Moog Sound Lab

Residency program recording Irish and International artists with Moog equipment

As part of work I was doing for of Science Gallery Dublin's Sound Check exhibition I had the opportunity to work with the Moog Sound Lab UK; a touring collection of Moog synthesizers usually based in the University of Birmingham that the gallery had the opportunity of hosting for the duration of that exhibition.

Over the course of the residency I worked with a variety of artists in helping them create compositions that they were happy with. With the four major residencies culminating in performances, some of which I was also involved with as a performer, these are shown below.

I was also responsible for overseeing a series of shorter residencies which focussed on Irish artists such as Jape, New Jackson, Elaine Mai and many others. Both these and the longer residencies mentioned above were used to create material that will hopefully be used in future compositions, with credit given to the Moog Sound Lab.

A note! Squarespace have stopped my use of iframes and js so the FB videos that were below are now…not. If you want to check them out they are on the Science Gallery’s Facebook Page

Look Mum No Computer performance (begins at 2:10)

Improvisational performance with Alex Murray-Leslie of Chicks on Speed (Starts at 2:18)

MOOG RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE - ALEX MURRAY-LESLIE
In 1964, Dr. Robert Moog introduced the world to a completely new type of instrument that would go on to change the course of music history. The Moog Sound Lab travels around the world showcasing the limitless capabilities of the Moog synthesiser sound. For the first time, Moog Sound Lab is here in Ireland, at Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, offering unique performances from artists keen to explore the sonic potential that the Moog Lab has to offer. This summer, as part of the SOUNDCHECK exhibition, we've teamed up with the National Concert Hall to host a series of residencies in the Moog Sound Lab at the gallery. Founding member of Chicks on Speed Alex Murray-Leslie is the first artist to play the Moog Sound Lab residency at Science Gallery Dublin. For more details on future residencies, see dublin.sciencegallery.com/events.
Posted by Science Gallery Dublin on Thursday, 15 June 2017

MOOG RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE - LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
SCIENCE GALLERY X MOOG SOUND LAB: RESIDENCY In 1964, Dr. Robert Moog introduced the world to a completely new type of instrument that would go on to change the course of music history. The Moog Sound Lab travels around the world showcasing the limitless capabilities of the Moog synthesiser sound. For the first time, Moog Sound Lab will come to Trinity College Dublin, offering unique performances from artists keen to explore the sonic potential that the Moog Lab has to offer. This Summer, as part of the SOUNDCHECK exhibition, Science Gallery Dublin has teamed up with National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland to host a series of residencies in the Moog Sound Lab at the gallery. The collaboration will culminate with a performance by The Will Gregory Ensemble Moog Ensemble at the National Concert Hall on 01.10.17. Tickets are now on sale at nch.ie The artists will explore and experiment live in the exhibition space of Science Gallery, Dublin over the course of their week long residency, which will be open to the public. Here they will create a unique new composition in collaboration with a contemporary, inspired by the unique capabilities of the Moog, the artists surrounds and their own practise. Look Mum No Computer is Sam Battle, a musician/hacker from London who performs live music with a home-built synthesiser. Sam is always trying to find the most elaborate analog approach possible to make a bit of music, from a synth bike to a 5,000-volt drum machine to a Furby organ — there’s always something being built.
Posted by Science Gallery Dublin on Thursday, 27 July 2017

Performance with Linda Buckley (begins at 7:00)

Performance with Roger Doyle (begins at 1:15)

MOOG RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE - ROGER DOYLE
SCIENCE GALLERY X MOOG SOUND LAB: RESIDENCY In 1964, Dr. Robert Moog introduced the world to a completely new type of instrument that would go on to change the course of music history. The Moog Sound Lab travels around the world showcasing the limitless capabilities of the Moog synthesiser sound. For the first time, Moog Sound Lab will come to Trinity College Dublin, offering unique performances from artists keen to explore the sonic potential that the Moog Lab has to offer. This summer, as part of the SOUNDCHECK exhibition, Science Gallery Dublin has teamed up with the National Concert Hall to host a series of residencies in the Moog Sound Lab at the gallery. This will culminate in a concert by the Will Gregory Ensemble in the NCH on October 1st. Tickets at www.nch.ie. The artists will explore and experiment live in the exhibition space of Science Gallery, Dublin over the course of their week long residency, which will be open to the public. Here they will create a unique new composition in collaboration with a contemporary, inspired by the unique capabilities of the Moog, the artists surrounds and their own practise. Roger Doyle is a composer, keyboardist and producer of own music, in concert and in the studio. Likes to work on large projects and to collaborate with others. Roger Doyle is a member of Aosdána, Ireland’s state-sponsored academy of creative artists, and is Adjunct Professor at Trinity College, Dublin. For further details on these events follow us on Facebook or Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @SciGalleryDub. Or visit dublin.sciencegallery.com/soundcheck and nch.ie.
Posted by Science Gallery Dublin on Thursday, 17 August 2017

MOOG RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE - LINDA BUCKLEY
Linda Buckley is a composer from the Old Head of Kinsale currently based in Dublin. Her work has been performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Irish Chamber Orchestra, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Dresden Sinfoniker Orchestra and Crash Ensemble. She studied Music at University College Cork and Music and Media Technologies at Trinity College Dublin. This Summer, as part of the SOUNDCHECK exhibition, Science Gallery Dublin has teamed up with National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland to host a series of residencies in the Moog Sound Lab at the gallery. This partnership will culminate in a concert featuring the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble at the National Concert Hall on October 1st. See www.nch.ie for details.
Posted by Science Gallery Dublin on Thursday, 7 September 2017

So if, you know, anyone needs someone who can work a large portion of what Moog has made, System 50/55s, Polychained Voyagers and Phatties, Minitaurs, Sub 37s, Moogerfoogers and how to connect them all together, let me know. Or if you just want to let me play with a Space Echo.