Various - The NID Tapes: Electronic Music From India 1969-1972 - 9963
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"The NID Tapes: Electronic Music From India 1969-1972" is a fascinating compilation that unearths a hidden chapter in electronic music history. It features experimental electronic works created by Indian artists at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad between 1969 and 1972.
The album delves into a unique sonic landscape where Western avant-garde techniques like analog synthesis and tape manipulation meet traditional Indian musical elements like raga and drone. It's a vibrant tapestry of sounds, ranging from the cosmically psychedelic explorations of S.C. Sharma's "After the War" to the playful tape collages of Atul Desai's "Compositions."
The album sheds light on a previously unknown era of electronic music experimentation in India, offering a glimpse into the country's post-colonial sonic imagination.
