Moog Indigo
Jean-Jacques Perrey · 1970
31 min · 12 tracks · electronic
Inventive electronic compositions blend whimsical melodies with playful experimentation, showcasing the Moog synthesizer's vibrant capabilities.
Why this album works
'Moog Indigo' is significant for its role in popularizing electronic music during the early 1970s and has been influential in shaping the sound of subsequent genres, including ambient and synth-pop. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative use of technology and was featured in various retrospectives highlighting the evolution of electronic music.
- Best for
- short, energetic listening sessions playful and whimsical vibes inventive sonic experimentation
- Context
- Released on June 15, 1970, 'Moog Indigo' was Jean-Jacques Perrey's second album, following his debut 'The In Sound from Way Out!' in 1966. By this time, Perrey had already established himself as a pioneer of electronic music, exploring the possibilities of the Moog synthesizer and influencing the genre's development.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Kalkbrenner· Isao Tomita· The KLF
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soul City 2:05
- 2 E.V.A. Standout 3:11
- 3 The Rose and the Cross 2:39
- 4 Cat in the Night 3:34
- 5 Flight of the Bumblebee Standout 2:11
- 6 Moog Indigo Standout 2:57
- 7 Gossipo Perpetuo 2:09
- 8 County Rock Polka 2:31
- 9 The Elephant Never Forgets 2:29
- 10 18th Century Puppet 2:41
- 11 Hello Dolly 2:00
- 12 Passport to the Future 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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