Raymond Scott: Soothing Sounds For Baby, Volume 1

SoundtrackRaymond Scott‘s experimental electronic music album Soothing Sounds For Baby, Volume 1 is released. Created entirely on electronic instruments and sequencers of his own creation – decades ahead of the widespread use of such equipment – the LP is a series of somewhat repetitive instrumentals which will supposedly help infants sleep better. Read more

Raymond Scott: Manhattan Research, Inc.

Manhattan Research, Inc.Basta Records releases Manhattan Research, Inc., an album of experimental early electronic music and classic radio advertising jingles written and performed by Raymond Scott (1908-1994); vocals (both sung and spoken) include performances by his wife, Dorothy Collins, and pre-Muppets Jim Henson. The music on the album is played by instruments and early sequencers that Scott invented himself. Read more

Raymond Scott: The Jingle Workshop – Midcentury Musical Miniatures 1951–1965

The Jingle WorkshopModern Harmonic releases The Jingle Workshop – Midcentury Musical Miniatures 1951–1965, an album of classic radio advertising jingles written and performed by Raymond Scott (frequently with vocals by his wife, Dorothy Collins). The album includes jingles played by both traditional instruments and entirely electronic pieces, both with and without vocals, and features a book of extensive liner notes. Read more