Morton Subotnik
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Morton Subotnik was an American composer closely associated with the development and use of electronic music synthesizers. He is known for creating extended electronic music compositions, notably starting with Silver Apples of the Moon in 1967. These pieces were often created on the Buchla synthesizer, showcasing the sonic possibilities of these instruments.12
Subotnik's work, along with that of other pioneers like Robert Moog and Donald Buchla, helped popularize synthesized music. While early synthesizers involved complex tape splicing, instruments like the Buchla and Moog synthesizers offered more direct control and sound manipulation capabilities, making electronic music more accessible to composers and the public.12
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