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Bruce Haack

Bruce Haack was an innovative and influential figure in the realm of electronic music, whose career spanned several decades from the 1960s until his untimely passing in 1988. Born on May 4, 1931, in Alberta, Canada, Haack was a pioneer in the genre, known for his groundbreaking use of synthesizers and his early exploration of electronic sounds when the musical landscape was dominated by traditional instruments. He studied musicology at the University of Alberta and philosophy at the University of British Columbia. Haack's expertise in these fields would later greatly influence his musical compositions and theories.

His discography is a testament to his boundary-pushing experimentation in electronic music. His 1970 masterpiece, "The Electric Lucifer," stands out as a concept album that delved into the cosmic battle between good and evil, marrying catchy melodies with otherworldly synthesizer textures. Bruce Haack's later works, such as "Haackula" and "Electric Lucifer Book II," continued this synthesis of imaginative concepts with avant-garde electronic production, though these albums were lesser-known during his lifetime and gained cult status posthumously. Haack was not just a studio recluse, but also a passionate educator, keen on introducing children to the wonders of electronic music through his frequent appearances on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" and his children's records. The album "Farad: The Electric Voice" highlighted his aptitude with the vocoder, further securing his legacy as an electronic music visionary. Despite his death over three decades ago, Bruce Haack's influence persists, as heard in the "Bruce Haack Remixes," which demonstrate his enduring appeal in contemporary electronic music culture.

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