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Died, on December 10, 2019: Gershon Kingsley
I was half asleep when I heard it on the radio. I thought it was Wendy Carlos they were talking about.
Gershon Kingsley
Birth name: Götz Gustav Ksinski
Born: October 28, 1922; Bochum, Weimar Republic
Died: December 10, 2019 (aged 97)
Genres: Electronic, classical, pop, sacred, crossover
Occupation(s): Composer, arranger, keyboardist, conductor
Instruments: Synthesizer, piano
Years active: 1954–2019
Associated acts: Perrey and Kingsley, First Moog Quartet
Website: Official website
Gershon Kingsley (born Götz Gustav Ksinski; October 28, 1922 – December 10, 2019) was a contemporary German-American composer, a pioneer of electronic music and the Moog synthesizer, a partner in the electronic music duo Perrey and Kingsley, founder of the First Moog Quartet, and writer of rock-inspired compositions for Jewish religious ceremonies. Kingsley is most famous for his 1969 influential electronic instrumental composition "Popcorn".
Kingsley conducted and arranged many Broadway musicals, and composed for film, television shows and commercials. His compositions were eclectic and vary between avant-garde and pop styles. Kingsley also composed classical chamber works, and his opera Raoul was premiered in Bremen, Germany in 2008. His work was recognized with a Tony Award nomination for Best Conductor and Musical Director, two Clio Awards for his work in advertising music, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bob Moog Foundation.
Kingsley died on December 10, 2019 at the age of 97.
Birth name: Götz Gustav Ksinski
Born: October 28, 1922; Bochum, Weimar Republic
Died: December 10, 2019 (aged 97)
Genres: Electronic, classical, pop, sacred, crossover
Occupation(s): Composer, arranger, keyboardist, conductor
Instruments: Synthesizer, piano
Years active: 1954–2019
Associated acts: Perrey and Kingsley, First Moog Quartet
Website: Official website
Gershon Kingsley (born Götz Gustav Ksinski; October 28, 1922 – December 10, 2019) was a contemporary German-American composer, a pioneer of electronic music and the Moog synthesizer, a partner in the electronic music duo Perrey and Kingsley, founder of the First Moog Quartet, and writer of rock-inspired compositions for Jewish religious ceremonies. Kingsley is most famous for his 1969 influential electronic instrumental composition "Popcorn".
Kingsley conducted and arranged many Broadway musicals, and composed for film, television shows and commercials. His compositions were eclectic and vary between avant-garde and pop styles. Kingsley also composed classical chamber works, and his opera Raoul was premiered in Bremen, Germany in 2008. His work was recognized with a Tony Award nomination for Best Conductor and Musical Director, two Clio Awards for his work in advertising music, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bob Moog Foundation.
Kingsley died on December 10, 2019 at the age of 97.
You know him for this:
Hot Butter - Pop Corn (Dance)
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Dancers dancing on Hot Butter's 1972 hit single Pop Corn while the director took some XTC.
Visit my website for more popcorn: http://www.popcorn-song.com
Popcorn (instrumental)
Single by Gershon Kingsley from the album Music to Moog By
Released: 1969
Format: LP
Genre: Synth-pop
Length: 2:24
Label: Audio Fidelity, New York City
Songwriter(s): Gershon Kingsley
Producer(s): Herman D. Gimbel
Gershon Kingsley singles chronology
"Sheila", (1969)
"Popcorn", (1969)
"Twinkle, Twinkle", (1969)
"Popcorn" (originally spelled "Pop Corn") is an early synth-pop instrumental, composed by Gershon Kingsley in 1969 and first appearing on his album Music to Moog By. It was recorded at the Audio Fidelity Records label in New York City.
The title may refer to the short staccato or sharp "popping" sound used, or to pop music and its being "corny", i.e., kitschy. The title is generally written as one word, although some single sleeves (such as the one illustrated) present it as two words, "Pop Corn".
In 1972, a re-recording of "Popcorn" by the band Hot Butter was a huge hit in many countries. The track has since been covered by a great number of artists.
Single by Gershon Kingsley from the album Music to Moog By
Released: 1969
Format: LP
Genre: Synth-pop
Length: 2:24
Label: Audio Fidelity, New York City
Songwriter(s): Gershon Kingsley
Producer(s): Herman D. Gimbel
Gershon Kingsley singles chronology
"Sheila", (1969)
"Popcorn", (1969)
"Twinkle, Twinkle", (1969)
"Popcorn" (originally spelled "Pop Corn") is an early synth-pop instrumental, composed by Gershon Kingsley in 1969 and first appearing on his album Music to Moog By. It was recorded at the Audio Fidelity Records label in New York City.
The title may refer to the short staccato or sharp "popping" sound used, or to pop music and its being "corny", i.e., kitschy. The title is generally written as one word, although some single sleeves (such as the one illustrated) present it as two words, "Pop Corn".
In 1972, a re-recording of "Popcorn" by the band Hot Butter was a huge hit in many countries. The track has since been covered by a great number of artists.