Lisa Bella Donna | Ascension

Sound designer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Lisa Bella Donna journeys through the world of analog sound with an arrangement of vintage and modern analog synthesizers in this exploration filmed in the Moog Sound Lab.
Inspired by live synthesizer performances of the 1970s, the inimitable synth sorceress integrates the classic Moog Synthesizer lllP with Moog One, Subsequent 37, Subsequent 25, and the complete Moog semi-modular family (Matriarch, Grandmother, Mother-32, DFAM, and Subharmonicon), highlighting their connectivity and the possibilities of personal orchestration.
"As a longtime electronic music composer and sound designer, I have always regarded my synthesizer studio as a personal 'sacred space.' A special place where I can be free and open to create whatever music that needs to vessel through in the moment. To explore the wild, wonderful wilderness of sound and synthesis. A place to find inspiration and to evoke artistic ascension. To create and to be playful in the process. I wanted to project a piece that expressed my happiness and gratitude to get to be creative with my friends and colleagues at Moog. It's always so much fun to bounce ideas and create a special atmosphere together, each time we have the opportunity to create these videos." - Lisa Bella Donna
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[@francoisrossignol7961]

It's a good thing I don't have a room like this, I would never want to leave it.

[@WurstPeterl]

Legend says Mike Dean is hiding behind the modular creating the smoke effects

[@melissarainchild]

I hope its smoke effects...or someone call the fire dept. :)

[@naturesound2963]

@@melissarainchild No, the old Moog systems got quite hot :D

[@erwingroeneveld5372]

Why this lady isn't as well-known as someone like Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Wendy Carlos or Suzanne Ciani is absolutely beyond me! Sonic Sorceress indeed! Wonderful performance.

[@futuristiccavemanofficial]

This is something I was talking bout the other day. The only thing I can come up with, is that she either doesn't want it or she doesn't know how to go about getting it. She should be playing 3k seats a night; like Nils Frahm. But, she's doesn't tour nor does she position her brand for the general public. She seems to only direct her music towards synthesists.

[@BruecknerAmbient]

Because she didn't start back in the 70s... 😉 And yes - Lisa is brilliant!

[@NAANsoft]

Because it is next to impossible to buy any CDs with her music in Europe.

[@oscarvanderburgh9915]

She is

[@synthycraft]

This video must have millions of views. This is real talent, it’s hard to replicate.

[@denispolic2404]

Just found a ultimate key of happieness: a room full with Moog synthesizers of all kind, paired with the talent of Lisa Bella Donna. Simply mind blowing. If i would have 30K to spend to fill the room, i would live that dream too, cheers!!!!

[@wicky4473]

Where have I been all these years?? I’m 65 and have only just discovered this amazing artist. No time like the present, I say…

[@aeon136]

Welp, I'm 62 & have been listening to 'Acid/Space Rock' since the 70's -I've only just discovered her myself! So -Ur not alone! 😒

[@turtlemouth]

Once again, she proves her title of Sonic Sorceress is well-earned. Excellent work, Lisa.

[@frankshearman2755]

Thumbs up, shared and commented..... this is amazing.

[@robertorosso1415]

love u. greetings from Italy and Merry Christmas.

[@SixMissing]

Every single time I watch Lisa play, I am truly transported. Absolute genius.

[@CRLFNKL]

Hands down one of the absolute coolest persons to have walked the earth

[@eliassilva7228]

Magistral, Magnifico, Vibrante...no tengo palabras, hay que cerrar los ojos, escuchar y volar.

[@funkbungus137]

holy crap, first time i listened on my monitors, second time with headphones, and i get the title now.

[@discombob93]

I just feel lucky someone still makes this kind of music at this level. She's practically the keeper of the culture, in that regard.

[@TubingTuna]

You are amazing Lisa.

[@AndriSoren]

Just extraordinary. Regularly come back to watch these.

[@ianzapczynski1146]

How on earth can this have 94,000 views but only 5000 likes? I adore everything about this. Such beautiful sounds, melodies and leads.

[@SaintKristofer]

Many people have watched it several times but can only like it once. 💜

[@ufopilotFPV]

I can personally account for at least 100 of those views 😊

[@Salaprove-op2dn]

Hi Lisa i love your song congrats for your Music celestial , ispiration for me👏👏

[@LordoftheBadgers]

I think Lisa you have finally achieved Maximum Moog ❤️😊😍

[@roxanbarder5968]

I have totally enjoyed this concert. When words fail, music speak.

[@campvsmartivs6241]

The future of electronic music restored to us all. You cannot get any higher than this in todays world. Many can have synthesizers but imagination and musical sense makes the difference between those who have one and those who can play one at this capacity.

[@joannawhite1841]

Dear Lisa, Your music and life has really helped in my healing. Thank You, Blessings

[@davidgoode7416]

I could listen to this forever...

[@SomebodyPickaName]

To watch something this special is truly humbling, as I used to think I was a musician....and then I heard Lisa. The technical intelligence beyond the actual notes is staggering.

[@AlexanderDetig]

Reminds me on Klaus Schulze in the early seventies. Good job Lisa!

[@deldridg]

What a beautiful soul you have Lisa. My 12yo son and I spend many hours immersed in your musical creations (emphasis on musical) and we're putting time to developing our own musical art. One day we'll own a Moog of our own - how exciting! Warm cheers from Sydney - Dave and young William

[@rusticitas]

My god those horns sound freakin’ gorgeous. It’s evocative of Vangelis’ “Blade Runner” at parts, but definitely its own composition. I *wish* I could just *make* a sound like anything here! Love it.

[@jurgenhermes1295]

I can just say thank you. For your inspiration.

[@johanroose8757]

62 years old now. started to listen Klaus Schulze when i was 12. Got Stockhausen, Terry Riley, Fripp, Eno, Pierre Henry, blues, jazz, gospel, whatever got through my ears because i wanted to hear "everything' in my life, which is quite impossible. So when i get stuck for a while with an artist such as Lisa or others, it means it touches me, "itches" my brain and gets my attention....you know what i mean. It's good to experience a challenge again.......

[@djdwoodward]

Wonderful work, Lisa!

[@alcantey]

Incredibly beautiful.... goose bumps ♥

[@jimlemons9231]

Awesome, great sounds and feeling. Most enjoyable

[@halloweenjack569]

incredible performance.

[@glenr5731]

Oh. My. Gawd. !! The lifetime of work and talent - Wow, just wow! Thanks for sharing this - amazing video work as well.

[@AlexNudelman]

wow!!!, thats so so wonderful and magic !!!!

[@mickdracul5823]

Bravo Maestro!

[@NGC0Music]

YEEEES. MOOG and Lisa, those are 2 essentials in my life which i will never get tired of. ❤️

[@ZenMountain]

Ok.

[@dazzjazz]

Wow. Major to Minor and back again! Love this!

[@perrybarden3318]

Genius. Just wonderful.

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Another belter Lisa!

[@st0rmchild]

Thanks, I love it.

[@MacLamar]

I am seriously speechless Lisa. It is rare that I come across a video that I love/feel from the starting note/scene through to the end. Audio and video of your creation, absolutely phenomenal. Capturing your feelings while masterfully playing Ascension, amazing. I have never seen or heard anything this remarkable. Thank you. I'm so happy you are still here.

[@bobwills6306]

Oh, how did I miss that until now? It's fantastic!

[@simondunstall3520]

Vangelis and Jean Michel would be proud brings back so many memories of my twin cassette deck in my sonic zone in my room as a young lad thank you beautiful track

[@stephenjames4937]

Well, that was utterly brilliant.

[@neuzethmusic131]

When I see great artists like Lisa here, I always get a bit sad. Because I will never have the opportunity to meet and learn from them. And now, people of Moog, give Lisa a church!

[@awaken77]

Great use of vintage Moogs from artist who knows what she's doing

[@measures_of_distance]

my first synthgasm thank you LBD!!

[@redbeard365]

Sweet spaceship. Loved it!

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

Beautiful Bella thank you

[@Halux]

Thanks Moog for bringing this gem for us! I have no words...

[@markyymarkXL]

This woman is a sage...so inspiring, and phenomenal playing. Thanks for this!

[@garyholdsworth53]

playing something like that with 64 tracks in protools is one thing. Doing that in real time? FANtastic

[@HustonSingletary]

Agreed. A lesson to all you synthfluencers posting pics of your unplugged shiny new synths 😂

[@syntience_music]

Magnificent. Please continue producing videos of Lisa

[@graueralter]

Wonderful. Thanks !

[@aliensporebomb]

Floored over here. Bravo!

[@torinofly9638]

outstanding performance !!! Brutal Sound !!!

[@issiewizzie]

Thank you KZbin ... never heard of Lisa Bella Donna till today

[@fabkie]

1:14 … from that moment on: almost crying. That joy! It‘s magical. ❤

[@TheMirolab]

I am so over people who criticize the sound of KZbin..... this sounds amazing!! Big, warm, clear, fat, dynamic... simply everything is there... what a great production.

[@nutster9000]

Beautiful sound!

[@mikewilkinson4588]

You are amazing on the Moog Synthesizers.........been into this since the early Tangerine Dream days.......

[@leoe.8589]

Kein Wunder, dass ich so lange auf mein Moog warten muss, wer diese liebe Lady alles aufgekauft hat.

[@corybaker6688]

Well boys , that’s a genius at work! Enjoy

[@PT_English]

Looks as great as it sounds

[@alanb5690]

1:46 / 9:19 Lisa Bella Donna I am getting so emotional listening to you...I also own a Moog Subsequent and a mother 32; I only wish I had your fingers to perform like you....Beautiful sounds...Thank you!

[@emsquare3575]

What a Celestial Entity. Lisa is truly the embodiment of Spiritual harmony made flesh, manifesting vibrations from the beyond. Bless.

[@dianamiino7391]

This song is so beautiful, makes me turn on my little box, connect a keyboard and play along ❤️

[@benjilg2500]

Absolutly Prodigy 🙂👌📽️🎹🎚️🎚️😜🔊 the sound is fantastic and invites us to travel....🙏😔thanks you soo much....kiss from France 🗼

[@vessmusik]

Wow! This is amazing.

[@breitbanddesign]

Madame Moog! Simply awesome!

[@Moon-kr1pw]

Brilliant and amazing!!!

[@rlbf1967]

Definitely a wonderful touch of Vangelis ☺️

[@WillGrobbelaarMusic]

Utterly speechless. Stunning performance. Stunning sounds. Bravo.

[@jexmartinez9343]

Dang ❤❤❤❤ too much glory 😮

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

It's breathing, laughing, crying, wondering, this piece of music is f alive!

[@didadere7212]

WOW, wow, this is made in heaven. With Bob Moog by side in person.

[@claudeplanth7099]

.......ottime sonorità...BRAVA!.......

[@justingoers]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@futuristiccavemanofficial]

Majestic

[@m1xercom]

Lisa Bella Donna inspires me so much with my record choice and music style. A truely amazing individual indeed. Thank you Lisa.

[@Delfin100]

Klasse elektronische Musik. Die Frau hat es echt drauf. BRAVO !!!!

[@tomorrowsvision2677]

This is absolutely the most beautiful song beginning i have ever heard.

[@avidodd26]

the light touch, the atmospherics, the aesthetic...man she just fucking rules.

[@FrankWilleke]

Wow, that was stunning! Thank you for this!

[@bramvanoost]

Like butter in my ears.

[@charlescrist4240]

Hi Lisa I am a new fan of yours having fortunately discovered you recently. Thank you so much for your music and videos all of it inspires me to no end in doing my own music as well in life in general ! blessed be and carry on sister u r awsome !!!

[@infinitepete2799]

How did this take a month to get into my algorithm? Fantastic stuff. Thank you for posting this!

[@geoffcline9593]

Headphones heaven. This is a great showcase for Moog products. Lisa Bella Donna's composing/playing is glorious. KUDOS all.

[@giovanniginatempo3945]

Lisa sei forte. Il tuo feeling è notevole. 😍

[@32ndBrother]

🎶🎶 🎹 SO NICE 🎹 🎶🎶

[@MartinMigeot]

Is it one of humanity's most wonderful creation ? it's excellent inevery domain... I love it

[@andreamarlano9296]

Wonderful!!!!!

[@roblewis5044]

When machines rock, great stuff Lisa, electro heaven.

[@karolyvoros4371]

Amazing performance!

[@PROJECTOAZULjjgg]

This is the gate into a dream we get in... another dimension never seen... feels like an endless flight with butterfly wings...

[@Krille_K]

Pure magic!

[@mathzz6201]

The best artist of recent times in the world of synthesizers !!!

[@79Glitch]

Mike Dean might have something that to say about that.

[@stevekilligrew788]

All that amazing tech but somehow gets it all to come straight from the depths of her heart & soul. The Sonic Sorceress casts her digital spells, and brings wonder,joy and beauty into our analogue world that is in desperate need. Namaste. 🫶 ps; love the furry floor cushion. Groovy!❤🎉

[@drewgarraway3722]

That is a beautiful room full of treasures, and a wonderful performer to inhabit the space.

[@dynatwenty]

So awesome!