An excellent compilation and the debut release on a new Cherry Red imprint. This CD traces the early experiments of the synthesiser in movies and into commercial music, featuring the sounds of room-sized computers, early rhythm generators and cognitive ideas of many men in white coats with clipboards. Includes the earliest recordings of Zappa favourite Varese,the exceptional Song Of The Second Moon and Raymond Scott's early experiments into synthetic sound. A fantastic introduction into the primitive world of electronic sound.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Song of the Second Moon - Tom Dissevelt/Kid Baltan
2. Sonik Re-Entry - Tom Dissevelt/Kid Baltan
3. B.C. 167 - Raymond Scott
4. The Rhythm Modulator - Raymond Scott
5. Forbidden Planet Main Titles (Overture) -Louis + Bebe Barron
6. Ancient Krell Music
7. The Synthesis Of Music-The Physical Characteristics Of Musical Sounds The Sounds And Music Of The RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer
8. The Synthesis Of Music-Excerpts From Musical Selections - The Sounds And Music Of The RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer
9. Parade Des Soldats De Bois
10. Gavotte Des Vers Luisants
11. Le Siffleur Et Son Chien
12. Nola
13. Study No. 1
14. Noise Study
15. IntAgrales
16. Density - Rene Le Roy
17. Ionisation - Edgard Var se & Juilliard Percussion Orchestra
18. Octandre - NY Wind Ensemble