These albums encompass a diverse range of styles and composition methods, from ambient and experimental to jazz and pop.
- The Orb: The Dream (Liquid Sound Design)
- Frank Rothkamm: just 3 organs (Flux)
- Frank Zappa: Wazoo (Vaulternative)
- PGT: Temporary Habitations (Loochtone)
- Richard Lainhart: The Beautiful Sky (O-Town)
THE ORB
Dr. Alex Paterson and Youth offer a soulful blend of sumptuous beat-based beauties.
FRANK ROTHKAMM
These retro-sounding microtonal works feature three Yamaha organs tuned 33 cents apart.
FRANK ZAPPA
Played live by Frank's 20-piece big band in 1972, this album contains exceptional songs and arrangements.
PGT
The soothing set of improv presented here combines a mandolin and real-time laptop processing.
RICHARD LAINHART
These six luscious synth tracks were created with a Haken Continuum controller and a Buchla 200e.
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