American composer Conlon Nancarrow, who had fought on the "wrong side" of the Spanish Civil War, whiled away his years in exile in Mexico City in the mid-20th century meticulously punching holes in scrolls made for player pianos. The resulting sounds are truly something to behold. (Several other early "machine music" artists worth listening to also appear on this page.)
Friday, December 21, 2007
Early Music for Machines
American composer Conlon Nancarrow, who had fought on the "wrong side" of the Spanish Civil War, whiled away his years in exile in Mexico City in the mid-20th century meticulously punching holes in scrolls made for player pianos. The resulting sounds are truly something to behold. (Several other early "machine music" artists worth listening to also appear on this page.)
