R.I.P. Robert Moog

Vinny · 09-12-2005, 04:25 PM

I'm not sure if any of you have heard of this guy, but he was one of the (if not THE) greatest technological innovators of the 20th century in music. This guy basically invented the synthesizer. And on August 21 he left us, leaving behind a massive legacy in recorded material from George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic to Yes and The Beatles. It was truly a sad day for the music world. Here's the article from his website, if anyone's interested:

http://www.moogmusic.com/moog.php?cat_id=83

***CaptHayfever*** · 09-12-2005, 07:51 PM

In tribute, I would like to post the lyrics to the first popular record to utilize Moog's invention, "Daily Nightly."

Quote:

Rock-and-rolling figures move through prisms of no color,
Hand in hand, they walk the night, but never know each other.
Passionate pastel neon lights light up the jeweled traveler,
Who lost in scenes of smoke-filled dreams finds questions but no answers.

Startled eyes that sometimes see phantasmogoric splendor
Pirouette down palmsy paths with pennies for the vendor.
Salvation's yours for just the time it takes to pay the dancer,
And once again just anxious men find questions but no answers.

The night has gone and taken its infraction,
While saddened eyes hope there will be a next one.

Sahara signs look down upon a world that glitters glibly,
While mountainsides put arms around the unsuspecting city.
Second hands, their minds so slow, are moving even faster,
Toward bringing down someone who's found the questions but no answers.

And remember, just remember....

DELICIOUS POISON · 10-01-2005, 09:46 AM

He will certainly be dearly missed. Minimoog = king of analogue.

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