As a composer and instrumentalist, he is a central figure in the field of space age pop and new age music, but as a serious classical musician, kingsley along with his younger american contemporary walter carlos was responsible for introducing the moog synthesizer and other electronic keyboard instruments to serious music discussion and. October 28, 1922 december 10, 2019 was a contemporary germanamerican composer, a pioneer of electronic music and the moog synthesizer, a partner in the electronic music duo perrey and kingsley, founder of the first moog quartet, and writer of rockinspired compositions for jewish religious ceremonies. All files available for download are reproduced tracks, theyre not. Popcorn instrumental, a 1969 instrumental by gershon kingsley, covered by hot butter in 1972 and by several other artists popcorn, a song by us musician kovas from the arrogance of youth 2008 popcorn, an instrumental by saxophonist plas johnson and his orchestra written by his brother ray johnson 1958, covered by saxophonist eddie platt. In 1971 the song was rerecorded by kingsley s band first moog quartet.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from gershon kingsley at the discogs marketplace. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Popcorn sheet music gershon kingsley keyboard transcription. It was recorded at the audio fidelity records label in new york city the title may refer to the short staccato or sharp popping sound used, or to pop music and its being corny, i. Gershon kingsley was another one of the early electronic pioneers, he even released his share of albums with jean jacques perrey even before w. Popcorn by hot butter is a cover of gershon kingsleys pop corn. Gershon kingsley popcorn sheet music pdf notes, chords. Gershon kingsleys popcorn is one of the worlds most recognisable tunes. In 1971 the track was rerecorded by kingsleys band first moog quartet, later he released a version under the name of the popcorn makers, this was the version that was the most successful in the charts. He grew up in berlin, but fled to palestine in 1938 because of the rise of nazism. Dec 22, 2006 gershon kingsley s popcorn is one of the worlds most recognisable tunes. In 1972, hot butters rerecording was a huge hit in many countries. Music notes for keyboard transcription sheet music by gershon kingsley.
Stan free apparently played moog in gershon kingsleys live band but didnt really learn the nuances of dialing in a tone with all those little knobs. Hot butter was a studio group thrown together to record a cover version that became more popular then kingsleys original. Download gershon kingsley popcorn sheet music notes and chords for keyboard transcription. Composer gershon kingsley born on october 28, 1922 and apparently still alive first recorded popcorn for his 1969 album music to moog by. Composer gershon kingsley of perrey and kingsley first recorded it for his 1969 album music to moog by. Hot butter released a more uptempo version of popcorn in 1972. Gershon kingsley composer, conductor, pianist, moog synthesizer. Theres a nice and warm pretangerine dream feel to these tracks all covers, particularly evident on his version of popcorn, which sounds better than hot butters 1972 version. Popcorn by ravers choice sampled gershon kingsleys pop corn. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Kingsley was born in germany in 1923, but since he was jewish he fled to palestine in 1938 while still a teenager, because of the rise of the third reich and the. Popcorn by gershon kingsley full score sheet music for. Composer gershon kingsley first recorded the track popcorn for his 1969 album music to moog by.
Goetz gustav ksinski in bochum, westfalia, germany on october 28, 1922 grew up in berlin, but, in the rise of nazism, separated from his family at age 15 and fled to palestine in 1938. From the album first moog quartet 15 jun 20 try now get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon. Genre psychedelic comment by i n s a n e s h a r k w a r n i n g. That version is by far the best known, even more than the original.
Check out popcorn by gershon kingsley on amazon music. Popcorn by gershon kingsley digital sheet music for. Contains an extensive list of versions by jean michel jarre, muse, the muppets and lots of other musicians. Kingsley s first project without former partner jj perrey still shines as a truly groundbreaking piece of work. Gershon kingsley was born goetz gustav ksinski in bochum, westfalia, germany on october 28th, 1922 died on december 10th, 2019 in nyc. Kingsley then lived and worked on a kibbutz a cooperative farm in a land that would become israel. Download video download audio mp4 avi flv m2t mpeg mkv mov wmv. Popcorn is influential electronic instrumental song, composed by gershon kingsley in 1969 and first appearing on his album music to moog by.
Gershon kingsley popcorn sheet music notes and chords arranged for lead sheet fake book. Gershon kingsley was a member of the first moog quartet, as well as stan free. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. This became an instant hit across the world, and has the distinct title ot being the worlds first commercially. In 1971 the track was rerecorded by kingsley s band first moog quartet, later he released a version under the name of the popcorn makers, this was the version that was the most successful in the charts. Ravers choices popcorn sample of gershon kingsleys. Gershon kingsley all files available for download are. It was recorded in 1969 for kingsleys solo album music to moog by.
Gershon kingsley czech article about popcorn, which also mentions this site. In 1971 the song was rerecorded by kingsleys band first moog quartet. It was recorded at the audio fidelity records label in new york city. Stan free covered the song under the name hot butter. Popcorn with hot butter by hot butter album, synthpop. Kingsleys first project without former partner jj perrey still shines as a truly groundbreaking piece of work. Check out music to moog by by gershon kingsley on amazon music. It was recorded in 1969 for kingsley s solo album music to moog by. Gershon kingsley music to moog by releases discogs. Enjoy an unrivalled sheet music experience for ipadsheet music viewer, score library and music store all in one app. Theres a nice and warm pretangerine dream feel to these tracks all covers, particularly evident on his version of popcorn, which sounds better than.
Gershon kingsley was born goetz gustav ksinski in bochum, westfalia, germany on. This became an instant hit across the world, and has the distinct title ot. Tracing the evolution and development of gershon kingsley hot butters 1972 instrumental dance hit popcorn. Gershon kingsley popcorn sheet music notes and chords arranged for keyboard transcription. Sep 21, 2011 gershon kingsley licensed to youtube by antipodesmusicproductions on behalf of delphine productions. Hot butter cover of gershon kingsleys pop corn whosampled.
Popcorn was originally written by gershon kingsley in 1969 and rerecorded by the first moog quartet and hot butter. Not bad going for a man who penned the track in two minutes. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. This is based on the hot butter version, from 1972. Synth pioneer gershon kingsley has died, aged 97 musictech. Stan free, member of the first moog quartet, rerecorded the instrumental with his band hot butter in read more 9 flavors of popcorn, the synthpop classic. Choose from gershon kingsley sheet music for such popular songs as popcorn, main street electrical parade, and baroque hoedown. Download and print popcorn sheet music for keyboard transcription by gershon kingsley from sheet music direct. If you compare the title track to the original recording on kingsleys music to moog by 1969 youll see what i mean. Gershon kingsley home biography music popcorn interviews posts.
Gershon kingsley composer, conductor, pianist, moog synthesizer pioneer. Gershon kingsley licensed to youtube by antipodesmusicproductions on behalf of delphine productions. Gershon kingsley home biography music popcorn interviews posts contact. Popcorn originally spelled pop corn is an early synthpop instrumental, composed by gershon kingsley in 1969 and first appearing on his album music to moog by.
Aug 23, 2019 gershon kingsley was born goetz gustav ksinski in bochum, westfalia, germany on october 28th, 1922 died on december 10th, 2019 in nyc. The composer is perhaps best known for the synthpop instrumental popcorn using the moog synthesiser kingsley was among the earliest proponents of the moog sound in the late 60s and early 70s, releasing a record entitled music to moog by in 1969 which featured the famous track. Gershon kingsley home biography music popcorn interviews posts contact popcorn. Jun 19, 2017 gershon kingsley popcorn guitar pro tab with free online tab player, speed control and loop. Gershon kingsley popcorn guitar pro tab with free online tab player, speed control and loop. Hot butter was a studio group thrown together to record a cover version that became more popular then kingsley s original. Music to moog by by gershon kingsley on amazon music.
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