What makes Getting a Head by Bob Ostertag notable?

The album is significant for its early adoption of digital sampling and real-time sound processing, influencing the development of electronic music. Critics noted its groundbreaking approach to sound collage and improvisation, which set a precedent for later artists in the genre. When 'Getting a Head' was released in 1980, Bob Ostertag was establishing himself as an innovative force in the experimental music scene. This album followed his earlier works and marked his exploration into integrating live performance with electronic manipulation, laying the groundwork for his future projects.

How many songs are on Getting a Head?

Getting a Head has 2 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Getting a Head

Bob Ostertag · 1980

39 min · 2 tracks

Experimental soundscapes merge with avant-garde composition, exploring the boundaries of electronic music and performance art.

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Getting A Head — The title track exemplifies Ostertag's unique blend of live performance and electronic experimentation, stretching traditional song structures into immersive sound journeys.
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In Tundra — This piece showcases Ostertag's ability to create vast sonic landscapes, utilizing extended techniques that evoke a sense of isolation and introspection.

Tracklist

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1 Getting A Head 18:40
2 In Tundra 21:10

What to play next

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