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Switched-On Wendy Carlos
Jul 17, 2024
Wendy Carlos, a pioneering figure in 20th-century music, discusses her groundbreaking album 'Switched-On Bach' with Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan. They delve into the history of synthesizers, the evolution of electronic music, and Carlos's relationship with Bob Moog, highlighting her significant contributions to the music industry.
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- Wendy Carlos revolutionized classical music by performing Bach on a Moog synthesizer.
- Collaboration between Wendy Carlos and Bob Moog led to advancements in synthesizer technology.
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The Evolution of Synthesizers and Wendy Carlos
The podcast discusses the history of synthesizers and the significant role played by Wendy Carlos in popularizing them in music. It highlights how synthesizers were initially met with resistance, with concerns that they would replace human musicians. Wendy Carlos' groundbreaking album 'Switched on Bach,' released in 1968, revolutionized classical music by performing Johann Sebastian Bach's pieces on a Moog synthesizer. This album became a massive success, winning multiple Grammys and changing the landscape of music production.
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