The Electro-Classic Orchestra shared the video for Beethoven Five!, their take on Walter Murphy’s 1976 classic, A Fifth Of Beethoven.
Some might think that Murphy’s A Fifth Of Beethoven epitomizes everything cheesy about the ’70s – including disco, pop covers of classical music and late-stage Moogsploitation.
The members of the Electro-Classic Orchestra only know better, though, and their version of A Fifth Of Beethoven might just make you see the disco hit in a new light:
The Electro-Classic Orchestra version has it all – ‘Moogsploitation’ style synth sounds, propulsive drums, a great arrangement, and even awesome staches.
If you like what you hear, make sure you check out their album Bach ReWired on Amazon, a new collection of ‘switched on’ synth arrangements.
Synthesist Marius Leicht shared this live performance of Windhauch, featuring the sound of a vintage Oberheim Eight Voice synthesizer:
What Leicht shared about Windhauch:
“I was invited to GForce Software’s incredible synthesizer studio in England and gratefully recorded a whole album with this synthesizer of my and many other’s dreams.
This piece was one of the first things I played with the beauty. A free improvisation inspired by being kissed by the sun while having a marvellous British Teatime.”
The music comes from Leicht’s new album, KLANG | Oberheim Eight Voice, which is a ‘one synth challenge’ style project. You can find more information about it at Leicht’s site.
Synthesist Frédéric Kuyl (No Lake) shared this ambient synth performance, performed with a minimal setup of a Moog Subharmonicon & Mother-32 Eurorack synths.
“I wanted to close the year with the best of myself,” notes Kuyl. “I don’t think I’ve ever been so psychically invested in a jam. I am in love with both of these machines. Nothing less, nothing more.”
