I've always liked the idea of electronic music that eschews keyboards and the 12 tones, but a lot of the stuff I've heard is, uh, wank. I don't think the probl

I've always liked the idea of electronic music that eschews keyboards and the 12 tones, but a lot of the stuff I've heard is, uh, wank. I don't think the problem stems from the technology used or the musical ideas at play, but rather the fact that something like a Buchla or Max or whatever invites solitary improvisation, which rarely ends well. My criticism extends to all the bullshit made on conventional modular systems with standard keyboards as well. It's too easy to have fun and forget to write an actual song. So I'm interested in hearing these tools used in a collaborative and polished setting. There's still a lot of potential there. Here's Richard Boulanger playing some weird 3D controller (made by Max Mathews I think?) The piece is in Bohlen-Pierce scale. Yet it still sounds heartwarming and musical. I need more stuff like it in my life: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8RIE3iDD4 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8RIE3iDD4