11. Morton Subotnick
Morton Subotnick’s ‘Silver Apples of the Moon’ was a pioneering achievement in electronic music, created with the innovative Buchla modular synthesizer. This 1967 composition broke new ground as one of the first electronic works designed specifically for record release rather than live performance. Subotnick’s adventurous use of modular synthesis opened creative pathways for countless artists, establishing a template for electronic composition and solidifying his status as a visionary in the evolution of synthesized sound. Discover more about Subotnick’s work.
