Google’s Moog doodle.
 
Robert Moog inventor of the Moog synthesizer was born on this date 78 years ago. His invention has been so much a part of modern music that even Google has paid homage to Moog by creating an interactive doodle on its homepage. Cute. If you haven’t done it already, go over to Google’s page and play the thing.

I too am a big fan of synthesizers. I’ve used all kinds on my own recordings, including Moogs. The Moog sound has a distinct warm and rich personality all its own - the Nat King Cole of synthesizers.

Here’s a video offering in commemoration of Robert Moog’s birthday and his fabulous invention. 

Moog features interviews and performances by Stereolab, Keith Emerson, Walter Sear, Gershon Kinsgley, Jean-Jacques Perrey & Luke Vibert, Rick Wakeman, DJ Spooky, Herb Deutsch, Bernie Worrell, Pamelia Kurstin, Tino Corp., Charlie Clouser, Money Mark, Mix Master Mike and others