John Chowning is a pioneering figure in electronic music, best known for his invention of FM (frequency modulation) synthesis — a groundbreaking algorithm that would go on to shape the sound of modern music. Stria, originally commissioned by IRCAM in Paris and premiered at the Centre Pompidou in 1977, showcases his mastery of this technique across compositions realized between 1966 and 1981. These purely digital recordings capture a singular moment in the history of computer music, arriving from one of the field's most influential minds.
This pressing marks the first time these recordings have been released on an analog medium, with the original dynamics of the compositions carefully preserved — listeners are advised to raise the volume with caution. Notably, the version of Stria included here is the complete version, featuring a section that was omitted from the original Wergo CD release due to a transcription error. For fans of early electronic and computer music, this LP offers a rare opportunity to experience these landmark works as they were intended to be heard.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Important Records (2)
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 02/27/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Phoné
A2. Turenas
B1. Stria
B2. Sabelithe
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