Monday, January 14, 2008

The Godfather of Electronic music


You have probably heard his music in cartoons. You have probably heard most of his stuff from his jazz "quintette". But, Raymond Scott is the Godfather of Electronic music.

He created some of the first electronic instruments including the polyphonic sequencer and "The Electronium" which uses artificial intelligence to compose music.



Berry Gordy heard about the Electronium and went to see it in action. Apparently he was so impressed that he hired Scott as the head of Motown's Electronic music and research department. Which only lasted 6 six years

After hearing some of his music it is easy to see that he was a pioneer in the electronic music field and just as easy to see his influence on musicians such as Daft Punk, Justice, Devo (and thusly Mark Mothersbaugh), J Dilla, and many others.

m4a: Lightworks
m4a: The Bass-line Generator
m4a: In the Hall of the Mountain Queen

Good Stuff. Enjoy.

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