BBC Archive Tomorrow's World Moog Synthesiser

Synopsis

In this report from a longer programme, Derek Cooper introduces the Moog synthesiser, an instrument that can produce a variety of noises and arrangements, both mimicking real instruments and creating new sounds, all electronically.

Did you know?

Developed by Dr Robert Moog, the Moog synthesiser evolved from a kit known as a Voltage-Controlled Electronic Music Module, which Moog demonstrated in prototype form in 1964. The first production models emerged in 1967, accompanied by a sample record of music composed by Walter Carlos (later Wendy Carlos, after her sex-change operation in 1972). It was Carlos's 1968 album 'Switched-On Bach' that catapulted Moog-produced music into popular culture, though examples of music made on the synthesiser had already been released by The Doors, The Monkees and Simon & Garfunkel, among others.

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Derek Cooper
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• Category

  Music

[Alec Shields]

What is the instrument being played at 2:49? I am very curious.

[Synthasy2000]

Looks like a Moog 1150 Ribbon Controller to me ;)

I can't post the YouTube link here but search for this "Minimoog & 1150 Ribbon Controller" on YouTube.

[BabyGrandmothers]

Whats the name of the artist? Michael Vickers? Can't really hear what the dude says! Please help me! thanks

[Synthasy2000]

Yes your are correct. Mike Vickers. Search Youtube for "Mike Vickers - Surf Rider"

[mase ofspades]

Then he starts playing Final countdown by europe. lol

[LShackley]

You need to find the "music" segment of the comedy show "Look Around You." It's a perfect double feature with this bit.

[zynthiass]

this was terrible



[Juanfifarek]

This is NOT Walter aka Wendy Carlos . This is Michael Viggers.

[BeMacafied]

BABA O REILLY! 3:43

[Sheboobellach]

This must have been some cutting edge stuff.

[eiffe]

this is so cool! can't wait for it to come out.

[martyn101101]

Aah clockwork orange.

[Gustavo Cano Salazar]

pre-Kraftwerk era !!!! :D nice video !!!

[UltraRockSounds]

4:03 "I once had a Girl,

or should I say, she Once had me.."

[In Vision]

Nice video !