A day of remembrance is necessary for all who have enjoyed the feelings, inspirations and good times that electronic music has created for all (and you).
The New York Times tribute story, Published: August 23, 2005
“In an interview last year with The New York Times, Hans Fjellestad, who directed the film [‘Moog’], likened Mr. Moog to Les Paul and Leo Fender, who are widely regarded as the fathers of the electric guitar.
‘He embodies that sort of visionary, maverick spirit and that inventor mythology,’ Mr. Fjellestad said at the time.”
Mr. Moog’s instruments were utilized to produce next generation sounds for artists like Herbie Hancock, the Beatles & John Lennon, Kraftwerk and Beastie Boys – a few in a long list of artists and performers. Robert Moog’s legacy will live on in the enjoyment of music today and throughout our future… R.I.P.
“I happen to think that computers are the most important thing to happen to musicians since the invention of cat-gut which was a long time ago.”
“I was never worried that synthesizers would replace musicians. First of all, you have to be a musician in order to make music with a synthesizer.”
“To me the synthesizer was always a source of new sounds that musicians could use to expand the range of possibilities for making music.”
Quotes by ~ Robert Moog