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Comments on the emerging trend in electronic music in the U.S. as of April 1967. Concept of atonality; Criticisms against the technique used for producing electronic music; Characteristics of electronic music.

The article features Ace Martin, an architect of music technology in the U.S. It highlights the skills of Martin in music, particularly his initiative of incorporating his music technology into his music program over the years, which is the result of Martin's teaching at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida. It discusses Martin's odyssey towards music, the creative curriculum offered at Anderson and some concept about electronic music.

Highlights various electronic musical instruments exhibited at the 2004 Winter NAMM Conference in California. Specifications of the Micron virtual analog synth from Alesis Corp.; Price range of the Privia piano series from Casio Electronics Co. Ltd.; Features of the MIDI controller keyboards from Ego Systems. INSETS: 50 YEARS OF MOOG MUSIC;25 YEARS OF SWEETWATER.

Examines various digital music programs used for imparting musical training to young students in the U.S. Benefits of musical training for students; Introduction of graphical interface for composing music; Provision of program fundamentals for learning users; Advantages of Musical Instrument Digital Interface in students learning.

Reports on the surge in `electronica' music in Orlando, Florida. Comments of dee-jays Derek Steplight and Cliff Tangredi; Description of the clubs and their patrons; Tensions with some of the city's residents.

The article focuses on American composer Elliott Schwartz. According to the author, the compositions of Elliot Shcwartz use electronic techniques which he believes adds a new dimension to the dynamism of live performance. In "Four Studies for Two Clarinets," his first clarinet composition, techniques that later on became standard in his later works were already evident like the indeterminacy of both pitch and duration.

The article profiles American disc jockey and record producer Felix Stallings Jr. professionally known as Felix Da Housecat who first embraced electronic music in England in the 1990s and made famous for sound reminiscent of Germany and Detroit, Michigan. Felix emerged from the second wave of Chicago house by collaborating with DJ Pierre to produce music. His genre includes funk-soul and electronic pop. The recording of his music album "Narrative of Thee Blast Illusion" is also highlighted.

The article features acoustic and electroacoustic composer Hubert Howe in the U.S. It states that Howe studied in the cutting-edge electronic music studios in Princeton, New Jersey, and became one of the pioneering researchers in computer music. It also notes that Howe is an accomplished composer in both acoustic and electroacoustic music, and a faculty at Juiliard and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. An overview of Howe's compositional technique is also provided.

The article profiles musician Serge Ossorguine. A first-generation American and the owner of Serge Studio, a Manhattan, New York based post facility he opened several years ago, Ossurguine's lineage traces back to the Russian Emperor. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin where he majored in theater and took a minor in electronic music, which proved instrumental in his career as a theatrical sound designer and later as a sound designer commercial post applications, a decision which he can certainly be proud of.

Features several Web sites on the electronic music in the U.S. Services of aimster.com; Information offered by bearshare.com; Price of limewire.com.

Discusses the attack on pop-electronica performer Moby as he signed autographs outside a nightclub in Boston, Massachusetts. Details of the incident; Moby's report of the attack on his Web site; Theory offered by Moby as to why he was attacked.

Examines the popularity of electroclash, or neuelectro, music at clubs in the U.S. Comparison the dance music of the 1980s; Focus of electroclash on visual style and presentation, whose bands wear black clothes, skinny ties, and have assymetrical hair.

Reports on the efforts of companies in United States marketing music and fashion for high-tech generation whose spending habits amounts to million of dollars in profits each year. Electronic music on top of the trends; Factor for the slow down in demand for electronic music; Secret for success in marketing electronic music.

The article presents a profile of the musical group Bamboula 2000. The group has released the album "Cuba to Congo Square" in celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2019. They incorporated modern styles like hip hop and electronic technology into their traditional style of music. They will perform at the Congo Square Rhythms Festival/Treme Creole Gumbo Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 17, 2019.

Focuses on the modernization of electronic music in the U.S. Ways to undertake composition projects that use recording technologies; Citation of basic operations to explore using a waveform editor to prepare for composition; Experimentation and risk taking is fundamental to using technology to compose music. INSET: An Extremely Abridged Discography.

Features electronic instruments and gadgets related to the music industry in the U.S. as of May 2004. Introduction of the Audix 15 dynamic microphone developed by Audix Corp.; Functionality of the new BR-1600CD portable digital recording studio from Boss/Roland Corp.; Price for the impOSCar synthesizer from GForce/eBlitz Audio Labs.

Focuses on the release of plug-ins for windows-based musicians in the U.S. Advantage of Microsoft DirectX and Steinberg VST formats; Expansion of options offered to users; Automation of effects parameters and audio channels.

Reports on the recording of nature sounds by musicians in the U.S. Technologies used to record wild life sounds; Factors considered in selecting systems to mimic human hearing; Advantage of the Traditional binaural stereo technique. INSET: SUGGESTED READING.

Reports developments in the electronic music industry in the U.S. as of March 2003. Accounts on the release of VST Instrument host 3.0; Details on the advancements in editing music recordings; Decision of Clavia to discontinue the upgrades of Nord Modular and MicroModular software.

A calendar of events for Los Angeles, California from November 29, 2014 to January 24, 2015 are presented including paintings by artist Dan McCleary at the Craig Kull Gallery, electronic music with vocals by singer Kelela Mizanekristos at Fonda Theatre, and philharmonic's choir song at Disney Hall.

The article discusses the highlights of the Electric Forest electronic music festival held at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan from June 26 to 29, 2014. Performers include the electro-pop duo Cherub, the folk outfit Rising Appalachia, and the electronic music producer Paper Diamond. Also mentioned are the musical groups The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee, and Zeds Dead.

The article features the electronic rock group Ladytron in the U.S. It states that the band, comprised of Mira Aroyo, Reuben Wu, Daniel Hunt, and Helen Marnie, was able to maximize the mixing of their music, and created cinematic feel by using signature sounds throughout their albums. It also notes that the group never used artificial plug-in processing on vocals and synths, but instead focused on playing the guitar for effects.

Reports on the online demand for dance and electronic music in the U.S. as of September 27, 2003. Reactions of several music producers and labels toward the increasing online demand for dance and electronic music recordings; Examples of legal digital download services in the U.S.; Trends for peer-to-peer file sharing in the U.S.; Information on DJintheMix.com, a digital promotion company that was launched on July 4, 2003.

The article discusses the popularity of the 2013 song "Get Lucky," by the French electronic duo Daft Punk, comprised of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, with information on summer music marketing in the U.S. Topics include statistics on the number of digital downloads of "Get Lucky" in the U.S., minimalism in Daft Punk's marketing and advertising strategy under Columbia Records, and comments by Bangalter on the role of digital media in the sound recording industry.

The author pays tribute to the late American composer, writer, music theorist and artist John Cage, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in September 2012. Ways in which Cage provided an intellectual setting for electronic music and innovated repertoires for percussionists are discussed. His role in making various levels of music conform to irregular proportions is described. Activities to be staged in celebration of Cage's centennial year are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the practice of remixing at school and in technology in the US. According to the authors, the practice of remixing is present everywhere, and has been increasing due to technology. They cited the remix of Les Paul and the remixing tools found in different web sites. Furthermore, they add that interest on remixing media arose among students, which was seen as advantage for them because it will allow them to become the next innovators. Other information related to remixing are also mentioned.

This section offers updates related to the music and arts industry. Communications Workers President Larry Cohen told Democratic congressional leaders that the government can pass a national healthcare bill and an Employee Free Choice Act to help workers. The sales of digital music albums in the U.S. grew by 60% in the first six months of 2007. The House Education and Labor Committee approved a bill restoring workers' rights to sue for pay discrimination and overturned a recent Supreme Court ruling in the Ledbetter versus Goodyear case.

The article offers news briefs on the music industry in the U.S. A singer has been rumored to be using her father's money to pay for her own remixes. Several dance artists are seeking for new record labels following the demise of major label Tyranny. The Celldweller Remix Competition has been launched by electronic artist Klayton.