I've recently discovered the works of American composer and a pioneer of electronic music,
WENDY CARLOS. Having produced some amazing soundtracks for the likes of Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange', 'The Shining', and Disney's 'Tron', Carlos also brought the Moog synthesizer to fame in 1968 with her 3 x Grammy winning album 'Switched-On Bach' - a demonstration of modern electronic technologies working as genuine instruments.
Eccentric in her nature, Carlos' work has a dark ambiance, and her prominent use of synthesizers combined with whimsical symphonic orchestra has helped to create some really memorable (and scary) music. Right up there with Howard Shore as one of my favourites.
I've posted a short but great example of Wendy's work below, featuring on the soundtrack to Steven Lisberger's 'Tron' (1982).
Wendy Carlos - 'Tron Scherzo'
