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Morton Subotnick In Concert: Moogfest 2012

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Morton Subotnick In Concert 2012

October 31, 2012 • Morton Subotnick released the first all-electronic album, Silver Apples of the Moon, in 1967. He returned to Moogfest 2012 in Asheville, N.C., to perform the whole thing live.

Morton Subotnick In Concert: Moogfest 2012

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Richie Hawtin In Concert 2012

October 31, 2012 • Hawtin came up in the Detroit techno scene during the '90s and built his reputation on minimalist dance music. Here, Hawtin performs live as part of Moogfest 2012 in Asheville, N.C.

Richie Hawtin In Concert: Moogfest 2012

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Ana Sia In Concert 2012

November 1, 2012 • Ana Sia's DJ sets pull from a broad range of dance music styles, but are centered on bass-driven electronic beats. Here, Sia performs as part of Moogfest 2012 in Asheville, N.C.

Ana Sia In Concert: Moogfest 2012

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Andy Stott In Concert 2012

October 31, 2012 • The U.K. producer is known for deep, brooding techno that's shrouded in fuzzy tones. Here, Stott performs live at Moogfest 2012 in Asheville, N.C.

Andy Stott In Concert: Moogfest 2012

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Disclosure In Concert 2012

October 31, 2012 • One of the most exciting teams to hit the club circuit in years, brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence have broken through on the U.K. scene. Here, Disclosure performs at Moogfest 2012 in Asheville, N.C.

Disclosure In Concert: Moogfest 2012

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Moogfest always draws a creative crowd. But the festival's proximity to Halloween inspires some fans to dress in unusual costumes. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption

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The Best Of Moogfest 2012

October 31, 2012 • Join All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and NPR Music contributor Sami Yenigun as they drive back from this year's Moogfest and discuss some of their favorite sets, including electronic-music pioneer Morton Subotnick, DJs Andy Stott and Ana Sia, Exitmusic and more.

The Best Of Moogfest 2012

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Moby plays the Asheville Civic Center at Moogfest on Friday, October 28, 2011.

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Moby In Concert 2011

October 29, 2011 • Hear the dance-music star perform a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

Moby In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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Atlas Sound plays the Orange Peel at Moogfest on Friday, October 28, 2011.

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Atlas Sound In Concert 2011

October 29, 2011 • Hear Bradford Cox's atmospheric pop in a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

Atlas Sound In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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Austra plays the Orange Peel at Moogfest on Friday, October 28, 2011.

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Austra In Concert 2011

October 29, 2011 • Hear the dark new-wave band in a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

Austra In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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Tangerine Dream In Concert: Moogfest 2011

Tangerine Dream plays the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Moogfest on Friday, October 28, 2011.

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Tangerine Dream In Concert 2011

October 29, 2011 • Hear the prolific, atmospheric band in a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

Tangerine Dream In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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The Field plays the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Moogfest on Friday, October 28, 2011.

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The Field In Concert 2011

November 15, 2011 • Hear the minimalist trance act perform a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

The Field In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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Chris Taylor, a.k.a. CANT

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CANT In Concert 2011

October 30, 2011 • Hear the Grizzly Bear side project in a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

CANT In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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Tim Hecker In Concert 2011

October 30, 2011 • Hear Tim Hecker's textured noise in a full concert, recorded live at Moogfest in Asheville, N.C.

Tim Hecker In Concert: Moogfest 2011

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Bob Moog, namesake of the annual Moogfest music festival in Asheville, N.C.

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Moogfest And The Genius Of Its Namesake

October 27, 2011 • Hear an interview with Moogfest organizer Ashley Capps about the unique music festival and the genius of its namesake, electronic-music pioneer Robert Moog.

Hear An Interview With Moogfest Organizer Ashley Capps

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The Mind-Blowing, Mysterious Moogfest: Festival Recap

Clockwise from upper left, all taken at Moogfest: costumed fans at the Animoog Playground, Atlas Sound, fans reacting to one of the live sets, The Field, a dewy-eyed fan. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption

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The Mind-Blowing, Mysterious Moogfest: Festival Recap

November 1, 2011 • Host Bob Boilen and NPR Music reporter Jacob Ganz look back at the unusual and remarkable music festival known as Moogfest.

The Mind-Blowing, Mysterious Moogfest: Festival Recap

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