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Switched‐On Brandenburgs

Wendy Carlos · 1980

101 min · 19 tracks · electronic music

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
79 /100
Summit
Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

This album innovatively reinterprets classical works through electronic means, showcasing strong composition and production.

What we noticed

  • Each of the six Brandenburg concertos is presented in its entirety, with a consistent structure across all tracks that mirrors Bach's original compositions.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major: I—(Allegro) 4:15
  • 2 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major: II—Adagio 4:10
  • 3 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major: III—Allegro 4:28
  • 4 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major: IV—Menuetto—Trio I—Polacca—Trio II 7:17
  • 5 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major: I—(Allegro) 6:28
  • 6 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major: II—Adagio 1:06
  • 7 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major: III—Allegro 5:12
  • 8 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major: I—Allegro 8:06
  • 9 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major: II—Andante 3:35
  • 10 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major: III—Presto 4:44
  • 11 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major: I—Allegro 10:52
  • 12 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major: II—Affettuoso 5:35
  • 13 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major: III—Allegro 4:54
  • 14 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major: I—(Allegro) 5:51
  • 15 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major: II—Andante 4:27
  • 16 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major: III—Allegro assai 3:02
  • 17 Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major: I—(Allegro) 6:59
  • 18 Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major: II—Adagio ma non tanto 4:43
  • 19 Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major: III—Allegro 5:38

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