First released in 1957 and reissued by Aurora Rising in 2016, A Poem In Cycles And Bells & Other Music For Tape Recorder brings together pioneering electronic works from Otto Luening and Vladimir Ussachevsky alongside orchestral innovation from William Bergsma. Celebrated for its fusion of early tape manipulation and avant-garde classical textures, the album stands as a landmark in the history of electronic and experimental music.
This compelling collection showcases the tape compositions of Luening and Ussachevsky from the 1950s, while Bergsma’s contribution on the B side features a vivid orchestral suite originally composed for a radio production by Orson Welles. A true cult favorite among connoisseurs of electronic and space music, this album offers insight into a transformative era where technology and musical artistry began to merge.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Aurora Rising
- Genre: Electronic, Classical
- Release Date: 07/25/2016
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TRACKS
A1. A Poem In Cycles And Bells For Tape Recorder And Orchestra
A2. Piece For Tape Recorder
A3. Suite From "King Lear" For Tape Recorder
B. The Fortunate Islands For String Orchestra
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