Switched-On Bach
Wendy Carlos · 1968
40 min · 12 tracks · electronic
A groundbreaking fusion of classical composition and electronic soundscapes, reimagining Bach for the synthesizer age.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- headphone detail hunting
- playful reinterpretations of classics
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Switched-On Bach' was Wendy Carlos's debut album that introduced the Moog synthesizer to mainstream audiences. At this point, Carlos was transitioning from her academic background in music composition to a pioneering role in electronic music, which would define her career trajectory and influence future generations of musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isao Tomita· Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sinfonia to Cantata No. 29 3:27
- 2 Air on the G String 2:33
- 3 Two-Part Invention in F major 0:43
- 4 Two-Part Invention in B-flat major 1:30
- 5 Two-Part Invention in D minor 0:52
- 6 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring 2:59
- 7 Prelude and Fugue No. 7 (from Well-Tempered Clavier, book I) 7:11
- 8 Prelude and Fugue No. 2 (from Well-Tempered Clavier, book I) 2:47
- 9 Chorale Prelude "Wachet Auf" 3:38
- 10 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: I. Allegro 6:29
- 11 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: II. Andante 2:51
- 12 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: III. Allegro 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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