Elka Rhapsody Song List
From SynthTrax
Date: 1975
Type: Analogue / String Synthesizer / Full Polyphony
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Introduction
The Rhapsody came in two different versions - the 490 (49 keys) and the 610 (61 keys). It features full polyphony, being a divide-down string synthesizer with limited sound editing capability. This didn't limit it's use as a great sounding string synth.
Notable Users
Billy Currie (Ultravox) - The Rhapsody was used on the classic Ultravox song, 'Vienna' in one of the most famous middle-8's of all time.
Table of Songs featuring Elka Rhapsody
| Artist | Song | Year | Notes | Reference | Media URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Blake | Crystal Machine (album) | 1977 | Tim Blake plays Minimoog, EMS Synthi A, EMS Frequency Shifter, Elka Rhapsody | Discogs | YouTube |
| Ultravox | Dangerous Rhythm | 1980 | Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | Interview YouTube | YouTube |
| Ultravox | Hiroshima Mon Amour | 1980 | Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | Interview YouTube | YouTube |
| Ultravox | Hymn | 1982 | Strings. ”I also like the Elka Rhapsody strings for a colder feeling.” | E&MM | YouTube |
| Ultravox! | Mi-Sex | 1977 | "Elka Rhapsody and a Hammond Organ, which on tracks like 'Mi-Sex' I was putting through a Carlsbro echo.” | SOS | YouTube" |
| Ultravox | Quiet Men | 1980 | Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | Interview YouTube | YouTube |
| Ultravox | Vienna | 1980 | Middle 8. Starts with Yamaha SS-30 and continues with Elka Rhapsody for more orchestral sound | Interview YouTube | YouTube |
