Switched-On Bach | Johann Sebastian Bach, Wendy Carlos

Switched-On Bach | Johann Sebastian Bach, Wendy Carlos | Timeless Bach

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Switched-On Bach

	Switched-On Bach Johann Sebastian Bach, Wendy Carlos East Side Digital, 2001 average customer review:based on 41 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Glorious Sound

Bach himself would be thrilled to hear these arrangements for his music. This is the granddaddy of the electronic adaptations for classical music. When it was still in an experimental stage, Wendy (back then it was Walter) Carlos, achieved a flawless orchestration with bits and pieces of electronics. Since it's debut in the late 70's or early 80's it has sold a gazillion copies and still it sounds as fresh as back then. It's a really good way to introduce younger listeners to classical music, and then compare it to the accoustic original versions.

Timeless Bach

One of the classic recordings of the 60s, Switched-On Bach proves that, not only is Bach's music timeless, so is this treatment of his music. Today's technology may be much more advanced, but you will not find a sound as fresh and exciting as Wendy Carlos' pioneer work anywhere else.

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Perfect Product

This is exactly what I was looking for. It was easy to find, easy to order, and arrived in reasonable time. The CD was in perfect condition and played great right out of the box. I couldn't ask for anything better if I had gone to the store and bought it myself off the shelf. What more can I say?!! If you enjoy classical music, and are looking for a different twist on how it is presented, then you will love the sound of Bach as presented with the MOOG Synthesizer. This is truly a rare treat and you won't be sorry. If you're like me you will be searching for all types of music that has been reproduced using the synthesizer. Enjoy!!

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Ah, the memories.

Way back in 1969, I was a young high school student hearing this 'album' for the first time. Our music teacher played the album for us. I fell in love with it instantly. Over all these years I regretted not buying the album. I would search from to time, to no avail that is, until recently when a search of Amazon lead to this rediscovery. Wendy Carlos does a fantastic job with Bach compositions. All the complexities, vitality and fluid like properties of Bach's music is faithfully interpreted on what was, experimental electronic moog synth. What an accomplishment ! Superb.
Please do yourself a favour and buy this CD. I think most music enthusiasts will want this CD. If you grew up in the sixties and seventies and loved the music variety of that era, you will enjoy this CD.
I enjoy Bach also. For me, this CD is a good marriage.
The bonus is track 13. Wendy's narrative. Thank you Wendy

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A timeless classic

As so many before have commented, I grew up on this LP from the early 60's. Coming from a "classical music" family, it is somewhat surprising that it was in our collection which used to only fit into the storage space of the Magnovox stereo console (if you remember those) - a stereo designed to be a turntable with speakers that looked like a single piece of furniture.

We never really sat and listened to it, we solely cleaned house to it like Tazmanian Devils. It was really quite motivating. I don't play it nearly as much today as we did then but when I do, I find myself uncontrollably dusting or washing windows. And while I do these things, I find myself paying close attention to the music, which is unique in every sense of the word. Then before I realize it, the CD is over and I have cleaned my entire living room and kitchen house without a grudge.

Wendy Carlos and her Moog synthesizer have produced a sound from Bach which will always bring us home. My father always said that Bach was probably rolling in his grave but that didn't stop dad from playing it. And I'm not sure that I agree with that statement. It is a wonderful way to introduce Bach to many audiences. It has stood up to the course of time. I'm not at all ashamed to have in in my classical music library. I give it a 4 star only because, given the option, I will always prefer the none-electric approach when listening to classical music.

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