The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music
Thom Holmes 100 episodes Aug 15, 2026
The Holmes Archive of Electronic Music is a curated podcast by Thom Holmes focusing on vintage electronic music recordings and audio experimentation. Each episode draws from his collection of recordings spanning 1915 to 1985 and explores a historical topic or theme. Holmes, author of Electronic and Experimental Music, guides listeners through the archive with historical context and commentary.
Episodes
Angine de Poitrine Remixed: An Appreciation
Episode 194
Angine de Poitrine Remixed: An Appreciation
Playlist
Parts of various songs including Fabienk, Sarniezz, Tohogd, and Sherpa from the first two Angine de Poitrine albums.
Angine de Poitrine (which translates in English to “chest pain” as in a prelude to a heart attack) is a jazz-rock duo from Quebec that you have probably heard of even if you have tuned-in to this podcast for the first
Jazz Drums Electric -- Early 1970s
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears this Fall, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
Shortwave Crickets 2.0
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
April Shortwave
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
The Seam 9.0
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
EcoStockhausen
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I have been releasing a few select experiments of my own in electronic sound.
This episode is loosely connected to the book. I put together a series of sound experiments using AudioMulch and source material from the famous
Cybelle
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
Clouds
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Eac
Frizzle
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
Elite Beats
Welcome to the podcast and thanks for listening. As I prepare a large batch of episodes to drop when the revision of my book Electronic and Experimental Music appears in August, I thought why not release a few additional episodes that have nothing to do with the book.
I have a fairly large vault of original electronic works and figured that this might be a good time to share a smidgen of it. Each
The BBC Shipping Forecast Soundscape, No. 2, for 2026
Episode 183
The BBC Shipping Forecast Soundscape, No. 2, for 2026
Playlist
This soundscape consists of selections of BBC Shipping Forecasts from the past two years, bits of other broadcasts from the BBC and others, plus electronic sounds and audio treatments that I’ve created. BBC Shipping Forecasts are ©copyright BBC and located at the BBC Radio 4 Website.
Here is a rundown of the various record
Merry Moog 2025 A Soundscape of Vintage Holiday Synthesizer Music
Episode 182
Merry Moog 2025 A Soundscape of Vintage Holiday Synthesizer Music
Thanks for your patience while I’ve been producing podcast episodes for my book, the seventh edition of which will be released next year. I produced 62 of them and it diverted me from the regular episodes. However, a friend asked me if I was preparing the holiday episode and that’s exactly what I’ve done.
This is my
Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Music
Episode 181
Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Music
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction
05:42
00.00
1. Cornelius Cardew, “Treatise: String Orchestra (2025). The first of three AI interpretations of a piece by Cardew composed between 1963 and 1967. The work was written as a graphic score. Produced by the team of Professor Shlomo Dubnov of the University of Cali
The 2025 US Open Sound Experiment
Episode 180
The 2025 US Open Sound Experiment
Playlist
The sounds for this episode are a collage many things including recorded sounds from the US Open, spectators, tennis players, chair umpires, and the general ambience of the grounds. Mixed in are modifications of various pop tunes plus my own sequnces of electronic sound. All intended to capture the rhythms, beats, and atmosphere of being at th
Chapter 38, Eurorack
Episode 179
Chapter 38, Eurorack. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen
Chapter 37, Contemporary Software and Synthesis
Episode 178
Chapter 37, Contemporary Software and Synthesis. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommende
Chapter 36, Modern Turntablism
Episode 177
Chapter 36, Modern Turntablism. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also cal
Chapter 35, Live Electronic Music— Historical Practices
Episode 176
Chapter 35, Live Electronic Music— Historical Practices. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of re
Chapter 34, Live Electronic Music— Foundations
Episode 175
Chapter 34, Live Electronic Music— Foundations. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended
Chapter 33, Digital Synthesizers and Samplers
Episode 174
Chapter 33, Digital Synthesizers and Samplers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended
Chapter 32, Other Analog Synthesizers
Episode 173
Chapter 32, Other Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, a
Chapter 31, ARP Analog Synthesizers
Episode 172
Chapter 31, ARP Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, als
Chapter 30, EMS Analog Synthesizers
Episode 171
Chapter 30, EMS Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, als
Chapter 29, Buchla Analog Synthesizers
Episode 170
Chapter 29, Buchla Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works,
Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 2
Episode 169
Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 2. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended w
Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 1
Episode 168
Chapter 28, Moog Analog Synthesizers, Part 1. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended w
Chapter 27, Computer Music (1971–2014)
Episode 167
Chapter 27, Computer Music (1971–2014). Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works,
Chapter 26, Early Computer Music (1950–70)
Episode 166
Chapter 26, Early Computer Music (1950–70). Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended wor
Chapter 25, Electronic Music from Japan, China, and The Asia-Pacific, Part 2
Episode 165
Chapter 25, Electronic Music from Japan, China, and The Asia-Pacific, Part 2. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an
Chapter 25, Electronic Music from Japan, China, and The Asia-Pacific
Episode 164
Chapter 25, Electronic Music from Japan, China, and The Asia-Pacific. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associat
Chapter 24, Electronic Music in Latin America
Episode 163
Chapter 24, Electronic Music in Latin America. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended
Chapter 22, Electronic Music in Canada
Episode 161
Chapter 22, Electronic Music in Canada. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples o
Chapter 23, Radiophonic Music in the United Kingdom
Episode 162
Chapter 23, Radiophonic Music in the United Kingdom. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
This episode of the podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They
Chapter 21, The San Francisco Tape Music Center
Episode 160
Chapter 21, The San Francisco Tape Music Center. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommende
Chapter 20, The Experimental Music Studio, University of Illinois
Episode 159
Chapter 20, The Experimental Music Studio, University of Illinois. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated
Chapter 19, The Cooperative Studio for Electronic Music, Ann Arbor
Episode 158
Chapter 19, The Cooperative Studio for Electronic Music, Ann Arbor. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated
Chapter 18, The Columbia– Princeton Electronic Music Center, New York
Episode 157
Chapter 18, The Columbia– Princeton Electronic Music Center, New York. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associa
Chapter 17, John Cage in the United States
Episode 156
Chapter 17, John Cage in the United States. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended wor
Chapter 16, Other European Electronic Music Studios
Episode 155
Chapter 16, Other European Electronic Music Studios. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recomm
Chapter 15, Elektronische Musik in Germany
Episode 154
Chapter 15, Elektronische Musik in Germany. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended wor
Chapter 14, Musique Concrète in France
Episode 153
Chapter 14, Musique Concrète in France. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works,
Chapter 13, Edgard Varèse and The Listener’s Experiment
Episode 152
Chapter 13, Edgard Varèse and The Listener’s Experiment. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of re
Chapter 12, The History of Audio Recording Technology
Episode 151
Chapter 12, The History of Audio Recording Technology. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of reco
Chapter 11 Electronic Music Performance Instruments (1920– 40).
Episode 150
Chapter 11 Electronic Music Performance Instruments (1920– 40). Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated lis
Chapter 10, Earliest Experiments in Electronic Music (Pre- 1920)
Episode 148
Chapter 10, Earliest Experiments in Electronic Music (Pre- 1920). Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated l
Chapter 09, MIDI, Noise Reduction, and Audio Compression Technologies
Episode 147
Chapter 09, MIDI, Noise Reduction, and Audio Compression Technologies. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associa
Chapter 08, Tape Composition and Sound Editing
Episode 146
Chapter 08, Tape Composition and Sound Editing. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended
Chapter 07, Computer Music Basics
Episode 146
Chapter 07, Computer Music Basics. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also
Chapter 06, Analog and Digital Synthesis Basics, Part 2
Episode 145
Chapter 06, Analog and Digital Synthesis Basics, Part 2. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of re
Chapter 06, Analog and Digital Synthesis Basics, Part 1
Episode 144
Chapter 06, Analog and Digital Synthesis Basics, Part 1. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of re
Chapter 05, The Physics of Musical Sound
Episode 143
Chapter 05, The Physics of Musical Sound. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works
Chapter 04, Electronic Music Composition by Process
Episode 142
Chapter 04, Electronic Music Composition by Process. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recomm
Chapter 03, How Electronic Music is Composed.
Episode 141
Chapter 03, How Electronic Music is Composed. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended w
Chapter 02, Listening to Electronic Music
Episode 140
Chapter 02, Listening to Electronic Music. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music
Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes.
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended work
Chapter 01, Electronic and Experimental Music, Recommended Works
Episode 139
Chapter 01, What is Electronic Music? Recommended Works from Electronic and Experimental Music
This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage e
Electronic Music of Conrad Schnitzler—A Retrospective, Part 1
Episode 138
Electronic Music of Conrad Schnitzler—A Retrospective, Part 1.
Playlist
Time
Track Time*
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
06:06
00:00
Conrad Schnitzler, “Meditation” from Rot (Red) (1973 Conrad Schnitzler Self-released. Composed, performed, recorded, and produced by Conrad Schnitzler.
19:44
08:28
Conrad Schnitzler, “Die Rebellen Haben Sich In Den Bergen Vers
Merry Moog 2024
Episode 137
Merry Moog 2024
Electronic Music for the Holidays Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
04:34
00:00
1. Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was
Sun Ra and Stockhausen—An Imaginary Encounter in Electronic Music
Episode 136
Sun Ra and Stockhausen—An Imaginary Encounter in Electronic Music
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
14:28
00:00
Karlheinz Stockhausen, “Es (It)” (1969) from Aus Den Sieben Tagen (from the Seven Days) (1973 Deutsche Grammophon). Composed by, electronics (Filters, Potentiometers), spoken voice, technician (Sound Direction), liner notes, Karlheinz St
An Electronic Music Mixed-Bag
Episode 135
An Electronic Music Mixed-Bag
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
06:28
00:00
John Bischoff, “The League Of Automatic Music Composers: Recording, December 17, 1978” from Lovely Little Records (1980 Lovely Music Ltd.). Tracks from this six-EP collection of new music from a variety of Lovely Music artists. Computer, David Behrman, Jim Horton, John Bischo
From Organ to Synthesizer: The Evolution of the Yamaha Electone
Episode 134
From Organ to Synthesizer: The Evolution of the Yamaha Electone
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
06:56
00:00
Electone E-1, home style cabinet, transistorized oscillators, analog, two manuals, pedalboard, two built-in speakers.
1.Hidemi Saito, Tadashi Yoshida, “Kiriko No Tango” from Enchanting Mood (Electone Sound) (1963 Nivico). Composed
Sonic Adventures in Electronic Composition—The Ashley, Smith, and Hamilton Mix
Episode 133
Sonic Adventures in Electronic Composition—The Ashley, Smith, and Hamilton Mix
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
05:35
00:00
1. Tom Hamilton, “London Fix 2” from London Fix (2003 Muse Eek). Composed and produced by Tom Hamilton; Programmed by Michael J. Schumacher. Tom Hamilton first made his living in audio production then gradually shifted all
The 2024 US Open Sound Experiment
Episode 132
The 2024 US Open Sound Experiment
Playlist
Note: The starting times indicate at which time during the podcast a sound begins. The tracks often overlap based on the given length of each track.
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
03:36
00:00
1. Chair Umpires
01:19
05:24
2. USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center—outer courts. Sample Alchemy, Granular ef
Shortwave Particulates—A Soundscape
Episode 131
Shortwave Particulates—A Soundscape
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
03:36
00:00
Thom Holmes, Shortwave Particulates (2024 Private Release). A sequence composed of a variety of vintage sounds collected from shortwave radios. Interval signals, Identification signals, programs in many languages from the around the globe. Interlaced with electronic s
Recent Finds for the Electronic Music Archive
Episode 130
Recent Finds for the Electronic Music Archives
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
04:18
00:00
Esplendor Geometrico, “Estación Katowice” and “Signos De Energía” from Kosmos Kino (1987 Discos Esplendor Geometrico). Percussion, Drum Machine, Vocals, Gabriel Riaza; Synthesizer, Drum Machine, Vocals, Noises, Arturo Lanz. Industrial music from Spain.
10
Women Synthesists
Episode 129
Women Synthesists
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
04:36
00:00
Eliane Radigue, “Transamorem – Transmortem” (excerpt) from Transamorem – Transmortem (2011 Important Records). Composed in 1973 for ARP 2500 modular synthesizer. Music of slowly changing drones using the marvelous ARP synthesizer, which was Radigue’s key instrument for years after having
Terry Riley—Part 2, Solo Organ and Synthesizer Works
Episode 128
Terry Riley—Part 2, Solo Organ and Synthesizer Works
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
05:28
00:00
Terry Riley, “The Last Camel in
Terry Riley—Analog Organ Works
Episode 127
Terry Riley—Analog Organ Works
Playlist
Time
Track Time
Start
Introduction –Thom Holmes
08:08
00:00
1. Terry Riley, “Journey From The Death Of A Friend” and
The Japanese Shigin Vocal Tradition—and Electronics
Episode 126
The Japanese Shigin Vocal Tradition—and Electronics
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Introduction –Thom Holmes
04:46
00:00
1. Mix of Susumu Yokota, “Saku” from Sakura (1999 Skintone) plus Abe Shũfu II, “Mount Fuji” from Music Of The Shigin: Chanting To Chinese Poetry (1975 Folkways). Album of electronic music from the late composer Susumu Yokota and a track from Folkwa
Trippy Trance Music Origins, Part 2
Episode 125
Trippy Trance Music Origins, Part 2
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Introduction –Thom Holmes
05:01
00:00
1. Pete Namlook, “Power Supply II” from Namlook IV (1994 Fax +49-69/450464). “The music originated instinctively whilst being played live. There was no concept for the composition before, only a kaleidoscope of sounds stemming from the given instruments. The music
Trippy Trance Music Origins
Episode 124
Trippy Trance Music Origins
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Introduction –Thom Holmes
07:14
00:00
The KLF, “What Time Is Love?” from What Time Is Love? (Pure Trance 1) (1988 KLF Communications). Kopyright Liberation Front (KLF), a duo comprised of Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond. Cauty was born in Devon, England; Drummond was born in South Africa but grew up in the Dumfries
Love Spells in Electronic Sound
Episode 123
Love Spells in Electronic Sound
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Introduction –Thom Holmes
06:48
00:00
1. Mystic Moods Orchestra, “Love Token” from Love Token (1969 Philips). Sound Effects, producer, sound director, Brad Miller; Vocals and vocal effects, The Mystic Moods.
04:33
06:48
2. Four Tet, “Love Cry” from There Is Love In You (2010 Domino). Written, p
Electronic Music for Babies
Episode 122
Electronic Music for Babies
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Introduction –Thom Holmes
09:56
00:00
1. Raymond Scott, “Lullaby” (14:06) and “Sleepy Time” (4:25) from Soothing Sounds For Baby Volume I: 1 To 6 Months (1964 Epic). Monophonic recording. Mine includes the insert.
18:30
09:56
2. Raymond Scott, “Tempo Block” (3:15) and “The Happy Whistler” (10:45) fr
Crosscurrents in Early Electronic Music of Canada, Part 2
Episode 121
Crosscurrents in Early Electronic Music of Canada, Part 2
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Introduction –Thom Holmes
04:32
00:00
1. John Mills-Cockell, “On The Heath” from A Third Testament (1974 True North). John Mills-Cockell is a Canadian composer from Toronto who was a very early adopter of the original Moog Synthesizer. He was part of the multi-faceted a
Crosscurrents in Early Electronic Music of Canada, Part 1
Episode 120
Crosscurrents in Early Electronic Music of Canada, Part 1
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Opening and Introduction (Thom Holmes)
10:36
00:00
1. Hugh LeCaine, “Dripsody: An Etude For Variable Speed Recorder” (1955) from Anthologie De La Musique Canadienne / Anthology Of Canadian Music - Musique Électroacoustique; Electroacoustic Music (1990 Radio Canada International).
Phonographic Education—a Sound Collage
Episode 119
Phonographic Education—a Sound Collage
Playlist
Because this episode is a collage of recorded sounds, there are no start times for individual selections. Enjoy the collisions, densities, and words combined with music.
Start time for collage: 03:55
Some of the musical selections heard in this collage:
The London Philharmonic Orchestra – A Sound Spectacular Stereo Space Odyssey (1973 St
Electronic Keyboards in Jazz, A Recorded History, Part 2 of 2
Playlist
Track Time
Start Time
Opening and Introduction (Thom Holmes)
11:57
00:00
1. Herbie Hancock, Herbie Hancock Demonstrates The Rhodes Piano (1973 Rhodes). A terrific flexi-disc produced by Rhodes and narrated by Hancock who tells an interesting story about his first encounter with the instrument on a Miles Davis session and then he walks the keyboard through a series of eff
Electronic Keyboards in Jazz, A Recorded History, Part 1 of 2
Episode 117
Electronic Keyboards in Jazz, A Recorded History,
Part 1 of 2
Playlist
Length
Start Time
Introduction
05:42
00:00
1. Vernon Geyer, “Day After Day” from All Ashore / Day After Day (1938 Bluebird). Soloist, Hammond Electric Organ, Vernon Geyer.
02:22
05:42
2. Milt Herth Quartet / Milt Herth Trio, “Minuet in Jazz” from Home-Cookin' Mama With
The Sounds of Motoring
Episode 116
The Sounds of Motoring
Track Start Times
Introduction
00:00:00
Motoring Soundscape
00:04:33
Closing
01:47:48
Playlist
For this episode, I created a soundscape based mostly on vintage recordings from the Archive of automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, mopeds and motorcycles, buses, street sounds and a variety of police and ambulance sirens. The work flows f
Radio Spirits in the Night
Episode 115
Radio Spirits in the Night
Introduction
Track Start Times
Onda, “Part 1”
10:06
Onda, “Part 2”
28:22
Onda, "Seoul"
47:26
Onda, “Köln”
1:08:03
Onda, Lewisburg”
1:11:35
Onda, “Wroclaw"
1:19:47
Holmes. “3 Open Windows, 1 Small Antenna”
1:27:36
Playlist
Aki Onda, “Part 1” (18:16) and “Part 2” (19:04) from “Transmissions From The Radio Midnight (2023 Dinzu
Refined Noise
Episode 114
Refined Noise
Playlist
Claus Böhmler, “Klangundkrach, Part 1” from Klangundkrach (1996) (2014 Slowscan). Recorded in Hamburg 1996. Edition of 270 copies. Böhmler was a German visual artist, video maker, and sometimes music artist. His website contains a great sampling of his visual work, texts, and writing about his work. There are not many clues as to how he made this recording excep
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