Modular synth pioneer Morton Subotnick is the subject of new documentary
An in-depth look at the influential composer's career
A new documentary titled Subotnick: Portrait Of An Electronic Music Pioneer will highlight the life and career of Morton Subotnick, a composer and early innovator of electronic music.
The film, which is produced by Waveshaper Media, the team behind 2014's modular synth documentary I Dream Of Wires, coincides with the 50th anniversary of his iconic debut album ‘Silver Apples Of The Moon’. The album from 1967 was one of the first works to feature a modular synthesizer developed by Don Buchla and was the first electronic music released by Nonesuch.
Subotnick: Portrait Of An Electronic Music Pioneer features interviews with Subotnick and follows his career from his debut album to present day. To help with the release, an Indiegogo campaign has been launched, support here.
Watch the trailer for Subotnick: Portrait Of An Electronic Music Pioneer below.