematics, photographs, correspondence, and audio recordings. It also provides viewers with an opportunity to play a theremin and Minimoog supplied by Moog Music Inc.

[left: Wendy Carlos's studio, ca. 1968.]

Highlights include documents from Moog’s years studying at Cornell University, running his first synthesizer factory in Trumansburg, New York, and collaborating with composers and recording artists for whom he created personalized systems, including Wendy Carlos, who popularized the Moog synthesizer with the album Switched-On Bach; Keith Emerson of the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake, and Palmer; and jazz musician Eddie Harris.

Electrifying Music is a collaboration among Cornell University’s Department of Music, Department of Science and Technology Studies, and Cornell University Library’s Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections.

Exhibition curators: Judith Peraino (Music), Trevor Pinch (Science and Technology Studies), Roger Moseley (Music).

This exhibition is funded through the generous support of the Stephen E. ’58, MBA ’59 and Evalyn Edwards ’60 Milman Exhibition Fund, with additional contributions from Moog Music Inc.

Online exhibition coming in March.

PERFORMANCES AND TALKS
When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music
March 5 to 7, 2020
Various locations on and off campus
Join us for a three-day celebration of Robert Moog PhD ’65 and his pioneering invention of the Moog synthesizer, which electrified music and sparked a revolution in sound. When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music features panels and performances by a wide array of electronic music artists, including renowned synthpop and electro-industrial artist Gary Numan; singer-songwriter, beat-maker, and producer Suzi Analogue; and electronic music composers David Borden, Herb Deutsch, and Suzanne Ciani.

Other events include an opening reception for the Cornell University Library exhibition Electrifying Music: The Life and Legacy of Robert Moog, a DIY synth-building workshop, a concert by Cornell’s Electroacoustic Music Center, and shows at the Haunt by the punk-inspired electronic group ADULT and Suzi Analogue."

SUBOTNICK: Suzanne Ciani on Morton Subotnick

Published on Jun 13, 2017 Waveshaper Media

"Electronic / New Age composer Suzanne Ciani talks about Morton Subotnick and their connection with the Buchla modular synthesizer. Excerpts from an interview for the film SUBOTNICK, now fundraising on Indiegogo:
http://igg.me/at/subotnickfilm
http://subotnickfilm.com"

Suzanne Ciani Lecture (Montréal 2016) | Red Bull Music Academy

Uploaded on Oct 4, 2016 Red Bull Music Academy

"A true synthesizer pioneer, Suzanne Ciani’s love of electronic music began in 1968 during a field trip to MIT, but it was her decade-long adventure mastering the Buchla 200 that would define her career. She worked in commercials and in the late 80’s and 90’s redefined herself again as a five-time Grammy-nominated new age artist. In her 2016 Red Bull Music Academy lecture, she talked about her history as well as her recent collaborative effort with fellow Buchla player Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.

The Red Bull Music Academy is a global music institution committed to fostering creativity in music. We celebrate music, its culture, and the transformative minds behind it. Begun in 1998, the Academy has taken the core principles that underlie its annual workshop for selected participants and applied this curatorial approach to events, lectures, and city-wide festivals throughout the year."

Moogfest 2016 | Legacy Format .: Suzanne Ciani

Uploaded on Dec 13, 2016 Moogfest

See the write-up on Vice here.

Also see Studio Science: Suzanne Ciani on the Buchla.

Christmas 2009 Special Edition - Classic Synth Tracks

I try to keep MATRIXSYNTH about the gear and MATRIXSYNTH-C about the music, but I'm making the exception with holiday posts. Syndae has a number of tracks up featuring Christmas tracks from various synth artists including Suzanne Ciani. You can find them here.

"It' christmas time again, that season where funny white bearded guys walk along bright enlightened roads in the cities laughing a loud "Ho Ho Ho". And, thus, it's time for a new special christmas edition of your favourite podcast on fine electronic music. Christmas songs and carols, written or interpreted by well known artists from the electronic and new age music scene. Enjoy the wonderful and devotional sounds by Erik Wollo, Geigertek, Ilja, Jack Judson, John Dyson,Megatone, Michael Shipway, Picture Palace music ft. Amethyste, Ron Boots, Suzanne Ciani, Synth.NL, Terje Winther, and Voynich/Strellis."

Suzanne Ciani to Perform with Alessandro Cortini & Mark Verbos Saturday at Machines in Music, NY

via @ctrl_mod

"Come see Suzanne Ciani perform Saturday w/ @blindoldfreak @markverbos part of @machinesinmusic @knockdowncenter"

machinesinmusic.com

"Machines in Music is a free two-day modular synthesizer exhibition that brings together users and makers for hands-on exploration, discussions, and performance. Last year’s conference hosted 24 modular synthesizer companies from around the world, attracting the attention of beginners and experienced synthesizer users alike. This year’s event is co-curated by Verbos Electronics and Control, and will allow even more participants to meet industry professionals and test out new modules."

Voltage Connect Conference 2017 w/ DSI, Suzanne Ciani, Jordan Rudess, David Friend, and More

via @dsiSequential

"Join Dave Smith & other synth designers @BerkleeCollege Voltage Connect Conference 2017 - More details at http://www.berklee.edu..."

"The Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee is proud to present the Voltage Connect Conference, which will be held on March 10 and 11, 2017. The conference is themed “Pioneers, Players, Thinkers, Purveyors” and will examine the development and direction of electronic instruments, from early commercial synthesizers in the 1970s to the present and beyond. The conference connects researchers, established and emerging companies, and performers who are committed to the development and use of electronic instruments.

Since the first commercial release of synthesizers, we’ve seen an enormous change in what an electronic instrument actually is, from analog to digital, hardware to software, and back again, all driven by technological innovation and imagination. This two-day conference will consist of panel discussions, presentations, technology demos, and performances that explore how electronic instruments are developed and used. A product expo will run concurrently with the conference proceedings.

The conference will feature keynote performers Jordan Rudess, keyboardist of prog rock band Dream Theater, and electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani.

Keynote speakers for the conference will be David Friend, cofounder of the ARP Instruments company; Marcus Ryle, president of Line 6; and Daniel Haver, CEO of Native Instruments."

Suzanne Ciani Live Performance at P2 Art's Birthday Party in Stockholm, Sweden

Published on Feb 15, 2017 Suzanne Ciani

"Performed 27 January 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. Originally in quadraphonic spatial sound."

Suzanne Ciani at Don Buchla Memorial Concerts

Published on Nov 27, 2018 Suzanne Ciani

"Sunday, 23 April 2017 at Gray Area in San Francisco for the Don Buchla Memorial Concert series.

Hosted by Naut Humon. Shot by Connie Field and Gregory Scharpen. Edited by Rachel Aiello."

Suzanne Ciani on Her Current Modular Rig: Buchlas, iPads, and Custom H9s | Patch Work Ep. 4

video upload by Reverb

"Renowned composer and synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani walks us through the modules, effects, and software in her live performance system in this episode of Patch Work."

Read More on Reverb

Reverb Patch Work Episodes

Sunergy [Documentary] - Featuring Suzanne Ciani & Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Published on Sep 15, 2016

Follow-up to this post.

Be sure to see the write-up on NPR.

"Sunergy
A film by Sean Hellfritsch
Music by Suzanne Ciani & Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Learn more at RVNG: http://smarturl.it/frkwys13-rvng
Add to your collection at Bandcamp: http://smarturl.it/frkwys13-bcamp

Special thanks to Don Buchla
Thank you Paul Helzer, Melinda Stone, Jeff Warren

From FRKWYS Vol 13: Sunergy. Out everywhere September 16, 2016.

℗ and © 2016 RVNG Intl. / www.igetrvng.com"

Suzanne Ciani's "A Life In Waves" Documentary Has Been Funded! - 4 Days Remaining to Receive Rewards

The Kickstarter goal has been met! There's still 4 days to go if you want to contribute and receive rewards for your contribution.

You'll find the Kickstarter page here.

Image via Suzanne Ciani's website.

Martin Gore To Receive 2019 Moog Innovation Award

"Moog Music is proud to announce Martin Gore as the recipient of the 2019 Moog Innovation Award

Award Will Be Presented Following Martin Gore’s Keynote Conversation During Moogfest, Friday April 26, 2019

Gore joins past honorees Devo, Brian Eno, Suzanne Ciani, and Gary Numan.

Asheville, N.C. [April 23, 2019] - Musical pioneer Martin Gore’s masterful electronic meditations on the human condition have illuminated the connection between transformative sound and pure emotion for decades. A founding member of the band Depeche Mode, Gore’s sensual electronic compositions and introspective lyrics have resonated with faithful audiences around the world and impacted the direction of countless visionary artists from Trent Reznor to Johnny Cash.

Gore’s enduring ability to connect the rawest aspects of the human experience to the dance floor defined an era and perpetually reminds us what it means to be human through the emotional power of electronic sound. For his contributions we are honored to name Martin Gore as the recipient of the 2019 Moog Innovation Award.

Martin will be presented with the award during Moogfest on Friday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. (ET) at the Carolina Theatre immediately following his keynote conversation with Mute Records founder Daniel Miller, which begins at 2:30 p.m. (ET).

The Moog Innovation Award recognizes artists who have contributed to the exploration of sound in popular music and beyond for the past 50 years, exemplifying the bold, innovative spirit of Bob Moog. Past recipients include visionary artists Gary Numan, Devo, Suzanne Ciani, Brian Eno, Bernie Worrell, synth designers like Herb Deutsch, last year’s recipient Bernie Krause, and Thomas Dolby, who will also be performing and presenting this year.

For more information on Moogfest, visit www.moogfest.com."

Suzanne Ciani Live at Cafe Oto

Published on Nov 27, 2017 NTS

"Legendary synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani graced us with an enigmatic performance for her London debut at Café Oto."

suzanne ciani - buchla concert - Sugarmountain 2017

Published on Jan 24, 2017 DJjondent

Animoog as well.

"suzanne ciani
buchla concert - Melbourne, Australia, 21st Jan 2017
Sat. SugarMountain Music Festival.

I'll upload more info to my blog soon.
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/

Sorry for the shaky camera. This was recorded on a Samsung Galaxy Note5."

PATCH & TWEAK - Exploring Modular Synthesis Book on Kickstarter

via Kickstarter:

"The new book about modular synths, their makers, and masters. Patching secrets, performance tips, history, modules, and techniques.

'Hello!

My name is Kim Bjørn – welcome to the PATCH & TWEAK Kickstarter campaign! Following our book PUSH TURN MOVE about electronic music instruments - we are now creating a book on modular synthesis.

We want PATCH & TWEAK to provide an opportunity for new and experienced users to become true masters of their modular systems. In the style of its predecessor, PATCH & TWEAK contains inspirational interviews with significant creators and major artists who all share their passion for modular. Explore their systems, philosophies, patching secrets, and performance tips.

Besides a comprehensive introduction to synthesis and its history, the book covers systematic sections on concepts, purpose and creative possibilities of specific modules. Enjoy colorful diagrams, presentations of both popular and rare modules, semi-modular and software, as well as techniques for patching and how to get started.

PATCH & TWEAK has a foreword by Suzanne Ciani, is written by Kim Bjørn and Chris Meyer, and edited by Paul Nagle.

So what exactly is PATCH & TWEAK? Watch the video, take the tour below, and please support the book by selecting a reward if you like the idea.'

Kim Bjørn, Copenhagen, May 2018

About the book

Meet the makers, and artists

Apart from systematic sections and general subjects PATCH & TWEAK features interviews with the passionate makers of modules and systems, and the artists who use them, and influence them. We have already started interviewing - and when more artists are confirmed, we will keep you updated!

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