Cosmic Tape Music Club hosted by The Galaxy Electric

About Cosmic Tape Music Club hosted by The Galaxy Electric

Early Electronic Music was first composed using sound generators and magnetic tape. Take a trip with your hosts Augustus and Jacqueline of The Galaxy Electric as they journey through this illusive information. Oh yeah, it's a private Facebook group too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub

Publisher

cosmictapemusicclub

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Jan 2021

Latest episode

22 May 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 May 2026

   Episode 15: Charanjit SIngh

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ In our newest podcast episode, after a 3.5 year hiatus, we are exploring the controversial "Origins of Acid House" going all the way back to 1982... and all the way across the globe to India! We are exploring Charanjit Singh, and whether he intentionally or unintentionally invented the genre we have been exploring with our new music releases. If you love the history of early electronic music, you will seriously love this episode! And if you want even more, the extended episode featuring a listening and commentary on his Ten Ragas for a Disco Beat album, join The Vortex and unlock even more! https://thegalaxyelectric.com/jointhevortex

2. 

   20 Dec 2022

   Episode 14: Bebe and Louis Barron with Todd Barton

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ We saved a doozy for the end of the year as we talk about our favorite Cosmic Tape Music couple with one of our favorite people! The first half of the episode is a piece that was originally recorded live in our aforementioned FB Group. The second half was recorded last week and features our good friend Todd Barton. He actually got to spend a day with Bebe back in the 90s. We talked about his experience with her that day as well as his initial reaction to the classic Sci-fi film Forbidden Planet starring Leslie Nielsen. We also got into the legend of the Krell patch and much much more. It was a hoot and we hope you enjoy this Holiday Extravaganza! Recommended Listening: Bebe and Louis - https://youtu.be/aryHMPH7Kcc Todd's Links: https://toddbarton.com/ https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd The Galaxy Electric: http://www.thegalaxyelectric.com Personal Music: Rhys Colenso - No More Struggles The Tara Experiment - Erverywhere it's Christmas

3. 

   26 Sept 2022

   Episode 13: Karlheinz Stockhausen

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ He's a avant-garde savant. He had a highly notable education and mentors. He learned to embrace the concept of individualism. He was in it for the long haul and had an incredible work ethic. He was on the cover of SGT. Pepper's! If you are curious about the details of these and many more of Karlheinz's accomplishments then hit that play button and buckle up. We go deep space on Stockhausen in this episode! Recommended Listening: Kontakte https://youtu.be/l_UHaulsw3M Personal Music Section: Schlami, "Void" - https://schlami.bandcamp.com/track/void Metal Machine Ascension, "Presence" - https://wehereandnow.bandcamp.com/track/presence

4. 

   28 Jun 2022

   Episode 12: Daphne Oram

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 12 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Daphne Oram. What a pioneer of sound and vision. Recommended Listening: Bird of Parallax - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Oc0B6pkl4A Vimeo video on the Oramics Machine - https://vimeo.com/21310959 Her book - https://www.daphneoram.org/anindividualnote/ Our Daphne-inspired Synth Performance - https://youtu.be/RVb-_xwRN9A Personal Music Section: Renzo Pajella, "Space Moon II" - https://renzopajella.bandcamp.com/track/space-moon-ii Max Stephens, "Requiem" - https://maxstephens.bandcamp.com/track/requiem

5. 

   17 May 2022

   Episode 11: Iannis Xenakis

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 11 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Iannis Xenakis. Thought of by many as the godfather of granular synthesis. He was a multifaceted fellow who's ,perhaps, biggest achievement happened to be in the field of architecture when he was commissioned to design what became the Phillips Pavilion for a world's fair style event called Expo '58 in Brussels. Personal Music section: Moon Worm - Beyond the Clones https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&d=n&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3GOEzD_vjDKznZv4h4Un77eU7Sf2vPhFjDmpJpjS2oc8GjvZ25stlnNw0&v=aulODhks8CU Frozen Pins - 0netwo0netwo https://0netwo0netwo.bandcamp.com/releases Cool Podcasts: Source of Uncertainty: A Buchla podcast 4U https://sourceofuncertainty.audio Join Hosts and Group Members Robert and Kyle as they talk about all things Buchla Electronic Instruments

6. 

   19 Jan 2022

   Episode 10: Pierre Schaeffer

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 10 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Pierre Schaeffer. Thought of by many as the godfather of sampling, he was known as one of the original purveyors of what is now known as musique concrète. He was also the founder of Groupe de Recherche de Musique Concrète also known as GRMC/GRM which led to him setting up a studio with a tape recorder that he would learn to master and use as his sole music making device. Personal Music section: by artists Andy Slater, Jon Monteverde and Molly Jones mixed by group member Alex Wilson for the Arcane Object X compilation https://arcaneobject.bandcamp.com/album/arcane-object-x From group member Bob Percy under the artist name Second Hand Plan - Problems of Everyday Life https://secondhandplan.bandcamp.com/album/problems-of-everyday-life Pierre Schaeffer Inspired live improv by The Galaxy Electric: https://youtu.be/CZLFSRORTFw Cool Podcasts: Source of Uncertainty: A Buchla podcast 4U https://sourceofuncertainty.audio Join Hosts and Group Members Robert and Kyle as they talk about all things Buchla Electronic Instruments

7. 

   22 Dec 2021

   Episode 9: Delia Derbyshire

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 9 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Delia Derbyshire. Delia was a key member of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and a Tape Music genius. She was best known for composing the original theme to the popular Sci-Fi television series Dr. Who. However, that was just one of many breathtaking tape pieces. Some say her education as a Mathematician played a seminal role in her ability to compose strictly with chopped up bits of tape. We have a lovely chat about all things Delia and more. Personal Music section: Løgan Mccurter - Primitive Baptist & The Oldest Time Traveler in the World - Primitive Baptist https://loganmccurter.bandcamp.com/track/primitive-baptist Michael Vallone - The Tara Experiment - Sensory Deprivation and Mind Control - Further https://thetaraexperiment.bandcamp.com/track/further Cool Podcasts: Source of Uncertainty: A Buchla podcast 4U https://sourceofuncertainty.audio Join Hosts and Group Members Robert and Kyle as they talk about all things Buchla Electronic Instruments

8. 

   28 Jul 2021

   Episode 8 : Robin the Fog Interview

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 8 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Robin the Fog. Robin was a blast to chat with and we carried on way longer than the finished piece, so you are getting the goods! Robin works exclusively with tape as his medium. You're likely familiar with his work as Howlround and his collaborative effort with DJ Food and others called The New Obsolescents. Topics covered were things like Reel Tape, MST3K and The Radiophonic Workshop just to get ya started... https://robinthefog.com/ @RobinTheFog

9. 

   15 Jul 2021

   Episode 7 : Sine Mountain aka David Soto Interview

   Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 7 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Sine Mountain aka Dave Soto. He's a Colorado resident who we had a blast talking to. His music is moving. Check it out! This was such an easy and fun conversation that we hope you enjoy. We get Dave's Origin Story and much much more! https://sinemountain.com @sinemountain

10. 

    21 Jun 2021

    Episode 6 : Kirk of Dogbotic Interview

    Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 5 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Kirk and his company Dogbotic. Dogbotic is a multifaceted creative content studio in the Bay Area that specializes in producing original music, sound design, and DIY workshops. They caught our attention because one of their workshops was all about Cassette Hacking and we had to get the skinny. Kirk is a trip and we had a great time! Website and Insta https://dogbotic.com/ @dogbotic

11. 

    10 Jun 2021

    Episode 5 : Mike Hovancsek Interview

    Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 5 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Mike's time with our last subject Halim El-Dabh as well his own musical project. He is the producer responsible for archiving Halim's tape work. He is a fantastic musician and story teller. We had a blast! Mike's Music: https://mikehovancsek.bandcamp.com/

12. 

    27 Apr 2021

    Episode 4: Halim El-Dabh

    Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 4 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Halim El-Dabh. Halim was the true pioneer and Godfather of tape music and musique concrete. He was known for his pioneering experimental composition using magnetic tape and wire recorders when the mediums were still in their infancy, for re-recording a sound and processing it through many generations of degradation and enhancement, playing recordings back at various speeds and re-recording them rendering out of this world textures and much much more! Chapter Summary: Introduction and early life The Wire Recorder His Philosophies Trouble at Kent State Closing

13. 

    29 Mar 2021

    Episode 3: Wendy Carlos

    Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 3 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Wendy Carlos. Wendy is a genius as well as the self proclaimed "Original Synth". She is a platinum selling artist, a Grammy winner, and an Ivy League school grad. We share all sorts of facts including winning a science fair by building a computer from scratch, melding the worlds of classical music and synthesizer, the Moog Modular, scoring for Kubrick, digital audio pioneering and much much more! Chapter Summary: Intro Early Beginnings College SOB AES Conference Moog sighting Rachel Elkind Clockwork Gonna let it Shine Tron Inspiration to Tomita Stevie Wonder popped by Vocoder your Moroder microtuning Digital is King Sticky Shed Astrophotographer Outro Personal Music section: Robert Saint John's Theme for Space Cat - Moog Minimoog Model D, Sub 37.. https://youtu.be/P6qcnqkqcDc Scott Ampleford performs Canon in D Major - by Johann Pachelbel https://youtu.be/lAMaFwecL8E Cool Podcasts: Source of Uncertainty: A Buchla podcast 4U https://sourceofuncertainty.audio Join Hosts and Group Members Robert and Kyle as they talk about all things Buchla Electronic Instruments

14. 

    23 Feb 2021

    Episode 2: Sun Ra

    Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Thanks for joining us for Episode 2 of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they get cosmic on the topic of Sun Ra and his Arkestra band. In short he was a being that claimed he was from the planet Saturn. He was an avid reader and enthusiast of music instrument technology, as well as a virtuosic band leader, composer and pianist/keyboardist. We share all sorts of facts starting with his early life, his alien abduction, the various locations he lived and conducted the band from, his journey through being an early adopter of many different keyboards and synthesizers like the Moog Minimoog and Yamaha DX-7 (to name a few), his mystic ethos, and much much more! Chapters Intro Uncertain Origin Forbes Piano 1st Gear Head Organ is the "Tastes Like Chicken" of electronic instruments Future Minded College Alien Abduction War Story Chicago Ghosting The band were on call Arkestra is Born Tape Delay A Joyful Noise bit Would LCD get an alien high? Rolling Stone Cover California Space is the Place One Take The Outer Space Visual Communicator Cosmic Keys Closing Notes Personal Music section: Dave Gibson's Mind Evaporator - WF 23 - This Time It's - by Personal Bandana https://personalbandana.bandcamp.com/track/mind-evaporator Jamal Gray's Shamanism - POLYMATH - by Aquatic Gardener https://aquaticgardens.bandcamp.com/track/shamanism

15. 

    26 Jan 2021

    Episode 1: Peter Zinovieff and EMS

    Are you obsessed with early electronic music?? We started a private group for people like you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmictapemusicclub/ Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Cosmic Tape Music Club monthly Podcast! Join your hosts Jacqueline and Augustus of the experimental pop band The Galaxy Electric as they wax poetic on the topic of Peter Zinovieff: Geologist, Computer and Tape Music Studio Innovator, Electronic Instrument Design Collaborator, Gentleman, and Scholar. We share all sorts of facts starting with his early and family life, buying what he believed to be one of the very first Personal Computers, EMS, the VCS3, Unit Delta Plus, famous folks that rolled through the studio, his obsession with pure randomness, and more. Timeline: Intro Early Life Funding EMS David Cockerell Synchronicity between Synth Designers Couldn't be bothered with actually using the Synths Is he a tape musician? Unit Delta Plus Carnival of Lights EMS Tech Talk EMS's Downfall Robin Wood and EMS rebirth iVCS3 Spectron Video Synth Randomness The Implant Pete Kember/Electronic Calendar Album Personal Music section: Justin Winn's Audio Emission 02 - The Big Bounce - by TMA-1 Audio Emissions https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/ZJLLQBhpiDaJEYBf6 Gene Maruszewski's Gimme a Break - by Tapewarm https://soundcloud.com/tapewarm-1/gimme-a-break

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