The Radiophonic Workshop
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The Radiophonic Workshop was a 1975 compilation album by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
, similar in concept to the earlier BBC Radiophonic Music
of 1971. The album featured a variety of work demonstrating many of the various techniques the Workshop used. Unlike its predecessor though, it was far more synthesiser orientated. The music comes from all types of sources from serious drama and documentary to the "Major Bloodnok's Stomach" sound effect from The Goon Show
. As with the 1971 compilation, the album was remastered in 2002 by Mark Ayres
and re-released with two bonus tracks from John Baker
.
Side One
Side Two
2002 track listing
BBC Radiophonic Workshop
The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, one of the sound effects units of the BBC, was created in 1958 to produce effects and new music for radio, and was closed in March 1998, although much of its traditional work had already been outsourced by 1995. It was based in the BBC's Maida Vale Studios in Delaware...
, similar in concept to the earlier BBC Radiophonic Music
BBC Radiophonic Music
BBC Radiophonic Music was the first compilation of music released by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. It featured music by three of the Workshop's most prominent composers, John Baker, David Cain, and Delia Derbyshire...
of 1971. The album featured a variety of work demonstrating many of the various techniques the Workshop used. Unlike its predecessor though, it was far more synthesiser orientated. The music comes from all types of sources from serious drama and documentary to the "Major Bloodnok's Stomach" sound effect from The Goon Show
The Goon Show
The Goon Show was a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme...
. As with the 1971 compilation, the album was remastered in 2002 by Mark Ayres
Mark Ayres
Mark Ayres is a television composer who is best known for his work on Doctor Who.Ayres's work on broadcast Doctor Who was during Sylvester McCoy's era as the Seventh Doctor, comprising The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, Ghost Light, and The Curse of Fenric.Ayres was hired after he sent producer John...
and re-released with two bonus tracks from John Baker
John Baker (Radiophonic musician)
John Baker was a British musician and composer who worked in jazz and electronic music. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Music where he studied piano and composition. In 1960 he joined the BBC as a sound mixer, before transferring, in 1963, to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop where he remained...
.
Track listing
Original track listingSide One
- Malcolm ClarkeMalcolm ClarkeMalcolm Clarke was a British composer, and a member of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop for 25 years from 1969 to 1994.Clarke proved somewhat controversial when he joined the workshop, due to his views that Radiophonic music should be, in his words, "fine art," a philosophy that was not shared by...
(with Richard Yeoman-ClarkRichard Yeoman-ClarkRichard Yeoman-Clark is a British composer and sound engineer who worked at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop from 1970 to 1978.He is most recognised for providing special sound for the first two seasons of the science fiction series Blake's 7....
) - "La Grande Pièce de la Foire de la Rue Delaware"
John BakerJohn Baker (Radiophonic musician)John Baker was a British musician and composer who worked in jazz and electronic music. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Music where he studied piano and composition. In 1960 he joined the BBC as a sound mixer, before transferring, in 1963, to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop where he remained...
- "Brio" - Dick MillsDick MillsDick Mills is a British sound engineer, specialising in electronic sound effects which he produced at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop....
- "Adagio" - Roger LimbRoger LimbRoger Limb is a British composer, specialising in electronic music. He is best known for his work on the television series Doctor Who whilst at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. He joined the BBC as a studio manager, before going on to become a television announcer. In 1972 he left this position to...
- "Geraldine" - Malcolm Clarke - "Bath Time"
- Glynis JonesGlynis JonesGlynis Jones was a composer, musician and member of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. She joined the Workshop in 1973. In 1976, she produced the album Out of This World, on which some of her material appears. Her compositions also feature on the album The Radiophonic Workshop.Currently living in West...
& Malcolm Clarke - "Nénuphar"
Side Two
- Dick Mills - "Major Bloodnok's Stomach"
Paddy KingslandPaddy KingslandPaddy Kingsland is a composer of electronic music best known for his incidental music for science fiction series on BBC radio and television whilst working at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Educated at Eggars Grammar School, Alton, in Hampshire, he joined the BBC as a tape editor before moving on to...
- "The Panel Beaters"
Dick Mills - "Crazy Dazy" - Glynis Jones - "Veils and Mirrors"
- Malcolm Clarke - "Romanescan Rout"
- Glynis Jones - "Schlum Rooli"
- Roger Limb - "Kitten's Lullaby"
- Richard Yeoman-Clark - "Waltz Antipathy"
- Paddy Kingsland - "The World of Science"
2002 track listing
- Malcolm Clarke (with Richard Yeoman-Clark) - "La Grande Pièce de la Foire de la Rue Delaware"
- John Baker - "Brio"
- Dick Mills - "Adagio"
- Roger Limb - "Geraldine"
- Malcolm Clarke - "Bath Time"
- Glynis Jones & Malcolm Clarke - "Nénuphar"
- John Baker - "Accentric"
- Dick Mills - "Major Bloodnok's Stomach"
- Paddy Kingsland - "The Panel Beaters"
- Dick Mills - "Crazy Dazy"
- Glynis Jones - "Veils and Mirrors"
- Malcolm Clarke - "Romanescan Rout"
- Glynis Jones - "Schlum Rooli"
- Roger Limb - "Kitten's Lullaby"
- John Baker - "Chino"
- Richard Yeoman-Clark - "Waltz Antipathy"
- Paddy Kingsland - "The World of Science"
Equipment
Equipment used on this compilation includes:- StuderStuderStuder is a Swiss manufacturer of professional audio equipment, founded in Zurich in 1948 by Willi Studer. It is known primarily for the design and manufacture of analog tape recorders and mixing consoles. Studer also produce other technology solutions, such as telephony management systems and...
A80 - 8-Channel Master Recorder - StuderStuderStuder is a Swiss manufacturer of professional audio equipment, founded in Zurich in 1948 by Willi Studer. It is known primarily for the design and manufacture of analog tape recorders and mixing consoles. Studer also produce other technology solutions, such as telephony management systems and...
B62 - ¼" Stereo tape machines - EMS Synthi 100EMS Synthi 100The EMS Synthi 100 was a large analogue synthesizer made by Electronic Music Studios Ltd. It was released in 1971 and cost £6,500. It is estimated that fewer than 40 units were built....
- ARP Odyssey l
- EMS VCS 3EMS VCS 3The VCS 3 is a portable analog synthesiser with a flexible semi-modular voice architecture, by Electronic Music Studios Limited in 1969....
- Countryman Phaser
- Glen Sound Mixing Console
- AKG 451AKG AcousticsAKG Acoustics is an Austrian manufacturer of microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems and related accessories for professional and consumer markets...
Condenser Microphones - EMT Stereo Echo Plate