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On it we see the icelandic composer johann johannsson coming into his own, and in some ways bursting notions about what modern composition should or shouldnt be. Its not bells and whistles, nor is it the annoying sound of dialup internet, but deep hums, light rings, and electric screams that are abundant on ibm 1401, a users manual. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon. A space odyssey, was originally written as a performance piece with choreographer erna omarsdottir, who contributes operatic vocals to part 4 ibm 729 ii magnetic tape unit. Oct 30, 2006 check out ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon music. Oct 30, 2006 listen to ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on apple music. Ibm s second successful commercial computer the first was the 650. Ibm 401 tape system for reail accounts receivable and merchandise management.
Johann johannsson ibm 1401 a users manual econoplus. The 1401 is considered to be the modelt ford of the computer industry, because it. That he is featured on the ambient section of this website is no mistake. The first member of the highly successful ibm 1400 series, it was aimed at replacing unit record equipment for processing data stored on punched cards and at providing peripheral services for larger computers. The ibm 1401 data processing systemcomprising a variety of card and tape models with a range of core memory sizes, and configured for standalone use and peripheral service for larger computerswas announced in october 1959.
About the computer history museums ibm 1401 machines chm. For parents, hearing your newborn cry for the first time may qualify as the most magnificent moment in your life. Cve201967 is a memory corruption vulnerability in ies scripting engine. Ibm vintage computer manuals and merchandise for sale ebay. The ibm 1401 was the first highvolume, storedprogram, corememory. An ancient programming language is suddenly in demand. The reissue was a double lp pressing on clearcoloured vinyl and included two previously unreleased live bonus tracks. And so, johann johannssons ibm 1403 a users manual in which the. It can barely do it in fact, it is a miracle it can do it at all and most of the time you would never program it like that. You might have seen this video about compiling a fortran ii program on the ibm 1401. Ibm vintage computer user manual considering the frequent changes in computers and technology, ibm vintage computer user manuals may be a helpful way to research an older machine.
Johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual lyrics and. As a huge jj fan, i was crushed by the news of his suicide. Stream songs including part 1 ibm 1401 processing unit, part 2 ibm 1403 printer and more. Johann johannssons ibm 1401, a users manual pressed to vinyl. One day i was about to be late for work, for an important test. It was the first computer to deploy over 10,000 units. Ibm 1401, a users manual, an album by johann johannsson. Ibm 1401, a users manual part i ibm 1401 processing unit. Inspired by the work his father did in the sixties when chief. Configurations include a card system, a tape system, and a combination of the two. The ibm 1401 data processing system, a storedprogram transistorlogic computer announced october 1959. This class of machines included the ibm 702, ibm 705, ibm 7080, ibm 7010, univac 1050, ibm 1401, and ibm 1620. Its not bells and whistles, nor is it the annoying sound of dialup internet, but deep hums, light rings, and electric screams that are abundant on ibm 1401, a users. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon music.
Berdasarkan data statistik piala dunia agen bola terpercaya ibm 1401, a users manual, ada banyak kesempatan menang apabila kalian. All electronic sounds were derived from the ibm 1401 data processing system and the hammond b3 organ with ring modulator, distortion and filter pedals. Ibm 1401, a users manual by johann johannsson album, modern. A users manual is uncommonly beautiful and haunting, merging the conceptual philosophy of sound art with the emotional complexity of minimalist classical music. You may ask yourself or not what is it about machines that draws johannssons artistic ear, like a moth to a flame. The ibm 1401 data processing system transformed data processing and became one of the most popular computers of all time. What does it take to keep a classic ibm 1401 mainframe. Eschewing any expected atonality and vogueish electronica, ibm 1401, a users manual has been performed around europe with a full orchestra and in collaboration with dancer choreographer erna omarsdottir. Johannsson, johann ibm 1401 a users manual color vinyl. Ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on apple music. A keen musician, he learned of an obscure method of.
Dec 04, 2018 check out ibm 1401 a users manual by johann johannsson on amazon music. A users manual is a modern masterpiece dedicated to the 60s computer of the same name. Johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual 2006, cd. Ibm 1401 mainframes 1st ibm 1401 from hamm, germany built 1964 2nd ibm 1401 from darien, connecticut built 1961 card equipment. Released in 2006, the decade since its release has seen johann establish himself as one of the most important composers in the world today, most notably scoring movies such as arrival, sicario and the theory of everything.
This exhibit recreates a working mediumsize computer operation from the 1960s, including working keypunches, printers, card. Ibm 1401, a users manual doesnt have a back beat and is littered with strings, but will immediately refute any claims of lacking integrity. That room had 5 ibm 7094 mod ii machines, to do the real computations, and 2 ibm 1460 machines 1401 big brother to process the input and output magnetic tapes for the 7094s, so my 1401 experience paid off. Able to run enterprise applications of all kinds it quickly became the worlds most popular computer model in the early 1960s. As the original system was taken out of service in 1971, this suite is very much a cycle of birth, rebirth and reboot. A users manual 2006 johann johannsson 19692018 was an icelandic avantgarde producer and arranger of original, classical music. Icelandic composer johann johannssons 2006 solo album ibm 1401, a users manual, is being released on vinyl for the first time. The 1401, announced on october 5, 1959, was the first member of the ibm 1400 series. But the 1401 was mostly a teaching aid for fortran. On his first 4ad album, the icelandic composer who has built a rewarding catalog based on ideas about. Ibm 1401, a users manual is the fourth fulllength studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson, released by 4ad on october 30, 2006.
The elements of the basic 1401 system are the 1401 processing unit, 1402 card readpunch, and 1403 printer. Such peaks in the pop landscape are very rare however, and its. This is presented as an echo of what programming was like over 40 years ago. Never before pressed on vinyl, ibm 1401, a users manual, is one of johann johannssons most loved works. Cruising the aisles of the cd store if you can still find one. Reviews of his latest release, the concept piece ibm 1401, a users manual. With much of johann johannssons material, wed usually say its best suited to cd or digital formats. Johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual discogs. Nov 07, 2006 ibm 1401, which evokes every computer scifi film i can think of since 2001. In the case of ibm 1401, a pioneer leviathan of a computer that could fill a roomand fordlandia, his homage to the crank it yourself model t and its successors. Johann johannssons ibm 1401 a user manual album is synth nerd heaven. This exhibit recreates a working mediumsize computer operation from the 1960s. The ibm 1401 is a variablewordlength decimal computer that was announced by ibm on october 5, 1959.
Oct 30, 2006 4ad herald the cries of one thousand and one modern classic heads by cutting to vinyl johann johannssons 2006, overtly scifi concept album about an icelandic computer ibm 1401 a users manual. Jun 29, 2007 fastforward four decades, and recently discovered tape recordings of gunnarsons works form the basis of a touring songanddance performance, ibm 1401. Johannssons father worked at ibm as a maintenance engineer for. Johannssons father worked at ibm as a maintenance engineer for the 1401 data processing system, an early and popular business. Johann johannssons ibm 1401 a user manual album is synth. Ibm 1401, a users manual part i ibm 1401 processing. Ibm 1401 a users manual comes with a compelling backstory. Nov 09, 2006 ibm 1401 a users manual comes with a compelling backstory.
Get the best deals on ibm vintage computer manuals and merchandise and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Travel back in time to 1959 and experience the sights and sounds of a business computer center. Johann johannssons ibm 1401, a users manual is a warm, beautiful exposition of the potential of artificial intelligence and the future of ethics in relation to our computerized companions. The album is less musically varied than johannssons previous work, but its. The ibm 1410 was a similar design, but with a larger address space. Tracks two and three feature the voice of an unknown instructor from an ibm 1401 data processing system maintenance instruction tape found in my fathers attic. The ibm 1401 was the first highvolume, storedprogram, corememory, transistorized mainframe computer.
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