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11 Bolero Electronica (Full Version)

from VIRTUALITY by Amin Bhatia

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"Bolero Electronica" a realization of Maurice Ravel’s well-known work performed using vintage synthesizers dating back as far as 75 years. Everything from the Theremin and the Ondes Martenot, through generations of Moog, Roland and Yamaha equipment to modern day software from Arturia and Spectrasonics are featured verse by verse, culminating in a musical and historical journey through time. Many of the rare instruments came from the National Music Centre Museum, as well as from personal collections of friends and colleagues worldwide.

The comprehensive liner notes include a timeline of the over 100 synths used in the production of Bolero Electronica and features additional liner notes by synthesizer historian Mark Vail. The result is an illustrated guide which allows the listener to follow along stanza by stanza through Bhatia’s elaborate rendition, complete with a timeline chart of every synthesizer used.

Amin was thrilled to collaborate with legendary keyboardists Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz. Other synth virtuosos include Thomas Bloch performing the Ondes Martenot and Kevin Kissinger on the Theremin. Mixed by award winning producer Jeff Wolpert. Cover art "The Return To Abalakin" is by artist Alexander Preuss.

"Virtuality" is dedicated to synth pioneer Bob Moog, and was released on the anniversary of his birthday, May 23, 2008. Bob Moog, was involved in the production and was scheduled to provide a narration track for Bolero Electronica until his passing in 2005. This album is dedicated to him for his vision and support. A portion of every album sale goes to the Bob Moog Foundation.

“The Timeline of synthesizers in Bolero Electronica looks like the Moog Legacy to me and I only wish Dad were around to hear this project come to fruition."
Michelle Moog-Koussa, daughter of the late Bob Moog,Bob Moog Foundation

"Anyone that has ever heard Bolero understands how the piece evolves over time. To have captured that with the historical evolution of synthesizers, from just a few individual manufactures to the opulence we have today, is just absolutely too brilliant for words!"
-MATRIXSYNTH

It’s taken a long time, but “Virtuality” is a worthy successor to the legacy of “Interstellar Suite.”
– Craig Anderton, EQ Magazine
(Pictured: Bolero Electronica Timeline of Technology)

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from VIRTUALITY, released November 22, 2021
Steve Porcaro (Arturia and NI software)
Patrick Moraz (Korg Triton/Moog Voyager)
Thomas Bloch (Ondes Martenot)
Kevin Kissinger (Theremin)

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Amin Bhatia Toronto, Ontario

Award winning composer Amin Bhatia has written music for film, television, and albums, for several decades. His solo albums Interstellar Suite, Virtuality and Requests from the Vault pay homage to his love of science fiction and neo-orchestral synthesis. Scoring projects include Anne with an E, Flashpoint, The Handmaid’s Tale, Queer as Folk, The Ray Bradbury Theatre, and Iron Eagle 2. ... more

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