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Todd Barton - Composer and Buchla Synthesist

Todd Barton - Composer and Buchla Synthesist

FromThe Playful Musician


Todd Barton - Composer and Buchla Synthesist

FromThe Playful Musician

ratings:
Length:
85 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Todd Barton is a composer, sound designer, multimedia performer and an analog synthesist specializing in Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments. From innovative scores for plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to avant-garde music for electronic synthesizers and computers, Todd’s musical resume is impressive and unique to say the least.  From the trumpet to the buchla, Todd shares his musical background plus we chat what it means to “play the space,” the unconventional beauty of the buchla, composing with uncertainty and his advice for the next generation of musicians.
Released:
May 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (51)

The Playful Musician dives deep into a musician’s journey, techniques and influences. From the first instrument they played to how they prepare for big concerts or recordings to how they find joy in the long practice hours, this podcast reveals the beautiful, and peculiar, details of an artist’s journey. Whether you’re an aspiring musician looking for inspiration, a seasoned pro trying to find new techniques, or just a fan of the musical process, you’re going to love this podcast.