Ebenezer Electric is a rare artifact in the world of electronic music, the result of a visionary partnership between Bruce Haack—a pioneer of analog synthesis—and the classically trained pianist Ted Pandel. Together, they reinvent Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, transporting its Victorian ghosts into a world of circuit-bent whimsy and playful invention. Rather than settling for novelty, Haack and Pandel craft a genuinely compelling narrative, blurring the lines between musical, spoken word, and experimental electronic. Each track pulses with the curiosity of early electronic exploration: modular synths chatter and swirl, while Pandel’s piano grounds the story with both gravitas and wit.
What makes Ebenezer Electric so compelling isn’t just its concept, but the sheer joy and inventiveness on display. This is a record for listeners who crave the unpredictable and appreciate the artistry of early electronic experimentation. It’s a testament to the way technology and tradition can converse, not just coexist. Whether you collect electronic oddities or treasure unique storytelling, this album is a fascinating document of its era—an artifact that continues to spark curiosity and delight, decades after its original release.
Track List:
1 - Introduction - 0:59
2 - Pro-Log - 1:24
3 - Ebenezer - 3:12
4 - Oo-Bah-Humbug - 3:11
5 - The Ghost Of Christmas Past - 3:29
6 - Written In The Snow - 2:44
7 - I Like Christmas - 4:20
8 - The Ghost With The Most - 4:26
9 - God Bless Us, Every One - 2:34
10 - Goodnight Elephant - 4:14
11 - Christmas Eve - 2:18