2007-03-19

 

IBM 1401: A User’s Manual

Today's band names all spring forth from the IBM 1401 User’s Manual.

The IBM 1401 was the precursor to the famous 360 series. Improbably named Icelandic musician Jóhann Jóhannsson has turned the IBM 1401 User’s Manual into a haunting aural work of art. You can listen to samples here.

Ah, they don't write 'em like this anymore. Classic line? "The pins of the coils must be properly latched in the Bakelite. To fix them more securely use cellulose glue."

Comments:
"Inspection Hole" could be like a Hole tribute band.
 
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