Name: Captain Entropy
Brand: Bruce Haack

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SHIMMY2019LPC1

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-25

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602309897895

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Clear LP

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Bruce Haack

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Easy Listening / Exotica

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Shimmy Disc

Shimmy Disc is a New York City neo-psychedelic label founded in 1987 by Kramer. After years of hiatus, the label was reborn as Second Shimmy. Known for its unique and experimental sound, Shimmy Disc has been a pioneer in the music industry, showcasing talented artists and performers who push boundaries and defy genres.

With an impressive roster of *artists*, Shimmy Disc has consistently delivered groundbreaking music that challenges conventional norms. From alternative rock to avant-garde pop, the label's diverse range of releases have captivated audiences worldwide.

As a leading force in the underground music scene, Shimmy Disc continues to be at the forefront of innovation and creativity. With their commitment to supporting emerging talent and nurturing artistic freedom, they have established themselves as a trusted platform for musicians looking to make their mark on the industry.

Bruce Haack was a Canadian musician and one of the pioneers of electronic music during the 1950s and 1960s. He was a prolific composer known for his wildly creative ideas, ranging from electronic children's songs to satanic music. Haack also invented unique musical instruments like the Theremin-inspired Magic Wand and the Dermatron, which utilized the natural conductivity of the human body. His robotic songs were a precedent to the work of synth pop artists in the 70s, such as *Kraftwerk* and *Gary Numan*, while his quasi-psychedelic electronic music influenced space rock.

Throughout his career, Bruce Haack pushed boundaries and explored new frontiers in music composition. His innovative approach to electronic soundscapes set him apart from his contemporaries. Born on May 4, 1931 in Alberta, Canada, Haack's legacy lives on through his groundbreaking contributions to the world of music.

If you enjoy artists like *Raymond Scott*, *Mort Garson*, or *Jean-Jacques Perrey*, you will appreciate Bruce Haack's unique style. His experimental compositions paved the way for future musicians who sought to push artistic boundaries and explore uncharted sonic territories.

Newest Listed Items

50th Anniversary Re-issue; Re-mastered by Kramer in 2022. 

An electrosurrealist musical journey from the mind of Bruce Haack "The Captain" - capturing his inventive genius musically in tandem with tapping into the voice of his inner child, innovative story songs inspired by Bruce Haack's diverse musical interests and a love of Science and explorations of the Natural World, songs to excite the imaginations of listeners, both young and old. Ahead of his time and beyond categorization- Haack continued to create trying to find new platforms in order to promote his electronic music. He scored many commercials during the 1960s and promoted electronic music on TV, even demonstrating his inventions on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood in 1968. He self-released his first children's music album later that year. Haack constantly added new genres and inspirations to his compositions and was greatly influenced by the psychedelic rock of the era. He constantly created new work that reflected not only his varied interests, but his shifting musical horizons. He created multiple youth oriented albums, dipping into science fiction, psychedelia and electronica, using traditional song structures in order to capture children's attention to educate them, while wrapped in one of his many personas. Bruce Haack wanted people to know him through his medium: music. He dedicated his life to exploring, inventing and sharing his eclectic brand of humor and many musical points of view. In failing health, he never stopped pursuing his distinctive musical dreams.&nbsp;

Recommend If You Like: Raymond Scott, Mort Garson, Joe Meek, Robert Moog, Perrey and Kingsley, John Cage, Brian Eno, Sun Ra, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Hawkwind, Pete Seeger, William Shanter, Fred Rogers.&nbsp;

Captain Entropy

Music GB