The History of Electronic Music in 476 Tracks (1937-2001)

Ubuweb has uploaded a notable collection titled 'History of Electronic/Electroacoustic Music', originally a 62 CD set featuring 476 tracks from influential composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen and Pierre Henry. This collection reflects the avant-garde evolution of electronic music from 1937 to 2001. Despite its significance, Ubuweb includes a disclaimer recognizing the selection's flaws, particularly the underrepresentation of women and non-Western composers, urging listeners to acknowledge these gaps in the collection's historical narrative.

This extraordinary compilation titled 'History of Electronic/Electroacoustic Music' features 476 songs and spans decades, showcasing the evolution of avant-garde electronic music.

Ubuweb's reposting of this collection is significant for its historic value but comes with a disclaimer addressing the lack of diversity in the selections.

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