still alive, good on her

Switched On Bach from 1968 is amazing, even moreso when you look at the analog electronics that Wendy Carlos was working with back in the day.

Here’s her in 1970: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsW2EDGbDqg

Wendy Carlos fucking rules. Thank you for spreading the word.

Would The Shining be the same without her spine-wrenchingly iconic opening track?

No.

As of 2020, much of Carlos’s discography is out of print, and has not been licensed for digital distribution to streaming or download platforms.

Welp, I guess I’ve got something new to hunt for at vintage shops.