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Paul Nagle (born 1959) is a British electronic music composer, synthesist, and writer. Active since the late 1970s, Nagle has produced a number of solo and collaborative works, contributed articles and reviews to Sound On Sound magazine, and co-founded the electronic music duo Binar with musician Andy Pickford.
Career
[edit]Nagle began composing electronic music in the late 1970s, drawing influence from German artists such as Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, and Cluster. By the early 1980s, he was producing recordings using analogue synthesizers and sequencers. Early coverage of his work appeared in British newspapers, including the Lancaster Guardian (1987)[1] and the Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph (1986).[2]
Nagle continued recording and performing into the 2000s. In 2002, he co-founded Binar with Andy Pickford, producing albums such as Solipsism (2004) and The Truth Sets Us Free (2005).[3] His work was featured in The Quietus in 2021 among the notable electronic music releases.[4]
Writing and sound design
[edit]In addition to his musical output, Nagle has contributed regularly to Sound On Sound magazine since the 1990s, reviewing synthesizers and audio equipment.[5] He was the subject of a feature article in the same publication, Northern Exposure, which profiled his career and musical approach.[6]
Style and influences
[edit]Nagle's compositions incorporate sequencer-driven patterns, ambient textures, and modular synthesis. His music blends elements of the Berlin School of electronic music with contemporary sound design. His works often reference science fiction and surrealist themes.
Selected discography
[edit]- The Path (1984)
- Solipsism (2004, with Andy Pickford as Binar)
- The Truth Sets Us Free (2005, Binar)
- Beyond L-Dopa (2016)
- The Amazing Adventures of Ludwig Eartrumpet (2018)
- Ambient Space Monkeys (2010, Binar)
References
[edit]- ^ "Concert Review". Lancaster Guardian. 10 July 1987. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Local Music Spotlight". Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph. 6 September 1986. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ Lupari, Sylvain (1 June 2006). "Binar: Solipsism (2004)". Synth & Sequences. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Music Of The Month: The Best Albums And Tracks Of February 2021". The Quietus. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Paul Nagle — Author profile". Sound On Sound. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Paul Nagle: Northern Exposure". Sound On Sound. Retrieved 25 April 2025.