(idm) re: subotnick, Axolotl

From Philip Sherburne
Sent Mon, Jul 19th 1999, 22:12

Perhaps I lied.  I assumed it was easier to find simply because I found a $4
copy, but maybe I just got lucky.  It doesn't seem to be currently available
on CD, and a quick search of Gemm and MusicFile didn't turn anything up.  I
guess the best advice I can offer, then, is to keep your eyes peeled!

phil


>>While on the topic of 20th Century composers...
>>Someone mentioned Subotnick's Silver Apples of the Moon -- classic (or so
>>I understand), but also a little bloopy for my general-listening
>>tastes.  But try to track down his Axolotl lp (Nonesuch, 1980 -- a lot
>>easier to find than Silver Apples, and cheaper).  Two tracks:  one for
>>cello and "ghost electronics" andone for trombone, piano and ghost
>>electronics.  Much subtler, and, to my ears, a little more interesting.


>I believe it was I who mentioned Silver Apples Of The Moon.
>I've never seen Axolotl, which you claim is easier to find.
>Can you direct the Subotnick fan to where it's available?
>Thanks.