Stockhausen's "Gesang der Jünglinge"

"Gesang der Jünglinge" by Karlheinz Stockhausen is a pioneering electronic music piece created in 1955-56 that combines synthesized sounds with a recording of a young boy singing from the Bible. It blends electronically generated tones with the human voice, creating a dynamic, immersive soundscape. The composition explores the relationship between electronic and vocal sounds through complex spatial arrangements and mathematical structures, reflecting early experiments in electronic music and multimedia art. Overall, it pushes the boundaries of traditional music, emphasizing innovation, texture, and the integration of technology with human expression.