This 1961 release on Folkways Records presents eight distinct electronic compositions. It showcases Dockstader's early explorations into musique concrète and electronic soundscapes.
- Recorded in 1960, the pieces were realized using a variety of tape recorders and electronic signal generators.
- The album was released on the Folkways Records label, known for its ethnographic and documentary recordings.
- This release predates much of the popular electronic music of the 1970s and 1980s.
Tod Dockstader is an American composer of electronic music and musique concrète. He is known for his innovative use of tape manipulation and electronic sound generation. In 1961, he was an early pioneer exploring the creative potential of electronic sound.
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