The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Since he was a young person, music has brought joy to John P. Kee. Now he shares that same experience with audiences all over the world.
House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him.
Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies.
Sound Behind the Song: “I’m a Mess” by Big Black
Benjamin Heywood
Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of “I’m a Mess.”
Sound Behind the Song: “606” by 808 State
Jason Heffler
808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes in their discography.
The Tech House Story
Harold Heath
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hunter” by Bjork
Mike Sparks
The spiraling of the TR-909 on “Hunter” weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909
Ari Rosenschein
Dave “Rave” Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy’s landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?
When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.