John Eaton
Electro-Vibrations (LP)
LabelDeccaGenreExperimental
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John Eaton was among the first composers to play synthesizers live in concert, working in Rome with the Syn-Ket, the compact instrument built by the engineer Paolo Ketoff. In Thoughts on Rilke the soprano Michiko Hirayama sings against two Syn-Kets, with Ketoff himself on vibrator and reverberation plate, and Soliloquy for Syn-Ket is a solo for the instrument.
In the Duet for Syn-Ket and Moog Synthesizer Eaton plays both machines. The second side ends with Vibrations, a microtonal concert piece for flute, oboes and clarinets, played by members of the University of Washington Contemporary Group conducted by William O. Smith. Released by Decca in 1969.
Release notes
Performers on "Vibrations" were members of the University of Washington Contemporary Group.
| A1 | Thoughts On Rilke | 10:44 | |
| A2 | Soliloquy For Syn-Ket | 6:34 | |
| B1 | Duet For Syn-Ket And Moog Synthesizer | 6:55 | |
| Vibrations (Concert Piece For Woodwinds) | |||
| B2 | Tranquillo-Ruvido | 5:20 | |
| B3 | Molto Espressivo | 5:56 | |
| B4 | Brutal | 5:11 | |
- John Eaton
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