LP SWITCHED ON BACH WALTER / WENDY CARLOS 1974 CBS JAPAN PRESS SQ QUAD NM INSERT
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 Switched-On Bach is a groundbreaking album by American musician Wendy Carlos, released in 1968. It is considered one of the most important and influential electronic music albums ever made, and it played a key role in popularizing the Moog synthesizer.The album features a collection of pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed entirely on a Moog synthesizer. Carlos meticulously recreated Bach's intricate counterpoint and harmonies using the then-newly invented instrument, demonstrating its capabilities for expressive and nuanced musical performance.

Switched-On Bach was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and winning three Grammy Awards. It introduced many people to the sound of the synthesizer and helped to pave the way for the development of electronic music as a genre.

The album's impact extends beyond music. It also helped to change perceptions of electronic instruments, which were often seen as novelties or tools for creating sound effects. Carlos's work showed that synthesizers could be used to create complex and beautiful music, and it helped to legitimize their use in classical and popular music.

Switched-On Bach remains a classic album that continues to inspire and influence musicians today. It is a testament to the vision and talent of Wendy Carlos, and it stands as a landmark achievement in the history of electronic music.


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  • 1974 LP Released on CBS / SONY Records Japan Pressing # SOCL-1030 (Quadraphonic).
  • Jacket has slight corner wear. No cut out marks on the album .

     
  • Record is in NM Condition and will Perform with Brilliant Sound Reproduction. Insert is included.
  • Record is professionally cleaned for your listening pleasure.


    TRACKLIST :

     A1 Sinfonia To Cantata No. 29 A2 Air On A G String A3 Two-Part Invention In F Major A4 Two-Part Invention In B-Flat Major A5 Two-Part Invention In D Minor A6 Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring A7 Prelude And Fugue No. 7 In E-Flat Major B1 Prelude And Fugue No. 2 In C Minor B2 Chorale Prelude "Wachet Auf" Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major B3 First Movement B4 Second Movement B5 Third Movement

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