AMIN BHATIA SEPTEMBER E-NEWS

If you aren't familiar with Amin Bhatia, see this post.

"Thanks to all who have made "Virtuality" a part of their virtual or real record collections. This new album from Amin is getting great reviews in print and on the net.

"...this is a must listen " Michael Gallant, Keyboard Magazine
"...a worthy successor to the legacy of The Interstellar Suite" Craig Anderton, EQ Magazine

Our thanks also to the many Interstellar Suite fans who've sent personal replies and reviews to this sequel album. Because Amin has been busy on the Flashpoint tv series he has not had time to respond (even to close friends and family) but we're catching up on the backlog now. In the meantime please continue to pass along the good word on "Virtuality" with guests Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz. It's available on CDBaby and on iTunes and a portion of every sale goes to the Bob Moog foundation. Here's a link to point your friends to info about Amin Bhatia new album release.

"FLASHPOINT" SPARKS
The CBS/CTV new series "Flashpoint" is pulling in record ratings every week with compelling drama from the perspective of the tactical sniper police squad. The theme song and music score is composed by Amin Bhatia and Ari Posner. They are just finishing Season One as you read this and plans are already underway for Season Two. Read more here.

THE TRIBUTE TO BOB MOOG PODCAST
The first in a series of video podcasts about the "Virtuality" CD has made quite an impact because of its professional quality. The 7-minute video features dozens of artists including Amin Bhatia, Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz and Michelle Moog Koussa and talks about the far reaching influence of Bob Moog, to whom "Virtuality" is dedicated. See it here. Our thanks to the hundreds of video and audio professionals who donated their time and expertise to make such a high quality podcast....and yes, there are more coming!

THE VIRTUAL TOUR CONTINUES IN SECOND LIFE
It's fitting that that the virtual community of Second Life has embraced Virtuality. The virtual record release party at the Music Academy Online simm was a resounding success in both real and virtual worlds. It premiered the creation of a virtual museum featuring many of the 70 synthesizers used in "Bolero Electronica", as well a "Virtuality ride" through several musical pieces of the album. For more about Virtuality on Second Life you can learn more here.

AMIN 'GIVES BACK' TO THE ROLAND SYNTH CONTEST
As many of you may know, Amin Bhatia was one of the early recipients of the Roland International Synthesizer contest, winning the grand prize two consecutive years. His winning composition was the foundation for his album "The Interstellar Suite" and essentially launched his career in film and television composition. Roland is re-introducing the contest and Amin has been asked to act as one of the judges for this year's competition. Are you a synthesist or want to encourage one? Learn more here.

WEBSITE
Many of the above links take you to our newly designed website and engine, aminbhatia.com."

AMIN BHATIA DEDICATES NEW ALBUM TO BOB MOOG

"Film Composer / Synthesist Amin Bhatia announces the release of 'Virtuality', the long-awaited sequel to his synth orchestral epic 'The Interstellar Suite', on the anniversary of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog's birthday, May 23 2008.

The album is dedicated to Moog, who was a friend of the composer and is endorsed by the Bob Moog Foundation. Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director and daughter of the late Bob Moog says:

'My father's genius and passion was taking the synthesizer out of the laboratory and making synthesis accessible to musicians, and through them, to the world. Amin Bhatia’s 'Virtuality' is another fine example of that accessibility.'

True to Bhatia’s obsession with orchestral music and science fiction, the first half of the album explores the micro-universe that exists inside the computer. Titles like 'World Wide Web', 'Virus' and 'Second Life' portray aspects of our modern virtual world through music and sound design. Artwork was provided by the award winning digital artist Alexander Preuss.

The second half of the album features 'Bolero Electronica', a one-of-a-kind journey through 75 years of synthesizers through an innovative realization of Maurice Ravel’s 'Bolero'. In Bhatia’s version, instruments as early as the Ondes Martenot and Theremin begin the work, and the piece progresses through generations of synthesizers from Moog, Roland, Yamaha and others chronologically. The work builds in size and power decade by decade ending in present day virtual instruments and technologies. Guest artists include veteran keyboardists Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz. Many of the instruments used were from the Cantos Music Foundation. The album was recorded and mixed by award winning producers David Greene and Jeff Wolpert.

Bob Moog had been scheduled to provide a special feature narration track for “Bolero Electronica” but sadly that recording never happened. True to Bob’s mission to document, celebrate and teach innovative thinking, Amin instead employed noted synthesizer historian Mark Vail to create additional liner notes. The result is an illustrated guide which allows the listener to follow along stanza by stanza through Bhatia’s elaborate rendition, complete with a timeline chart of every synthesizer used.

'The Timeline of synthesizers in Bolero Electronica looks like the Moog Legacy to me and I only wish Dad were around to hear this project come to fruition', says Michelle. 'I think he would be delighted in the artistry Amin used to employ so many different instruments.'

Says Amin 'Electronic music to me is like animation. It’s a portrayal of reality through an innovative use of non-reality. When done right it creates beautifully animated images in the mind of the listener. And Bob was the greatest animator of them all.'

'Virtuality' will be released via CD and download on the anniversary of Bob Moog's birthday, May 23rd 2008. A portion of each sale will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation."

My Notes:
I have been fortunate enough to listen to the CD in full. I have to say the experience of listening to "Bolero Electronica" while viewing the "Timeline of Synthesizers" is an extremely rare and satisfying treat. I literally could not stop smiling throughout the piece. I do not want to spoil this track for anyone, but let's just say there is nothing I have experienced quite like it. The intro delivers in a way that is simply beyond cool and it just keeps on giving. It is an absolutely brilliant composition for the synth enthusiast. Trust me, you will be able to appreciate this one like no one else. Be sure to click on the timeline image in this post.

If you know "Bolero," it is a piece that starts with just a few instruments and then builds with layered instruments into a triumphant finish. When you listen to "Bolero Electronica" and watch the timeline, you instantly make the connection and realize that this isn't just Bolero done with synths, but literally a redefinition of Bolero as the triumph of synthesizers over time. "Commercial synths" essentially began with MOOG, Buchla, EMS and eventually grew into the myriad of synths we have today. Click on the image in this post that looks like a track listing. That is the actual progression of the piece. When you listen to it, you can literally listen to the evolution of synthesizers over time. Utterly amazing. There are very few tracks that will go down as pivotal in the history of synths. I honestly believe this will be one of them considering what it conveys, the history it speaks. You simply have to hear it to experience it in full. You will find yourself going back to focus on different synths and sound evolution through time via synthesis. It is simply just brilliant.

You can find more info including clips and how to get this CD via The Bob MOOG Foundation.

Update 4/27/17:

The Making of The Interstellar Suite

Published on Apr 27, 2017 Amin Bhatia Composer

The Making of The Interstellar Suite
Directed and produced by Byron Kent Wong
Additional Interviews directed by Saul Pincus
This 18-minute featurette of Amin Bhatia's epic album The Interstellar Suite features interviews with noted artists and engineers:
Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz
Frank Morrone, James Porteous, David Greene and Mark Vail
Roland’s esteemed president, the late Ikutaro Kakehashi
The Carolina Crowns Drum Corps!
and many others…

This video is a bonus feature from the The Interstellar Suite Anniversary Limited Edition
Remixed by Frank Morrone from the original multi-tracks.
Under exclusive license from Capitol Records, Inc.
Publishing Bhatia Music Inc.
DVD & Blu-ray Dual Pack and Companion Guide Book available only until May 7, 2017 at http://aminbhatia.com/is25mayday/

Amin Bhatia "Interstellar Suite" Indiegogo Campaign

Interstellar Suite Needs You!

Published on Sep 6, 2012 by interstellarcrew

Some synth spotting with Amin Bhatia.  Read below and click through to Indiegogo for additional details and pics.  One of the benefits will be a private Bob Moog Foundation dinner.

"Amin Bhatia is feverishly transforming his original analog baby into a 25th Anniversary 5.1 Surround Edition in a special commemorative package but he can't do it alone www.indiegogo.com/is25"

And the official press release:

"Dear "Interstellar Suite" Listener,

The launch has begun!

After twenty-five years of cards, letters and emails The Interstellar Suite is getting remixed in 5.1 surround sound. Amin Bhatia is working with award winning producer/engineer Frank Morrone (Lost, The Kennedys and Sleepy Hollow) to transform his original analog baby into a 25th Anniversary 5.1 Surround Edition. It’s not straightforward and it’s not easy but it’s already blowing the ears and minds of everyone involved on the project.

But that's only the beginning of Amin's vision - imagine bonus audio, all sorts of video extras, and a glossy, full color collectors edition hardcover book.

Starting today* you can pre-order the DVD and get other exclusive perks through a respected fund-raising website called Indiegogo. Starting at $10 every participation level has a cool gift like a binaural mix, the upcoming DVD, a collector's T-Shirt, the collectors edition hardcover book, early synth experiments (Roland synth users will recognize this stuff), your name in the credits, exclusive listening parties in Toronto and LA, a private Bob Moog Foundation dinner with special (secret) guests, and even one of the last ten remaining vinyl LPs from the original release. There's something for every level of support!

Whatever level of participation you choose, The Interstellar Suite 25th Anniversary 5.1 Surround Edition by Amin Bhatia is something you’re going to treasure, savor, hoard and gloat about for at least another 25 years—much in the same way you held your very first Interstellar Suite vinyl album so many years ago. It's the least we could do to thank you for making the Interstellar Suite such a wonderful journey for Amin Bhatia and for you, his fans.

With thanks from the Interstellar Crew

PS. Do you know other gearheads, audiophiles and fans who'd like to hear about this project? Go ahead and share this info via email, Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Pinterest or that old fashioned device we used to call the telephone!

*offer expires November 15th"

Amin Bhatia

See Amin Bhatia on Facebook

"As you know, an interstellar transmission through space can sometimes take years to reach its destination. In keeping with that the Interstellar Crew have finally joined the virtual world in Facebook. The Amin Bhatia Composer page contains audio, images and is a quick way to keep in touch.

So, if you are also a Facebook user, please click through to the new page and press the Like button. When the Like counter hits 1000 we'll start posting previously unreleased tracks for download!"

Don't miss Amin Bhatia's Virtuality

http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/search?q=Amin+Bhatia

Roland D-10 ROM PLAY demo songs

Published on Mar 12, 2014 SynthMania·321 videos

1 Macho Memory (Eric Persing) 0:00
2 Jah May Kah ! (Amin Bhatia) 1:20
3 Sugar Plum (Tchaikovsky, arranged by Amin Bhatia) 2:40
4 My Brother (Adrian Scott) 3:23
5 Folk (Amin Bhatia) 5:41
6 Bumble Dee (Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged by Amin Bhatia) 6:40
7 Mergatroid (Eric Persing) 7:58
8 Dinner Set (Adrian Scott) 9:18

Amin Bhatia VIRTUALITY

VIRTUALITY Video: Part 1 The Moog Legacy

YouTube via interstellarcrew

"The first of many podcasts to come features the Bob Moog legacy and talks about how Amin Bhatia came to dedicate the album to him. Interviewed guests include Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Michelle Moog-Koussa as well as producers, engineers and musicians from 'Virtuality'

The podcast series was written and directed by Saul Pincus with contributions from cinematographers and journalists all over the world. Special thanks to the crew at Full Sail University, as well as the Bob Moog Foundation and the offices of Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Bhatia Music and Splice Heist.

Please visit aminbhatia.com for more on the album and artist."
Be sure to check out the Behind the Scenes section of the site.

VIRTUALITY Video: Part 2 The Making of Bolero Electronica

Uploaded on Dec 21, 2008

"The second of many podcasts to come features The Making of Bolero Electronica and talks about the inspiration for using 75 years of synthesizers; the origins of the instruments; and the challenge of putting it all together, including footage of rare keyboards used at the esteemed Cantos Foundation. Along with composer Amin Bhatia are Interviewed guests including Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi, Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Michelle Moog-Koussa as well as producers, engineers and musicians from 'Virtuality.'"

VIRTUALITY Video: Part 3 Inside the Computer

Uploaded on May 20, 2009

"The third installment of the Virtuality podcasts explores the possibility of making videos using the album as underscore. With the help of Music Academy Online and Second Life we are shown one interpretation of the virtual world - one where people can travel into the album. Interviewed guests include Patrick Moraz, Steve Porcaro, Ari Posner, Michelle Moog-Koussa, and (SL) Benton Wunderlich as well as producers, engineers and musicians from 'Virtuality.' The podcast series was directed and edited by Saul Pincus and Mark Dwyer with contributions from cinematographers and journalists all over the world. Special thanks to the crew at Full Sail University, as well as the Bob Moog Foundation and the offices of Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Bhatia Music, Splice Heist and Second Life. Please visit aminbhatia.com for more on the album and artist."

The Making of The Interstellar Suite

Published on Apr 27, 2017 Amin Bhatia Composer

Long time readers of the site will remember Amin Bhatia dedicated his new album The Interstellar Suite to Bob Moog. The above is a video on the making of that album. The description for the video follows:

The Making of The Interstellar Suite
Directed and produced by Byron Kent Wong
Additional Interviews directed by Saul Pincus
This 18-minute featurette of Amin Bhatia's epic album The Interstellar Suite features interviews with noted artists and engineers:
Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz
Frank Morrone, James Porteous, David Greene and Mark Vail
Roland’s esteemed president, the late Ikutaro Kakehashi
The Carolina Crowns Drum Corps!
and many others…

This video is a bonus feature from the The Interstellar Suite Anniversary Limited Edition
Remixed by Frank Morrone from the original multi-tracks.
Under exclusive license from Capitol Records, Inc.
Publishing Bhatia Music Inc.
DVD & Blu-ray Dual Pack and Companion Guide Book available only until May 7, 2017 at http://aminbhatia.com/is25mayday/

First Impressions of the Roland SYSTEM-8 with Amin Bhatia

Published on Sep 27, 2016 RolandChannel

"Emmy-nominated composer Amin Bhatia has a dual career both as synth programmer and orchestral film composer.

Prizes at the Roland International Synthesizer competitions won him international fame in his youth, leading to projects with David Foster and Steve Porcaro and launched him into a career in film and television score composition.

In this video Amin, who was one of the first people in the world to try out the SYSTEM-8, shares his first impressions, along with his insights on the role that synthesizers and hardware play in modern-day composition."

Click here for previous posts featuring Amin Bhatia.

VIRTUALITY New podcast from Amin Bhatia

"PODCAST #3 "Inside the Computer" is up
The third installment of our "Interstellar Crew" podcasts* explores the possibility of making videos using Amin Bhatia's latest release Virtuality. With the help of Music Academy Online and Second Life we are shown one interpretation of the virtual world where people can actually take a theme park ride through the album! Interviewed guests include Patrick Moraz, Steve Porcaro, Michelle Moog-Koussa, and Second Life's Benton Wunderlich as well as producers, engineers and musicians from "Virtuality."

You can see all the podcasts on our new website or on Youtube. They'll soon be available as iTunes podcasts, but just like many Apple products (including the next iPhone) we don't know exactly when :)

We are soon launching a Virtuality Video Contest - send us an email and we'll send you the details as they unfold." Contact link is under the Amin Bhatia link on http://www.aminbhatia.com/.

Also:
"CD BABY's TOP SELLERS
Both Virtuality and The Interstellar Suite are now among CDBaby's Top Selling Electronic albums. Our thanks to all of you for this achievement. It means more albums to come. In the meantime keep spreading the word to your relatives, friends and even enemies (think of them when playing "Hostility" or "Virus Attack"!) Reviews are HERE and album online sales are HERE.
***

DRUM CORPS and MARCHING BAND fans...
Our recent new deal with Copycat Licensing means its now easier to license tracks of Virtuality or Interstellar Suite for your productions. See the Copycat Licensing Website for more.
***

Thank you again for your support and encouragement.
Now go out and enjoy the summer!

The staff and families at www.aminbhatia.com"

NAMM: An evening celebrating vintage keyboards through documentary film

"At Winter NAMM 2010

Dianna Dilworth, Amin Bhatia and Michelle Moog-Koussa invite you to:
An evening celebrating vintage keyboards through documentary film
January 15th from 6-8pm
Avila Room at the Anaheim Hilton

The Making of Bolero Electronica
Neo-symphonic synthesist Amin Bhatia (Virtuality, Interstellar Suite) and Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation host a question and answer session followed by a screening of a short documentary on the making of Bhatia's innovative realization of Bolero Electronica, for which he used over 70 synthesizers covering 75 years of evolution in synthesis in music.

Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie
Following Bhatia, Dianna Dilworth and Markus Resch of the Mellotron Archive will screen Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie which explores the rising and falling fortunes of the Mellotron – the first musical keyboard to “sample” the sounds of other instruments – from its birth in a California garage in the 1950s, through its dominance on concert stages in the 1970s, through its almost religious cult of followers in the 2000s.

Please come and join us for this very special evening ~
www.moogfoundation.org
www.aminbhatia.com
www.diannadilworth.com"

Also see this post and this post.

NAMM: Bob Moog Foundation Highlights Legacy and Synthesizer History in Three Events at Winter NAMM 2010

"The Bob Moog Foundation will be co-sponsoring three events at winter NAMM 2010, which takes place in Anaheim, CA on January 14-17, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Main Showcase on NAMM Floor Highlights Items From Moog Exhibit – From January 14-17, the Bob Moog Foundation, in collaboration with the NAMM Museum of Making Music, will feature dozens of items taken from their exhibit Waves of Inspiration:The Legacy of Moog in the main showcase on the floor of the convention center. Of particular note, an extremely rare Eaton-Moog Multi-Touch Sensitive keyboard will be on public display for the first time. Numerous vintage instruments, photographs, articles and project notes will also be on display. The full exhibit runs at the Museum through April 30, 2010.

An Evening Celebrating The Legacy of Vintage Keyboards Through Documentary Film - On Friday night, January 15th, from 6-8pm in the Avila Room at the Anaheim Hilton, neo-symphonic synthesist Amin Bhatia and documentary filmmaker Dianna Dilworth headline an evening exploring the evolution and impact of vintage keyboards. Amin Bhatia will be joined by Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation for a question and answer session followed by a screening of a short documentary on the making of his innovative realization of Bolero Electronica, for which he used over 70 synthesizers covering 75 years of evolution in synthesis in music. The documentary features rock legends Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz and Roland Founder Ikutaro Kakehashi.

Following Bhatia, Dianna Dilworth and Markus Resch of the Mellotron Archive will screen Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie which explores the rising and falling fortunes of the Mellotron – the first musical keyboard to “sample” the sounds of other instruments – from its birth in a California garage in the 1950s, through its dominance on concert stages in the 1970s, through its almost religious cult of followers in the 2000s. From the Beatles’ “Strawberry Fields” to Black Sabbath to Kanye West, Mellodrama traces a 50-year odyssey of musical invention, revolution, betrayal, and rediscovery.

Panel Discussion To Explore the Impact of Bob Moog's Work on the Music Industry Past, Present and Future as Interpreted though Museum Exhibit - On Sunday January 17th from 3-4pm in the Idea Center at NAMM, The Bob Moog Foundation and the NAMM Museum of Making Music will present a panel discussion in celebration of the premiere exhibition Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog. The discussion will involve industry and musical luminaries in an exploration of the impact of Bob Moog's work on the music industry as it relates to the exhibition at the NAMM Museum of Making Music public display through April 30, 2010.

The discussion will be moderated by Museum Curator Tatiana Sizonenko.

Panelists include:
* Dominic Milano (former Editor: Keyboard Magazine)
* Craig Anderton (Senior Editor: Harmony-Central.com, Senior Editor: EQ Magazine, Contributing Editor: Keyboard Magazine)
* Herb Deutsch (collaborator on first Moog synthesizer)
* Larry Fast (Synergy, Peter Gabriel)
* Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, The Who, Exhibit Advisor)
* Michelle Moog-Koussa (Executive Director, the Bob Moog Foundation)

Links:
www.moogfoundation.org
www.museumofmakingmusic.org
www.aminbhatia.com
www.diannadilworth.com"

Celebrating Ten Years of the Spectrasonics' Bob Moog Tribute Library for Omnisphere!

video by moogfoundation

"Celebrating A Decade of Spectrasonics' Bob Moog Tribute Library for Omnisphere!

Bob Moog Tribute Library: http://bit.ly/BobMoogTributeLibrary​

Thank you Spectrasonics, for helping to make a more wonderful world through music!

Special thanks to the artists appearing in this video in order of appearance:
CJ Vanston
Dave Gross
Tommy Coster, Jr.
Amin Bhatia
Mike Martin
Bonnie Hayes
Steve Porcaro

Arrangement: CJ Vanston
Additional Arrangement: Amin Bhatia
Video: Daniel Liston Keller, Get It In Writing

All Sounds from the Bob Moog Tribute Library."

NAMM: Mellodrama at NAMM

via the BIG City Music blog, and mentioned in this previous post. Note the event will start with Amin Bhatia and documentary filmmaker Dianna Dilworth discussing the impact and evolution of vintage keybards. Michelle Moog-Kouss will join for a Q&A. You might remember the name Amin Bhatia from this previous post.




MELLODRAMA: Mellotron/Chamberlin Documentary Trailer
YouTube via MellotronMovie

"From a California garage to Royal Albert Hall, Mellodrama is a documentary film by Dianna Dilworth that explores how the haunting sound of an ingenious contraption called the Mellotron changed the production and texture of popular music, from the Beatles to Kanye West.

The film will be released on DVD at the end of 2009.

http://www.mellodramadvd.com
http://www.mellotronmovie.com
http://twitter.com/MellotronMovie
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mellodr...
http://www.myspace.com/mellotrondocum...

http://bigsky.bside.com/2009/films/me...
http://www.bafici.gov.ar/home09/en/fi...
http://www.documentamadrid.com/ficha....
http://www.revolvefestival.com/schedu..."

Amin Bhatia - Virtuality - Update

I just received my copy of Virtuality by Amin Bhatia. You might remember the CD from this post. To my surprise, the liner notes in the CD includes a number of descriptive texts with images on the various synths used in the recording. Very, very cool. If you remember the previous post, the CD features a version of Bolero that is built upon classic synthesizers over time. If you appreciate synths, it doesn't get much better than this.
I added a link to the right of the site under the Bob Moog Foundation. Do check it out.

Remembering Bob with YouTube Channel Launch

"August 21, 2008 - Remembering Bob and Celebrating Our Second Anniversary with Music for Download and YouTube Channel Launch

Today we pause to reflect on the powerful legacy that we strive to honor and support every day. Bob Moog lives on through his instruments, through the musicians that use them and through the music. Yet Bob's legacy of technical brilliance and creative warmth extends beyond the music community, and touches thousands of people around the world who have been effected by his pioneering career. The Caring Bridge site that Bob's family established for him in the summer of 2005 has now topped 300,000 visitors -- thousands of those people have left heartfelt tributes. Bob lives on in so many ways – the Moog Legacy is rich, vast and varied.

Today we launch a tribute to that legacy in our new YouTube channel. On this channel, you'll find friends, family, colleagues, musicians and music-lovers reflecting on the impact Bob had on their lives, and on the world of music. Featured on this channel is a beautifully crafted video from Amin Bhatia called "Virtuality: The Moog Legacy". You will remember that we featured Amin's "Virtuality" CD in our May newsletter in celebration of Bob's birthday. Now, Amin pays hommage to Bob in this video tribute. It is not to be missed! You can find out more about Amin's CD on his website www.aminbhatia.com.

Many thanks to our summer interns at Steven's Institute of Technology, Andrew Bentz and Ken Bachlor, who, along with their professor David Musial, created this YouTube site for us.

We are also delighted to announce that we now have music for download on our MySpace page. Many of the tracks from our "Mooged-Out: Asheville" CD are available here, and all proceeds from these downloads go to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation. This is an easy, affordable and fun way to support us! The music from this compilation CD is wonderfully varied – and each track offers its own unique Moog sound. Many thanks to our volunteer MySpace Coordinator Wheat Williams for making all of this possible, and to all of the Asheville musicians who have donated their tracks to the foundation. The Mooged-Out CD is available as a gift with a $25.00 donation made here.

Also available for download exclusively on our MySpace page is an original all-Moog composition by synth wizard extraordinaire and Moog enthusiast Erik Norlander. Erik's song "The Princely Hours" offers a stunning tribute to the Moog sound though it's driving beats, ethereal nuances and fantastic leads. Erik used five Moog instruments (and only these instruments!) in the making of this piece: his massive 1967 modular Moog, Minimoog Model D, Taurus pedals, Moog Rogue and Minmoog Voyager. This musical tribute is nothing short of a celebration of the Moog Legacy and an exposition of a stunningly talented musician who carries the torch for that legacy every time he gracefully, knowingly lays his fingers on a synth. Enjoy “The Princely Hours” and help the foundation out by purchasing it today. You can find out more about Erik and his massive modular Moog at www.eriknorlander.com.

Erik's composition also graces the home page of our website. We've made few updates to our website, and will continue to do so over the coming months. You can expect new content, photo galleries, music and announcements each time you visit. Be sure to check the new Letter from the Executive Director here.

Bob's life and work serve as a huge source of inspiration for us here at the foundation. We hope that you will pause today and reflect on how he lives on in your life.

The Bob Moog Foundation

Make Waves by donating to the Bob Moog Foundation"

MOTU Adds Artist Demos to Encore Soundbank to Benefit the Bob Moog Foundation

"MOTU's Bob Moog Foundation Encore Soundbank has never sounded better! Electronic music powerhouses Suzanne Ciani, Larry Fast, and Amin Bhatia have created a wonderfully diverse set of demos featuring the breadth and power of this collection.

Listen to the demos here

Proceeds from the Encore Soundbank benefit our hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, and our Archive Preservation Initiative.

You can purchase the soundbank here

Many thanks to Suzanne, Larry, and Amin for their stellar contributions to this project. We are grateful to have the support of this highly esteemed trio of talented musicians, all of whom Bob held in high regard. Our ongoing thanks to MOTU for their support of the Bob Moog Foundation!"

VIRTUALITY Video: Part 1 The Moog Legacy (HD)

Youtube via interstellarcrew

All parts here.

"The high definition version of the first of many podcasts to come features the Bob Moog legacy and talks about how Amin Bhatia came to dedicate the album to him. Interviewed guests include Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Michelle Moog-Koussa as well as producers, engineers and musicians from "Virtuality"

The podcast series was written and directed by Saul Pincus with contributions from cinematographers and journalists all over the world. Special thanks to the crew at Full Sail University, as well as the Bob Moog Foundation and the offices of Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Bhatia Music and Splice Heist.

Please visit aminbhatia.com for more on the album and artist."

VIRTUALITY Video: Part 2 The Making of Bolero Electronica

YouTube via interstellarcrew.

Part 1 previously posted here.
"The second of many podcasts to come features The Making of Bolero Electronica and talks about the inspiration for using 75 years of synthesizers; the origins of the instruments; and the challenge of putting it all together, including footage of rare keyboards used at the esteemed Cantos Foundation. Along with composer Amin Bhatia are Interviewed guests including Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi, Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Michelle Moog-Koussa as well as producers, engineers and musicians from "Virtuality."

The podcast series was produced by Mark Dwyer and Saul Pincus with contributions from cinematographers and journalists all over the world. Special thanks to the crew at Full Sail University, as well as the Bob Moog Foundation, the Cantos Foundation, and the offices of Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz, Bhatia Music and Splice Heist.

Please visit aminbhatia.com for more on the album and artist."

NAMM: Moog Taurus 3, Little Phatty and Moogerfoogers

http://www.moogmusic.com/

Three shots from the Moog booth at Winter NAMM. Click on the images for the full size shots.

I spent most of my time at the booth talking to Michelle Moog-Koussa of the Bob Moog Foundation, Chris Stack of Moog Music, Amin Bhatia, Larry Fast, and Eric Norlander. All great people.

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MOK Miniraze Countdown

MOK's Miniraze synthesizer virtual instrument is coming tomorrow, November 9th, 2021.

Playlist: 1. Miniraze Countdown - 10...

Here are 10 wave-slicing synth voices stacked and detuned. :)

2. Miniraze Countdown - 09...

You have 9 different envelope curves to shape your sound. :)

3. Miniraze Countdown - 08...

Four LFOs with 8 modulation routes each, for wildly organic sounds. :)

4. Miniraze Countdown - 07...

7 Mix Level controls to independently modulate sound elements. :)

5. Miniraze Countdown - 06...

6 adjustable parameters for each otherworldly effect. :)

6. Miniraze Countdown - 05...

5 wave-slicing knobs for sonic exploration. :)

7. Miniraze Countdown - 04...

4 Envelopes and 4 LFOs for truly moving sounds. :)

8. Miniraze Countdown - 03...

3 Wave-Slicing oscillators for new harmonic discoveries. :)

9. Miniraze Countdown - 02...

2 Filters in series to shape the future of sound. :)

10. Miniraze Countdown - 01...

"Countdown to Miniraze launch! 01…

1 Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank.

Including patches from a stellar team of artists and sound designers, all proceeds from this special sound bank will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to support programs like Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum, located in Asheville, NC.

The Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank includes over 200 sounds from some of music's most sought after composers, sound designers, producers, synthesists, and artists, including a signature sound from Mark Mothersbaugh, composer and co-founder of DEVO.

Contributors include Michael Boddicker, Amin Bhatia, Erik Norlander, Drew Neumann, John Enroth, John Skippy Lehmkuhl, Anthony Baldino, Peter Dyer, Chrissy Tignor, Jerry Kovarsky, Casey Baldwin, Klaus-Peter Rausch, Alessandro Cardinale, Kelly Marie and Taiho Yamada.

MOK's Miniraze synthesizer virtual instrument is coming on November 9th, 2021. Visit MOK.com for more details, and sign up for our mailing list to stay informed on all the latest Miniraze developments.

MOK Miniraze
Wave-Slicing Synth with Analog-Style Control

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