Mort Garson

Mort Garson was a prolific and influential figure in the music industry during the 1960s and '70s, known for his diverse contributions as a pop hitmaker, masterful arranger, and electronic music pioneer. His work spanned from writing chart-topping singles like "Our Day Will Come" for Ruby & the Romantics to pioneering the sounds of the Moog synthesizer through commercial music and the moon landing soundtrack in 1969. Garson's eclectic projects included Grammy-winning children's albums, occult-themed compositions, and ambient works that inspired generations of composers in various genres.

Born in Canada to Russian Jewish refugees, Garson's musical journey started at a young age, leading him to study composition at Juilliard and later become a sought-after session musician in New York City. His exploration of electronic music with the Moog synthesizer in the late '60s and '70s set him apart, culminating in groundbreaking albums like The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds and the iconic Mother Earth's Plantasia. Garson's legacy continued to grow posthumously, with a resurgence of interest in his work through reissues and placements in film, TV, and podcasts in the 2000s and 2010s, solidifying his status as a pioneering figure in electronic music.