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| − | [[File:ELKA RHAPSODY 610 (1975).jpg|alt=Illustration of Elka Rhapsody|none|thumb|Elka Rhapsody (1975)]] | + | '''Date:''' 1975 |
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| − | + | '''Type:''' Analogue / String Synthesizer / Full Polyphony[[File:ELKA RHAPSODY 610 (1975).jpg|alt=Illustration of Elka Rhapsody|none|thumb|Elka Rhapsody (1975)|500x500px]] | |
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| − | ==Table of Songs featuring Elka Rhapsody== | + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Table of Songs featuring Elka Rhapsody == | ||
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{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" | {| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" | ||
| − | !Artist | + | !Artist |
| − | !Song | + | !Song |
| − | !Year | + | !Year |
| − | !Notes | + | !Notes |
| − | !Reference | + | !Reference |
| − | !Media URL | + | !Media URL |
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| − | | Ultravox | + | |Tim Blake |
| − | | Dangerous Rhythm | + | |Crystal Machine (album) |
| − | | 1980 | + | |1977 |
| + | | Tim Blake plays Minimoog, EMS Synthi A, EMS Frequency Shifter, Elka Rhapsody | ||
| + | |[https://www.discogs.com/master/27993-Tim-Blake-Crystal-Machine Discogs] | ||
| + | |[https://youtu.be/2aAf_oMsz8U YouTube] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Ultravox | ||
| + | |Dangerous Rhythm | ||
| + | |1980 | ||
|Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | |Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | ||
|[https://youtu.be/x6AJlVCg6oo YouTube] | |[https://youtu.be/x6AJlVCg6oo YouTube] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Ultravox | + | |Ultravox |
| − | | Hiroshima Mon Amour | + | |Hiroshima Mon Amour |
| − | | 1980 | + | |1980 |
| − | | Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | + | | Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3kQr4lAcsA YouTube] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3kQr4lAcsA YouTube] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Ultravox | + | |Ultravox |
| − | | Hymn | + | |Hymn |
| − | | 1982 | + | |1982 |
| − | | Strings. ”I also like the Elka Rhapsody strings for a colder feeling.” | + | |Strings. ”I also like the Elka Rhapsody strings for a colder feeling.” |
|[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/hymn/5867 E&MM] | |[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/hymn/5867 E&MM] | ||
| − | |[https://youtu.be/RXLkpwFs8Fs YouTube] | + | |[https://youtu.be/RXLkpwFs8Fs YouTube] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Ultravox! | + | |Ultravox! |
| − | | Mi-Sex | + | |Mi-Sex |
| − | | 1977 | + | |1977 |
| − | | "Elka Rhapsody and a Hammond Organ, which on tracks like 'Mi-Sex' I was putting through a Carlsbro echo.” | + | |"Elka Rhapsody and a Hammond Organ, which on tracks like 'Mi-Sex' I was putting through a Carlsbro echo.” |
| − | | [http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/life-after-ultravox/7388 SOS] | + | |[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/life-after-ultravox/7388 SOS] |
| − | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GM4G0S4cLk YouTube]" | + | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GM4G0S4cLk YouTube]" |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Ultravox | + | |Ultravox |
| − | | Quiet Men | + | |Quiet Men |
| − | | 1980 | + | |1980 |
|Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | |Elka Rhapsody - Billy Currie | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ YouTube] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ YouTube] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | Ultravox | + | |Ultravox |
| − | | Vienna | + | |Vienna |
| − | | 1980 | + | |1980 |
| − | | Middle 8. Starts with Yamaha SS-30 and continues with Elka Rhapsody for more orchestral sound | + | |Middle 8. Starts with Yamaha SS-30 and continues with Elka Rhapsody for more orchestral sound |
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlYfLhlSEhQ) Interview YouTube] | ||
|[https://youtu.be/xJeWySiuq1I YouTube] | |[https://youtu.be/xJeWySiuq1I YouTube] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:08, 20 April 2022
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 |
