The composition and realization of this music and sound is done by a small number of specialized creative staff.”Ĭhristmas Baubles, “Orch” from Christmas Baubles And Their Strange Sounds (2002 Lo Recordings). The Workshop at the BBC Music Studios in Maida Vale, London, is equipped with tape recording machines and other electronic equipment for generating and manipulating sound. “This record has been produced with the intention of entertaining rather than informing: the items chosen do not necessarily represent a survey of the music created at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. It was part of collection of short works by BBC Radiophonic composers. A short piece used for broadcasting that was created by tape manipulation of the sounds of a mechanical cash register. John Baker, “Christmas Commercial” from BBC Radiophonic Music (1968 BBC Radio Enterprises). They also release several albums of nature sounds. As the name suggests, this was a label dedication mostly to producing broadcast music for the holidays. Unknown artist, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” from Electronic Computer Christmas Music (1990 Silver Bells Music). A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Taeko Onuki, Inori (Prayer) from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer.īeck, “The Little Drum Machine Boy” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Sounds Of Broadcasting 3, “Electronic Tinsel” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module.Īrmen Ra, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod).
Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Moog Modular Synthesizer.ĭouglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Sounds Of Broadcasting 2, “Night Of The Kings” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B.
Written by Kim Fowley.Įmerson, Lake & Palmer, “Troika” from I Believe In Father Christmas (1995 Rhino Records). 2:14Įmerson, Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” from Nutrocker / The Great Gates Of Kiev (1972 Cotillion). Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Sounds Of Broadcasting 1, “Christmas Logos” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Holiday Music Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers