The New York Times – Music:
Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans.
Category: Electronics
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Jay Clayton, Vocal Innovator in Jazz and Beyond, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
She sparred with avant-garde instrumentalists and used electronics to alter and extend her vocal palette. She was also at home in more conventional settings.
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Herbert Deutsch, Co-Creator of the Moog Synthesizer, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
An experimental composer, Mr. Deutsch collaborated with Robert Moog to create the first synthesizer to make a significant impact on popular music, launching a revolution in electronic music.
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Vangelis, Composer Best Known for ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
A master of the synthesizer, he won an Oscar for that film’s score, and his memorable theme song became a No. 1 pop hit.
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Klaus Schulze, Pioneering Electronic Composer, Is Dead at 74
The New York Times – Music:
In a prolific career spanning five decades, he helped pave the way for ambient, techno and trance music.