VA - Forbidden Planets Volume Two, More Music from the Pioneers of Electronic Sound [2009] (2 x CD's)

EARLY ELECTRONIC

VA - Forbidden Planets Volume Two, More Music from the Pioneers of Electronic Sound [2009] (2 x CD's)

The “Forbidden Planets” series offers an intriguing exploration into the origins of electronic music. Drawing inspiration from the trailblazing efforts of Louis and Bebe Barron, who composed the first electronic film score for the 1956 movie “Forbidden Planet,” this collection highlights their pioneering contributions to the use of electronic sounds in both music and cinema.

VA - Forbidden Planets Volume Two,  subtitled "More Music From The Pioneers Of Electronic Sound" continues the journey started in Chrome Dreams' enormously popular first Forbidden Planets CD, showcasing the works of pioneering electronic composers. This collection delves into the origins of electronic music, featuring pieces so early that they blur the lines between electronic and avant-garde compositions.

Some tracks are more about generated sounds within compositional music rather than pure electronics. It’s fascinating to consider that early instruments like the “intonamori” (hand-cranked sound boxes from the early 1900s) could be seen as precursors to modern electronic music. This album is a treasure trove of early experimental music that challenged and expanded the minds of musicians at the time.

For enthusiasts of electronic music and those curious about its evolution, this compilation offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the past. It’s an affordable way to explore some of the most unique and groundbreaking sounds. Keep in mind that some of the earliest recordings may require a bit of patience to fully appreciate due to their pre-audiophile era quality. However, after the initial tracks, you’ll experience the beginnings of sampling and various sounds that have become commonplace today.

This is another excellent collection of rare pieces for those who are passionate about understanding the roots of electronic music. Compiled and annotated once more by music historian Alan Clayson, and featuring 142 minutes of some of the strangest sounds ever recorded, will again delight fans of this most intriguing and previously un-compiled genre (B)

VA - Forbidden Planets Music from the Pioneers of Electronic Sound [2009] (2 x CD's) can be found here:

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Track lists

CD1

01 Luigi Russolo - Awakening Of A City (1921) 3:54

02 Luigi & Antonio Russolo - Corale (1921) 2:02

03 Antonio Russolo - Serenata (1924) 2:36

04 George Antheil - Ballet Mecanique (1924) 9:11

05 Olivier Messiaen - Orasion (1937) 7:44

06 Otto Luening - Low Speed (1952) 3:43

07 Olivier Messiaen - Turangaula Symphonie 6th Mov. (1946) 9:47

08 Milton Babbitt - Three Compositions (1947-48) 7:37

09 Otto Luening - Fantasy In Space (1952) 2:53

10 John Cage - Williams Mix (1952) 4:26

11 Karlheinz Stockhausen - Etude (1952) 2:57

12 Karel Goeyvaerts - Komposition Nr 7 (1953) 1:30

13 Oskar Sala - Concertando Rubato (1955) 3:08

14 Hugh Le Caine - Dripsody (1955) 1:29

15 Gottfried Michael Koenig - Klangfiguren 1 (1955) 4:06

CD2

01 Giselher Klebe - Interferenzen 4:41

02 Vladimir Ussachevsky - Piece For Tape Recorder 5:40

03 Bengt Hambraeus - Doppeirohr Ii 3:56

04 Kid Baltan - Colonel Bogey 3:01

05 Franco Evangelisti - Incontri Di Fasce Somore 3:23

06 Daphne Oram - Amphitryon 38 0:50

07 Herbert Brün - Anepigraphe 7:47

08 Louis And Bebe Barron - The Monster Pursues -  Morbius Is Overcome 5:49

09 Phil Young - Science & Industry 0:31

10 Richard Maxfield - Sine Music (A Swarm Of Butterflies) 6:02

11 Dick Raaijmakers - Tweeklank 4:47

12 Henry Jacobs - For The Big Horn 2:42

13 Henry Jacobs - Rhythm Study 2:18

14 Vladimir Ussachevsky - Wireless Fantasy 4:35

15 Dick Raaijmakers - Pianoforte 4:59

16 Iannis Xenakis - Orient Occident 10:56

17 Joe Meek - Glob Waterfall 3:14

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