Set up in 1957 by Daphne Oram to create background sounds and music, for many of the B.B.C.'s drama programs, most notably the "Doctor Who" series, which also saw the creation of the famous Ron Grainer / Delia Derbyshire theme tune to the series.
It was eventually closed in 1998, by which time many of the future pioneers of electronica, had either been employed at the workshop, or had been inspired by the work that was created there.
It was eventually closed in 1998, by which time many of the future pioneers of electronica, had either been employed at the workshop, or had been inspired by the work that was created there.
I would advise you to look into the history of this era if you are serious about music, if you haven't, it might change your idea of where the beginning of electronic music started. It did so for me.. It is brilliant journey.
Start it by checking the tube for a documentary called Alchemysts Of Sound.