"Gesang der Jünglinge"

"Gesang der Jünglinge" (Song of the Youths) by Karlheinz Stockhausen is a pioneering electronic composition from 1955-56 that combines manipulated electronic sounds with a recorded voice of a young boy singing biblical texts. It explores the integration of human voice and electronic sound, creating a layered, immersive experience. The piece is broadcast and experienced as a spatial sound environment, emphasizing the relationship between electronic and live elements. Its innovation lies in transforming spoken language into musical material and exploring new possibilities for sound movement, perception, and the expressive potential of electronic music within a modern, experimental context.