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Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
Popular Electronics: Early Dutch Electronic Music From Philips Research Laboratories (1956 - 1963)

Album NL 2004 on Basta label
Electronic and Jazz (Abstract, Big Band, Modern Classical, Experimental, Musique Concrète)

"Popular Electronics" showcases the first commercially produced popular electronic music; works for film, theater, and ballet; hybrid compositions that mix electronics with conventional instruments; novelties sound effects and experimental works. Includes 7 booklets (titles: Introduction, Philips Natlab, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers, Tom Dissevelt, Film Music & Track Notes), 4 compact discs, 2 stickers & reprinted matter like a newspaper article & musical sketches. CD1: Ballet music by Henk Badings: 'Kain en Abel' & 'Evolutionen' and various compositions by Kid Baltan and Tom Dissevelt. CD2: Concert music, film music & stage music. CD3: Tom Dissevelt's 'Fantasy in Orbit'. CD4: Previously unreleased material. Total times: - CD1: 65:28 - CD2: 72:50 - CD3: 42:50 - CD4: 64:44

     
Musicians
PortraitKid Baltan , 1930-2013 NL
album by, arranged by
PortraitTom Dissevelt b, 1921-1989 NL
album by
PortraitHenk Badings , 1907-1987 NL
author, album by
PortraitDick Raaijmakers p, 1930-2013 NL
author, producer, associate, album by
PortraitKees Tazelaar eg, *1962 NL
author, producer, mastered by, edited by
Rudie Kagie
author, booklet editor, text coordination
PortraitJ. Zielstra ,
choreography
PortraitPhilips Research Laboratories ,
realization
PortraitYvonne Georgi ,
choreography
PortraitThe Hanover Opera Ballet ,
performer
PortraitPhilips Phonographic Industries ,
commissioned by
PortraitPhonogram ,
commissioned by
PortraitAvro ,
commissioned by
PortraitBep Rowold as, 1912-1968
conductor
PortraitThe Skymasters , 1946-1997 NL
orchestra
PortraitSTEM Utrecht ,
realization
PortraitAndré de Vries ,
animation
PortraitPhilips Electronic Market Development ,
commissioned by
PortraitCinecentrum ,
other, final synchronization
PortraitSafedi Brussels ,
commissioned by, other, final synchronization
PortraitPrivate Studio Of Raaijmakers/Boerman ,
realization
PortraitStichting Omroep Zuid, Maastricht ,
commissioned by
PortraitFrederick Judd , 1914-1992
performer on track
Producers
Irwin Chusio booklet editor
Barbara Ellison booklet editor, proofreader/text editing
Irwin Chusid coordinator, book editor
Piet Schreuders design, graphic design
Sonja Van Hamel design, graphic design
Riet Schreuders graphics
Sonja van Hamel graphics
Jan W. de Bruyn engineer, assistant
Kid Baltan engineer, assistant
Emile Brumsteede art direction
Gerard J. Raucamp producer, directed by
Jan Moonen film director
Polygoon Profilti producer
World Wide Animation producer
G.A. Magnel film director
Frits C. Weiland engineer, assistant - synchronizations
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Kain En AbelHenk Badings17:21
2Introduction / Dance / Dance Of The Destructive ForcesKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:44
3Conflict, Conclusion, TransitionKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:35
4PassacagliaKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:13
5AriosoKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:19
6Conflict, Reprise (Arioso)Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:34
7Conflict, FinaleKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:54
8Song Of The Second Moon (Version 2)Kid Baltan2:48
9Night Train BluesKid Baltan3:31
10Colonel BogeyKid BaltanKenneth Alford2:59
11EvolutionenHenk Badings13:37
12OvertureKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:17
13AirKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:25
14RagtimeKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:30
15IntermezzoKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:48
16WaltzKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:58
17FinaleKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers1:37
18Whirling (Sonic R-Entry)Tom Dissevelt2:35
19Syncopation (Orbit Aurora)Tom Dissevelt2:59
20Drifting (Moon Maid)Tom Dissevelt3:11
21Vibration (The Visitor From Inner Space)Tom Dissevelt3:09
22Mechanical Motions (The Ray Makers)Kid Baltan7:25
23Intersection (Twilight Ozone)Tom Dissevelt5:30
24Concert MusicKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
25Tweeklank (Contrasts)Dick Raaijmakers4:47
26PianoforteDick Raaijmakers4:58
27Film MusicKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
28Variations ÉlectroniquesHenk Badings9:58
29Achter De SchermenDick Raaijmakers17:31
30Fuel For The FutureDick Raaijmakers12:14
31Bekaert: Het Andere Woord Voor StaaldraadDick Raaijmakers15:46
32Sound SceneryKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
33Ein ReiterstückDick Raaijmakers6:52
34Fantasy In OrbitTom Dissevelt
35IgnitionKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:23
36AtlanticKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:16
37SpearheadKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:50
38ZanziKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:52
39Anchor ChainKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:47
40TropicolourKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:57
41GamelanKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:06
42WoomerangsKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:08
43Waltzing MathildaKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers1:52
44Pacific DawnKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:49
45Gold And LeadKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:40
46Mexican MirrorKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers2:16
47Seconds To EternityKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:40
48Re-EntryKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers3:12
49Alternate VersionsKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
50Song Of The Second Moon (Original Version)Kid Baltan3:06
51Syncopation (Alternate Version)Tom Dissevelt3:10
5212-Tone Composition For The SkymastersTom Dissevelt4:39
53Intersection (Early Version)Tom Dissevelt6:45
54Tropicolours (Early Version)Tom Dissevelt3:27
55Waltzing Mathilda (Early Version)Tom Dissevelt2:22
56TunesKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
57Quiz Tune For VARA TelevisionTom Dissevelt0:30
58Limburg’s National AnthemDick Raaijmakers0:21
59Bell TuneDick Raaijmakers0:30
60Coppélia TuneDick Raaijmakers0:22
61Sign TuneDick Raaijmakers0:34
62STER TunesDick Raaijmakers
63STER Tune 1Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:10
64STER Tune 2Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:11
65STER Tune 3Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:11
66STER Tune 4Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:11
67STER Tune 5Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:11
68STER Tune 6Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:11
69STER Tune 7Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:11
70STER Tune 8Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:10
71STER Tune 9Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:14
72Sound ExamplesKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
73Sound Examples - Group 1Henk Badings1:42
74Sound Examples - Group 2Henk Badings2:30
75Sound Examples - Group 3Henk Badings2:23
76Sound MaterialsKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
77Sound Material For "Song Of The Second Moon"Kid Baltan
78Tape Loop With Basic RhythmKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:24
79Tape Loop With Rhythm And Bass PatternKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:56
80Arpeggio’s With EchoKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:17
81Figure Moving Downwards, Leading Into Whistle Melody With EchoKid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers0:58
82Electronic Boogie WoogieDick Raaijmakers1:01
83Sound Material For 'Whirling'Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
84Opening SequenceTom Dissevelt0:12
85First MelodyTom Dissevelt0:22
86First Melody TransposedTom Dissevelt0:17
87Chord Of Combined SoundsTom Dissevelt0:13
88Bass PatternTom Dissevelt0:16
89Rhythm Loop With Bass PatternTom Dissevelt0:20
90VariantTom Dissevelt0:22
91Chord Sequence With Sine Wave TonesTom Dissevelt0:16
92Second MelodyTom Dissevelt0:17
93Arpeggio With EchoTom Dissevelt0:11
94Transposed Piano Chord SequenceTom Dissevelt0:16
95Same As Above With OverdubTom Dissevelt0:17
96First Melody, VariantTom Dissevelt0:16
97First Melody, Canonic SettingTom Dissevelt0:17
98First Melody, Canonic Setting, Different VersionTom Dissevelt0:20
99Fast Broken Chord SequenceTom Dissevelt0:17
100Closing Sequence With EchoTom Dissevelt0:18
101Chord Of Combined Sounds, Noise EffectTom Dissevelt0:14
102Reversed Echoing Piano Chords, ContinuationTom Dissevelt0:09
103Background Texture For Quiz-TuneTom Dissevelt0:28
104Multi-Layered LaughterTom Dissevelt0:52
105Sound Material For 'Syncopation'Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
106Basic MelodyTom Dissevelt0:38
107Reversed Chords, Leading Into Melodic ContinuationTom Dissevelt0:18
108Fast Transposed Piano Chord SequenceTom Dissevelt0:18
109Second MelodyTom Dissevelt0:21
110Bass Pattern With Rhythm LoopTom Dissevelt0:21
111Fast Transposed Piano Chord Sequence With EchoTom Dissevelt0:21
112Repeated Figure With EchoTom Dissevelt0:11
113Short Oscillator GlissandiTom Dissevelt0:10
114Second Melody, Electronically Chopped, With EchoTom Dissevelt0:21
115Short Oscillator Glissandi With Echo, Leading Into Broken Chord SequenceTom Dissevelt0:38
116Reversed Chord SequenceTom Dissevelt0:19
117Closing Chord Sequence, Leading Into Glissando UpwardsTom Dissevelt0:11
118Broken Chord Sequence With Echo And BackgroundTom Dissevelt0:11
119Mixture Of Upward Glissandi, Leading Into High Electronic SoundTom Dissevelt0:12
120Sequence Of Three Complex Electronic Glissandi Chords With EchoTom Dissevelt0:10
121Sound Material For 'Drifting'Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
122Space Effect No.1Tom Dissevelt0:15
123Two Alternating Chords With EchoTom Dissevelt0:16
124Melody With Electronic Bell SoundsTom Dissevelt0:26
125Percussive Chord Sequence 1Tom Dissevelt0:31
126Bass PatternTom Dissevelt0:29
127Chord Sequence No.2Tom Dissevelt0:21
128Repeating Tympani-Like ToneTom Dissevelt0:24
129Repeating Harp FigureTom Dissevelt0:34
130Bass PatternTom Dissevelt0:14
131Retro-Chord SequenceTom Dissevelt0:16
132Melody With Amplitude ModulationTom Dissevelt0:17
133Bass Pattern No.3Tom Dissevelt0:23
134Space Effect Cross Fading Into Alternating ChordsTom Dissevelt0:27
135Sustained ChordTom Dissevelt0:19
136Repeating Pentatonic Figure 1Tom Dissevelt0:35
137Space Effect No.2 (Sine Tone Glissandi)Tom Dissevelt1:00
138Sound Material For 'Vibration'Kid Baltan, Tom Dissevelt, Henk Badings, Dick Raaijmakers
139Sequence No.1Tom Dissevelt0:12
140Sequence No.2Tom Dissevelt0:17
141Space Effects With EchoTom Dissevelt0:23
142Optical Siren (Sound Colour Melody)Tom Dissevelt0:17
143Noise AttacksTom Dissevelt0:08
144Sequence No.3Tom Dissevelt0:09
145Sequence Of Chords With RetrosTom Dissevelt0:15
146Sequence No.4Tom Dissevelt0:18
147Sequence No.5Tom Dissevelt0:09
148Rhythmic Tape LoopTom Dissevelt0:21
149Chord With Retro And Amplitude ModulationTom Dissevelt0:09
150Metal Sound With EchoTom Dissevelt0:09
151Bass Pattern No.1Tom Dissevelt0:17
152Chord Sequence Cut-Out SoundsTom Dissevelt0:09
153Bass Pattern No.2Tom Dissevelt0:09
154Same Pattern, High PitchedTom Dissevelt0:08
155Spoken Letter From Fred Judd To Tom DisseveltFrederick Judd9:23
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