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Sonosphere

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The independently produced podcast that explores the sounds all around us; in art and music movements through history.
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Preview to Modern Music Series

This episode is an introduction to our series on the Birth of Modern Music. It will highlight radical dissonance in Western classical compositions. We will individually describe the work and influence of Arnold Schoenberg, Erik Satie, Edgard Varese, Olivier Messiaen, Karlheinz Stockhausen and John Cage. They were powerhouses in the classical composition revolution at the turn of the 20th century and their influence permeated into mid-century beatnik, free improv and psychedelic culture. Look for...

Apr 28, 2016•5 min

The Ancient Sampler: History and Evolution of the Mellotron

The mellotron is a keyboard instrument operating with magnetic tape loops invented in the early 1960s that revolutionized the way novice and professional musicians alike could manipulate sound by providing the instruments of a full orchestra at our fingertips. Today we will explore the history of the mellotron, how it rose in popularity and then faded out as digital technology took over. Tracks in episode in order in which they appear: Stevie Wonder - Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants Th...

Mar 31, 2016•23 min

Futurist and Fascist: Modern Music of Early 20th Century Italy

This episode discusses the Italian Futurist movement, which explored the intersection of aggressive ideologies and abrasive sound production. This movement influenced noise music and avant-garde artists of today. It was also the first time art could showcase its relationship with power and how art can influence politics and power - that link between avant-garde art movements and politics presiding over the avant-garde tradition ever since.

Mar 01, 2016•41 min
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