The sequel to his nowrevered 1970 lp electric lucifer, electric lucifer. Bruce haack was making electic music decades before it was mainstream. Francisco franco, electronic music pioneeroddball bruce haack is still dead, but his unfinished album electric lucifer book iii has sorta been finished by someone i hadnt heard of. Last time we checked on bruce haack it was right over here, where we discussed his psychedelic 1970 masterpiece the electric lucifer. Born on may 4, 1931 in alberta, canada, bruce clinton haack is one of the pioneers of electronic music during the 50s and 60s.
Revisit the genius of unsung electronic music pioneer bruce haack, as told. Dec 29, 2007 bruce haacks awesome the electric lucifer stands as one of electronic pop musics pioneering works. Listen free to bruce haack the electric lucifer electric to me turn, the word and more. Feb 04, 2011 bruce haack electric lucifer book 2 genre. However, in the case of electronics pioneer bruce haack, a solitary childhood tucked away in the shadow of the alberta rockies merely stoked his knack for invention. Bruce haacks electric lucifer, the rock opera boing boing. Haack used a moog synthesizer and his own home built electronics, including an early prototype. But, as this is one of only two adultoriented bruce haack cds available electric lucifer book 2 is the other, its definitely worth adding to your collection. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Bruce haack recorded both childrens music and trippy psychedelic concept albums. Bruce haack the electric lucifer raven sings the blues.
Bruce haack stand up lazarus electric lucifer book two. Bruce haack electric lucifer book 2 2001, cd discogs. Electric lucifer, or the passion of the bleep bloop. In his especially brilliant electric lucifer series, you can really feel the result of haacks experimentation with psychodelic drugs which ultimately led to him being. The making of bruce haacks seminal electric lucifer trilogy. Everyone knows about electric lucifer book 2, which he recorded in 1974, but theres a book 3 of electric lucifer called i.
Everyone knows about electric lucifer book 2, which he recorded in. Bruce also was influential in the electronic development of various musical instruments. Bruce haack the electric lucifer book 2 in which lucifer tempts jesus of nazareth introduction. Unreleased bruce haack recordings surface on preservation. The first involves quite a bit more sonic experimentation and changes in structure, while the book 2 is fairly straightforward in structure and only has bruce on vocoder or at least i suspect its him. Angel child i was first suckered in to buying bruce haacks the electric lucifer based on the glowing descriptions on the omni reissue. Sep 11, 2018 in 2016, after reissuing two bruce haack albums, haackula and electric lucifer book ii, telephone explosion began speaking with ted pandel bruces lifelong friend and business partner about working on the 1970 masterpiece the electric lucifer. Jan 10, 2018 a childrens music artist and the inventor of the dermatron, a synthesizer activated by the heat of skin, haack released the electric lucifer on columbia records in 1970 and a followup. Electric lucifer, based on bruce haacks 1970s concept albums.
Jan 09, 2018 bruce haack recorded both childrens music and trippy psychedelic concept albums. A concept opera about religion with crazily modulated vocoder vocals and one composing on a huge array of homemade electronic instruments this record is truly one of the most. Electric to me turn, program me, national anthem to the moon, incantation, word game, super nova hate it. Our soft shirt features a design based on the electric lucifer, an album by bruce haack. Recorded between 1968 and 1969 bruce haacks the electric lucifer stands as one of electronic pop musics pioneering works. Jun 11, 2010 bruce haack haackula unreleased, 1978 last time we checked on bruce haack it was right over here, where we discussed his psychedelic 1970 masterpiece the electric lucifer.
The electric lucifer is an album by bruce haack noted for its originality citation needed and innovative use of acid rock and electronic sounds. Listen to your favorite songs from electric lucifer book ii by bruce haack now. He used self made electronics, a moog and an early incarnation of the vocoder to create these acid tinged compositions that sound pretty far out even in comparison to other music released around 1969 1970. The electric lucifer was a statement as well as a concept album.
A psychedelic outsider classic of synthesiser symphonies, funky vocoder and biblical references, the electric lucifer book ii remained unreleased until 2001. Bruce haacks the electric lucifer is rightly considered one of the masterworks of 20th century electronic music. Oct 24, 2017 in the album liner notes, bruce haack writes that the electric lucifer is a redemption story about a power so strong it can redeem even lucifer. He made almost all of his instruments himself, using simple electrodes, homemade circuits, and a welder. You might see the album as an american equivalent of something like the white noise album, but while derbyshire, hodgson and co. The electric lucifer by bruce haack on amazon music unlimited. The electric lucifer, an album by bruce haack on spotify. Telephone explosion, a label from haack s native land, is rectifying that dilemma, having announced a nice new pressing of that electric lucifer. Bruce haack the electric lucifer 1970 now this is a bizarre record. The electric lucifer is an album by bruce haack combining acid rock and electronic sounds. Apr 16, 2011 bruce haack s electric lucifer is a bit like an electronic opera which describes the battle between good and evil. He allegedy took mescaline with native americans at the age of 8.
Spacey electronic folky head music on homemade synths. At the end of the last volume, lucifer has created his own universe and passed the one law no worship of any kind. The result was 1970s electric lucifer, a psychedelic, antiwar song cycle about the battle between heaven and hell. Electric lucifer, based on bruce haacks 1970s concept. This reissue presents his most accomplished work in all its endtimes glory. Moonlight and roses book ii is the followup to haacks original 1970 electric lucifer. Oct 05, 2016 in the 1960s and 70s, bruce haack led a double life. Listen to your favorite songs from the electric lucifer by bruce haack now. Electric lucifer book ii by bruce haack on amazon music. Note there is a cd reissue electric lucifer book 2 which has interviews and bonus tracks. Electric lucifer book ii, an album by bruce haack on spotify. There are only five shows and a total of 750 seats available for the run at the kitchen.
A concept opera about religion with crazily modulated vocoder vocals and one composing on a huge array of homemade electronic instruments this record is truly one of the most out there and forward thinking records of its time. Jan 07, 2018 jim findlay is raising funds for transform bruce haacks electric lucifer into a rock opera on kickstarter. I do highly recommend these albums though the electric lucifer. In the album liner notes, bruce haack writes that the electric lucifer is a redemption story about a power so strong it can redeem even lucifer. A psychedelic outsider classic of synthesiser symphonies, funky vocoder and biblical references, the electric. Bruce haack electric lucifer book 2 2001, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Bruce haack the electric lucifer canuckistan music. Since then a number of his records from the 1970s have been reissued, including this sequel to his greatest work, the electric lucifer book. Haack used a moog synthesizer and his own homebuilt electronics. With frances receptivity to the avantegarde, its long time love of jazz and the ready availability of outstanding musicians, plus the advent of new technology, its not surprising that the resultant music was of a decidedly experimental nature. Electric lucifer was already going to be released and he was very happy with it, so he created the last part of the triptych of electric lucifer, before he did. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Aug 05, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from electric lucifer book ii by bruce haack now. Bruce haack the electric lucifer columbia 1970 michael panontin. Jim findlay is raising funds for transform bruce haacks electric lucifer into a rock opera on kickstarter. Exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets to electric lucifer at the kitchen before they go on sale to the general public.
The stories in this volume jump around among many players, all of which are being moved into position for an the first volume of lucifer was so different from anything id encountered in graphic novels before, that i was immediately hooked. He was credited as one of the first to craft the first digital sampler and truly proper vocoder. It was originally released on lp in 1970 and has been remastered and rereleased on cd several times. The electric lucifer is a music studio album recording by bruce haack progressive electronicprogressive rock released in 1970 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. This has been unavailable for years, but is now reissued in a limited edition of copies by telephone explosion. I was dubious, but the results speak for themselves.
Oct 25, 2016 everyone knows about electric lucifer book 2, which he recorded in 1974, but theres a book 3 of electric lucifer called i. Apr 20, 20 bruce haack the electric lucifer 1970 now this is a bizarre record. Prolific composer behind a huge span of wildy creative, from electronic childrens songs to satanic music, as well as being an inventor of weird musical instruments like the theremininspired magic wand and the dermatron, a device that worked off the natural. Electric lucifer book ii by bruce haack, released 05 august 2014 1. Unreleased bruce haack recordings surface on preservation tapes. Electric lucifer book ii by bruce haack on amazon music unlimited. Shop alternative anime, art, music, and media tshirts and hoodies at night channels. The electric lucifer is heavilyladen with dramatic organ and even more dramatic vocals, plus some cuttingedge moog synths and electronicallytweaked wildness.
A few numbers like stand up lazarus are classic haack but overall i seldom listen to this cd. Oct 15, 20 book two of lucifer collects issues 1428. Bruce haacks electric lucifer is a bit like an electronic opera which describes the battle between good and evil. Back in the 70s a dispute in britain concerning the musicians union meant that france became the centre of the library music scene.
Unlike certain other electronic music releases, it should have wide appeal to music lovers of all ages and temperaments. Haack used a moog synthesizer and his own home built electronics, including an early prototype vocoder. Bruce haack electronics, moog, leroy parkins producer. The result, peaking in book 2, was a darkly themed series of music, about the battle between good and evil. Mandible chatter silver apples of the moon measuring the marigolds russel. The electric lucifer by bruce haack album, electronic.
Telephone explosion, a label from haacks native land, is rectifying that dilemma, having announced a nice new pressing of. Originally recorded in 196869, its an eminently listenable work where poppsychedelia and moogmusiqueconcrete sounds coalesce. In his especially brilliant electric lucifer series, you can really feel the result of haack s experimentation with psychodelic drugs which ultimately led to him being abandoned by the entertainment industry. Bruce haack the electric lucifer mp3 album download. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Song book ii first arrived in 1979 but hasnt been very available on western shores since then. In the 1960s and 70s, bruce haack led a double life. Ensure you have the first crack at getting a ticket. The underlying concept of this concept album is powerlove, a divine force that not only unites humanity but forgives lucifer his transgressions. A childrens music artist and the inventor of the dermatron, a synthesizer activated by the heat of skin, haack released the electric lucifer on columbia records in 1970 and a followup. The kitchen presents the world premiere of jim findlays electric lucifer, an experimental rock opera based on the 1970s concept albums of the late canadian electronic music pioneer bruce haack. Bruce haack electric lucifer book ii telephone explosion records. Bruce haacks groundbreaking electronic music album staged as a fullblown rock opera by jim findlay.
It turned out there was another matter that he wanted to discuss. In this same post, i also mentioned haacks roboporn album haackula, which his record label flatout refused to release upon its production in 1978. Allmusic describes it as a psychedelic, antiwar song cycle about the battle between heaven and hell. In his especially brilliant electric lucifer series, you can really feel the result of haack s experimentation with psychodelic drugs which ultimately led to him being.
In 2016, after reissuing two bruce haack albums, haackula and electric lucifer book ii, telephone explosion began speaking with ted pandel bruces lifelong friend and business partner about working on the 1970 masterpiece the electric lucifer. In his especially brilliant electric lucifer series, you can really feel the result of haacks experimentation with psychodelic drugs which ultimately led to him being abandoned by the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, mazikeen, has gone to her family the lilim lilths spawn. Bruce haacks awesome the electric lucifer stands as one of electronic pop musics pioneering works. His work is being revived in electric lucifer, a rock opera of sorts at the kitchen.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Haack thought that the sound would fit well with his boundary pushing use of electronic instruments and he began work on an album that. Buy mp3 music online bruce haack the electric lucifer. Bruce haack s the electric lucifer is rightly considered one of the masterworks of 20th century electronic music.
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