The Forgotten World of EMS

Electronic Music Studios (London) Ltd. was formed in 1969 by Dr. Peter Zinovieff to market innovative ideas arising from his private studio and interest in musical applications of computers. Over the next ten years many seminal products were released and many talented designers worked for the company. EMS had its own peculiar brand of British eccentricity which could be both endearing and annoying, but should be viewed in the context of true pioneering. It is easy to copy and follow others, but not to think up new ideas in the first place and EMS had no shortage of originality. The EMS influence was significant and can be traced into many contemporary products.

The Sound of Analogue Electronic Music in 1979

A clip of David Vorhaus working in his studio in 1979. Vorhaus was also part of White Noise with Delia Derbyshire. This clip contains interesting dialogue about his sequencer MANIAC. 
Regardless, very cool sounds can be heard as well as spotting some EMS gear.

We Also Have Sound Houses

In the first of an ongoing series of educational Public Service Announcements from The Office of Experimental Music and Film, we present The BBC Radiophonic Workshop. For those unfamiliar with this outstanding piece of musical history we suggest you view the clip posted above.

After viewing the clip, rush down to the shops and buy a reel to reel tape recorder, some razor blades, sticky tape and an old green lamp shade!
Then ask mum and dad for permission to set up your studio in the loft.