RECORDS: Electronic—Yeah
By RENE RONDEAU
By RENE RONDEA
Kansan Reviewer
Electronic music is already a well-established phenomenon, no longer unique in the pop field. The Moog Machine, the latest innovation, brings a new sound to the electronic music world.
The Moog Machine is an enormously complex device which, unlike most music synthesizers, is not computerized. It is played on a keyboard, but its similarity with a piano ends there.
Through various adjustments in tuning, the machine duplicates—more or less—most conventional orchestral instruments, with a few additional inventions, such as the Gworgan, the Pagwipe, or the Dharmilt.
In "Switched-On Rock" the musical monster bleeps unique renditions of such recent standards as "Spinning Wheel," "Aquarius," "Hey Jude," and "Feelin' Groovy."
The result is an enjoyable collection of songs, which the creators present with the hopes that it will amuse the listener. If you enjoy novel music, the Moog Machine can be fun where else could you relax to the strains of a Pwee or a Jivehive?
BOOKS: Overlive society
By DICK MUTHER Kansan Reviewer
OVERLIVE, by William M. Birenbaum (Delta, $1.95).
"Overlive" is a new and provocative approach to higher education which examines the causes and possible solutions to the educational dilemma America now faces. It is a book that describes America as an Overlive society: one in which "a substantial number of the citizens do not share in the technological and industrial success which is there for all to see."
Overlive society is a way of life characterized by surplus living power. It is the author's purpose to illustrate the University's role in just such a society.
Birenbaum writes with such a feeling—a definite sincerity which connotes a man deeply concerned with the problems of our times. I say "problems" because he is a man who realizes and understands more than just the crises of the University. This is apparent by the title of his book and by the contents of his first chapter.
The book is primarily, however, a very thoughtful work on the University today. It is an all-encompassing work which allows the reader to understand the University's relations to the community and the role higher education plays in American society. The subtitle, "Power, Poverty, and the University," is indicative of this understanding. The criticisms are often ferocious—and although limited knowledge of University structure may impede understanding—the criticisms seem valid. The theories of "Time Scarcity" and "Knowledge Monopolies" are especially striking, and show an insight far greater than those of the casual observer. These are the things which seem to be at the very basis of his thoughts.
But he seems to be a logical man—one who deals not only in the abstract but also in the practical and specific. He is understandably preoccupied with the Negro situation, specifically in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of New York City. His treatment of the University and the com
of the University and the community at this point is truly remarkable and so blatantly true that one indeed wonders at the middle class society Birenbaum seems almost to fear.
Although the book, as Horace M. Kallen says, is unique in its field, the infatuation is lost when one realizes the solutions seem to be very far away. The answers will indeed have to come from the "younger generation." The problems are amazingly real and the challenge has been presented, not only to that younger generation alone, but also to those now working in the University community. The book would make a fine gift for any University administrator.
New books out
The University Press of Kansas has announced the publication of "Bayonets in the Streets: The Use of Troops in Civil Disturbances."
Edited by Robin Higham of Kansas State University, the new volume includes essays by nine military theorists which discuss the problems of using military forces for civilian peacekeeping purposes.
The University Press has also announced that it would publish "Mass Media in a Free Society," edited by Warren K. Agee.
Oct. 23 1969 KANSAN 5
'Iolanthe' to open tonight at Union
The Mount Oread Gilbert and Sullivan Company will open its second season with the production of "Iolanthe" tonight at 8:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
This satire on the House or Lords in England and the entire class system is, according to director John Bush Jones, "so timely because it deals with politics that it could be about anytime, anyplace."
The production runs through Oct. 25, with evening performances and with matines Oct. 25 and 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the ballroom.
"The plot, which like all Gilbert and Sullivan works is very complex, revolves around the take-over of the English House of Lords by a band of fairies. They create a new member, half mortal and half fairy, who completely dominates the assembly. Any bill he proposes is immediately passed, thus cutting down time normally spent arguing. It is really one of the best plays the two did, Jones said.
Professor Jones, a member of the English faculty, and his wife are co-directors of the play. This is the second venture at forming a Gilbert and Sullivan company for the Joneses. Before coming to KU, they established a company at Northwestern University in Chicago which has been performing for the past three years
Last spring saw the first performance of the Mount Oread Company at KU, and it was a
complete success. Because of the quick acceptance, the Joneses have scheduled another production for the spring, "Ruddigore," to coincide with an international conference on Gilbert and Sullivan that KU will be hosting.
Lynn Schornick, a sophomore in Fine Arts, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schornick, Yates Center, will be musical director. Mrs. Jones will choreograph the production.
John A. Degan, graduate student and son of Dr. and Mrs.
John A. Degen, Jr., 2 Old Road,
Byfield, Maine, built the 15 sets designed by Mary Barnes, a sophomore in liberal arts and daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Barnes, $106\frac{1}{2}$ S. 5th, Neodesha.
Dr. Lee Miller, chairman of Occupational Therapy, is in charge of properties; and costumes for the period production were designed by Virginia Hirsch, graduate student and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Hirsch, 2936 N. 47th St., Milwaukee, Wis.
EXTENDED UNIVERSITY
This office was established by the Board of Regents for the purpose of coordinating all off-campus academic extension activities, both credit and non-credit, which are provided by the state colleges and universities.
Located in the former Lawrence Postoffice building is the Office of Statewide Academic Extension.
HELD OVER! SUMMER TREE
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October 25th
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