Terry Riley's In the Summer (Buchla Music Easel)

[NOTE: I forgot to mention: the envelope is set to "self," i.e. cycling!]
I’ve been reading Trevor Pinch and Frank Trocco’s excellent book, Analog Days. Apparently, when Don Buchla unveiled his prototype Buchla Box at the San Francisco Tape Music Center in 1965, the most enthusiastic witness was Terry Riley, the pioneer of minimalist music. “I think I’ll do some music on that,” Riley said.
Sadly, there’s no recording or other evidence of Riley playing the Buchla (at least that I can find). But given that they crossed paths at the Tape Music Center, I thought it would be appropriate to use the Buchla Music Easel to do a cover of one of my favorite Riley pieces: “In the Summer” (1974).
Composed for the soundtrack of art-house film, Lifespan, this piece was reissued in 2007 on the CD, “Les Yeux Fermés & Lifespan.”
Listen to the original: • In the Summer - Terry ...
On using Disting and Low-Gain Format Jumbler to interface Easel with Eurorack: • Aeolian pendulum: Buch...
#eurorack #modular #buchla #buchlamusiceasel #minimalism

[@thepeterone]

Old electronic music gear and carpets. Just the best vibe.

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks! And the colors even match!

[@ElectricCelt56]

A very thoughtful homage to synth pioneers. Interesting patch notes.

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@davemaier8350]

One of my favorite Riley pieces as well. Thank you for this!

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks Dave! I'm curious to see the movie the piece was written for.

[@pauflo1996]

Amazing

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks!

[@Gabay54]

I am happy to have discovered your channel. The music is wonderful and I appreciate the sharing of books and materials that inspire you. I am adding "Analog Days" to the list with Victor Szabo's book.

[@electrummodularmusic]

That's so great to hear. I'll keep going with the music/book combos! Another recent favorite is the The San Francisco Tape Music Center by David Bernstein, especially the interviews with Buchla and Riley.

[@Probbie]

Yesss, love it 😀

[@electrummodularmusic]

Good to hear, Probbie!

[@satellitefires2545]

Really excellent!

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@afraidhishorses]

beautiful piece

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@SocbaEcaid]

Masterful!

[@electrummodularmusic]

Cheers!

[@mauriziofaggion]

This synth is super classic! I really like this track you produced! I also find it relaxing

[@electrummodularmusic]

Yes, the Easel is definitely a classic! Glad you enjoyed this.

[@whitelightenergydads]

great job

[@electrummodularmusic]

Cheers!

[@toslinked]

fantastic

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks!

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

Yep.

[@electrummodularmusic]

Ta!

[@wearetemporary]

Is there a published score for Riley’s “In The Summer”?

[@electrummodularmusic]

Not that I could find. I just transcribed it from the audio - it's all in the key of A minor (Aeolian), and it's the same 8 chords cycling over and over, so not too tricky

[@alexeizlotnikovleshalozhki1254]

it would be cool to convey this to Terry or his son

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks Alexei!

[@smallalien5860]

Nice

[@electrummodularmusic]

Cheers!

[@user-ri9gq9ox6k]

Ха! Оказывается есть где-то люди, которые не только коллекционируют модульные синтезаторы, но и играют на них.

[@electrummodularmusic]

Очень мило с твоей стороны так сказать!

[@fablesofsilence]

Brilliant work and thanks for the patch notes. Added to my public list of awesome modular music here: kzbin.info/aero/PLw2DsBHu5IN_hj1Lpma3LXqqO2b1DNkU5&si=YV3Qq5EuOg7MrTbM

[@electrummodularmusic]

Thanks so much for the kind words - and for adding the video to that playlist! Now enjoying your Buchla videos...

[@draaht]

@@electrummodularmusicthanks mate!