Re: [AH] What did Roland etc. think the real-world use for drum machines was, pre-dance music? (calling old heads)

From Daniel Nigrin
Sent Sat, Dec 29th 2018, 17:16

>> I think it dates back to Organ grinder music right? Check out The =
Magic Organ LP's on Lawrence Welk's label Ranwood Records.=20
>=20
> My understanding is that the early Roland products were inventions of =
the founding engineers.=20
> Ikutaro Kakehashi memoir I believe in music documents the founders =
dreams & intentions.
> B.t.w Phadera is currently number three in the iTunes electrics =
charts.=20
> Although it does seem out of place in comparison to the two top =
albums.
> Regards
> Patrick

Phaedra is probably on the charts because starting yesterday, Netflix =
started streaming a new Black Mirror episode, which is "interactive" - =
you have to decide how the plot unfolds by answering questions it poses =
along the way.  Kind of interesting.  But anyway, Tangerine Dream (and =
Phaedra in particular) is featured prominently....  Lots of good music =
in it actually.

Dan=