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GEHLHAAR, ROLF - Wege / Ways

Format: LP Label & Cat.Number: Metaphon - 020 Release Year: 2024 Note: German born ROLF GEHLHAAR (1943-2019) was a pioneer of computer controlled "interactive music", and assistant of KARLHEINZ STOCKHAUSEN from 1967-1970 - only few of his works have been published so far, this is the first "full" solo album with three pieces, feat. JOHANNES FRITSCH: "Wege/Ways" (1972) for piano + violas, "Beckenstück" (1970) - cymbals + objects, "Harmonics" (1985) - interactive piece for a dance performance => timeless experimental music with highly interesting concepts, comes with 4 page 12" inlay Price (incl. 19% VAT): €23.50 More Info https://metaphon2.bandcamp.com/album/wege-ways Rolf Gehlhaar (1943-2019) was an instrumental and electronic music composer, and a pioneer in computer controlled interactive music. He grew up in the US where he studied philosophy and composition at Yale University. In 1967 he moved back to Germany to become Stockhausen’s personal assistant and member of his performing ensemble. In 1969 Gehlhaar co-founded, along with Johannes Fritsch (Metaphon 012) and David Johnson, the Feedback Studios in Cologne, a new-music performance center and publishing house. He later moved to England, where he became in 1979 a founding member of the Electro-Acoustic Music Association and later on senior lecturer in design and digital media. Gehlhaar's compositions include symphonies, instrumental works, experimental and electronic music, interactive computer controlled music and everything in between. The three previously unreleased tracks on this LP only show a glimpse of the versatility of his adventurous and innovative musical ideas. The LP comes with a foldout insert including photos and extensive program notes. Cover design: Vahakn Gehlhaar Matossian Mastering: Stephan Mathieu Production: Timo van Luijk https://metaphon2.bandcamp.com/album/wege-ways