Michael Buell Jr
Michael Buell Jr. is a jack of all trades living in Madrid, Spain. How he ended up here is a long and sordid tale.
Originally from Baltimore, he spent his adolescence in Ithaca, NY. In college, he started studying Computer Science, but somehow got wrangled into being first a writer and then editor for the school paper. Graduating from Binghamton University in 2005 with degrees in Computer Science and English, he got a software job in Binghamton which quickly drove him insane. He fled the post-industrial wasteland at the first opportunity and has now been living in Spain for over a year with no regrets.
His day job is teaching English and walking/caring for dogs. In his spare time, he writes for suite101 on a variety of subjects, plays with synthesizer software, and writes for the independent travel blog, Vagablogging, all while trying to listen to as much music as possible.
On suite101, he heads the Instrumental Music section. If you create music that falls into this catch-all category, feel free to contact him.
Latest Articles
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Artist Profile of Wendy Carlos
An introduction to the work of Wendy Carlos (formerly Walter Carlos), "The original synth." Colleague of Robert Moog and creator of "Switched-On Bach."
Nov 1, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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A History of Moog Synthesizers
A history of the Moog synth. The name Moog is synonymous with synthesizers. From Moog Modulars to the Little Phatty, Moog has been influencing music for over 40 years.
Sep 8, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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Artist Profile - Reed Ghazala
An introduction the work of of Q. Reed Ghazala, artist, writer, musician, and inventor of circuit-bending.
Aug 10, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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Matmos Concert Review
Review of Matmos's April 22nd concert in Madrid at La Casa Encendida. Matmos are a pair of experimental musicians from San Francisco.
Apr 28, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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Introduction to Circuit Bending
An introduction to and history of circuit bending, from its accidental origins with Reed Ghazala to the present, links to free mp3s of circuit bent music and more.
Apr 13, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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Album Review - Tongues
Review of "Tongues," the new album from Kieran Hebden (a.k.a. Four Tet) and jazz drummer Steve Reid available now on Domino
Apr 3, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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All About the Hang
Overview of the Hang, a.k.a. the Hang drum. How it works, how it is constructed, and links for further information.
Feb 21, 2007
- Michael Buell Jr
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