Check out what we’ve been up to with this continuing series of articles. They include instruments and other gear, summits with electronic music pioneers, performances, and research efforts. The following articles provide a view of some of these activities, as well as some of the items in the Collection itself. Do you have and idea for a feature article? Let us know!
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ARP@100 Launch Event: The Year of the ARP
At the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP), we were proud to launch our yearlong ARP centennial celebration with ARP@100, a landmark event honoring the 100th anniversary of ARP Instruments and the extraordinary legacy of its founder, Alan R. Pearlman. As an engineer and visionary, Pearlman shaped the sound of an era. His company’s…
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Lyricons, EVIs and EWIs: The Evolution of the Electronic Wind Instrument
EMEAPP’S COLLECTION INCLUDES SOME RARE AND INTERESTING EARLY ELECTRONIC WIND INSTRUMENTS. Read on for a guided tour…..or skip to the end for an interview with composer and electric wind instrument player Stuart Diamond as well as a two-part concert video by Stuart’s duo with Don Slepian, Electric Diamond. Back in April of 2023, EMEAPP hosted…
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Bob and the Moogseum- More than you’d expect!
Dr. Robert (Bob) Moog was a visionary American engineer who revolutionized music with his creations. His groundbreaking instruments opened a universe of new sounds for musicians, forever changing the landscape of popular music and beyond. Is his legacy important? It sure is, and his daughter, Michelle, can tell you all about it. Michelle heads the…
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ADAM HOLZMAN LIVE! @EMEAPP on Keith Emerson’s Gear!
This event has already occurred, but join the EMEAPP SHORTLIST if you are in driving range of ZIP code 19438 and would like notice of upcoming events. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. We are thrilled to announce our first concert event since the pandemic! The best part is that it features the mad skills of…
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The Inside Scoop on the EMEAPP Recognition Awards
There is no inside scoop really, it’s just been a meaningful way to recognize people who have made a world of difference within the orbit of EMEAPP. This orbit started quite small, as the first awards went to individuals who were involved pre-EMEAPP. These awards were issued in our embryonic months and really set a…
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ONE MAN ELP? Check Out the Amazing ANTOINE BARIL Performing On KEITH EMERSON’S Gear Backstage at EMEAPP
Have you seen “One Man Yes”, “One Man Genesis” or “One Man Rush”? Hurry up and check them out, because here comes “One Man ELP”! Antoine Baril is a musical monster on a mission to bring his progressive rock heroes to a brand new audience. He doesn’t just do covers, he weaves the listener through…
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ELP, Trilogy and New Studio Technology For The Win!
Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Emerson, Lake and Palmer’s album, TRILOGY. Back in early 1972 after the rapid-fire release of albums TARKUS and Pictures At an Exhibition, bandmates Emerson, Lake and Palmer again set their sights on Advision Studios in London to take on the production of their next album,…
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ARP 2500 Éliane Radigue Tribute Feat: OMBIENT- The sounds from this machine are amazing!
Born in Paris in 1932, Éliane Radigue spent a large segment of her life concentrating on creating compositions exclusively on the legendary ARP 2500 modular synthesizer. Electronic musician, OMBIENT, shares an Éliane-influenced performance on our ARP 2500 from a recent visit. For more intel on the EMEAPP ARP 2500 system, check out this article. Even…
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Watkins COPICAT- Find out more about the LOOP
In 1958, a new type of echo unit was released and it changed the game overnight. EMEAPP Creative Contributor, Norm Leete, brought us this tasty article that looks back into the sweet spot of tape echo history. The accompanying photos are of three originals from our vast collection of electromagnetic echo units. The Copicat: In…
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Jim Scott on working with Bob Moog and the World’s Most Famous Synthesizer(s)
Earlier this year, we had the rare opportunity to host an extended visit from storied synth designer, Jim Scott. It was a rare opportunity not just because he’s trying to quietly live his life, but that he quietly lives his life in rural Alaska and seldom dips down into the lower 48. Jim was present…
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A Great Regional News Story on EMEAPP
It was fun giving FOX 29 reporter, Bill Rohrer, the full run of the EMEAPP house, and he had a blast! We spent a day with him doing interviews and shooting footage of vintage synthesizers, amplifiers and effects. Check out this great report on how Vince Pupillo, Sr. gave birth to this unique collection, and…
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Is This Frank Zappa’s Secret Sauce? Here’s A Look At His Beloved MU-TRON BI-PHASE.
We have a few Mutron Bi-Phase phase shifters at EMEAPP, we adore them and their unique sound. While the majority of gear we have is in prime condition, Frank Zappa’s Bi-Phase has been ridden hard and put away wet. Saying that it was well-loved might be an understatement, it is clear that the Maestro and…
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Want a quick look at Keith Emerson’s Stage and Studio Gear?
The eagerly-awaited video release of the 2016 Keith Emerson tribute concert is upon us! It is appropriately titled “FANFARE FOR THE UNCOMMON MAN”. We were asked to create a quick tour of Keith Emerson’s stage and studio gear for their pre-release event and we were glad to oblige. The online reunion ran on March 5th…
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George Secor- Music, Mathematics and the Miracle Temperament
Today is a year since George Secor passed on at 76 years of age, what a great opportunity to look back on his visit to EMEAPP back in 2018. Yes, he was a focused and precise musician and mathematician, his academic work led him to discover the microtonal miracle temperament and even have a microtonal…
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Tour Of EMEAPP -A Rare Look Inside The Vault, Including Keith Emerson’s Moog
We had the opportunity to share a tour of EMEAPP with the Combo Organ Forum on January 28th, 2020. Enjoy this informal walkthrough of our facility, including a stop off to see and hear some of Keith Emerson’s stage gear, including his legendary Moog modular synthesizer. But wait, have you joined us as a member…