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Bernard "Bernie" Krause (born December 8, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American electronic music pioneer and bioacoustician known for coining the term biophony. He holds a Ph.D. in bioacoustics from Union Institute in Cincinnati. Krause was a member of The Weavers and one of the first performers of the Moog Synthesizer in the 1960s. Along with fellow synthesist, he formed Beaver & Krause, contributing significantly to the introduction of the synthesizer in pop music and film. From 1966 to 1972, they released five albums, marking the beginnings of both the New Age and ambient electronica movements. In November 1968, Krause demonstrated the Moog for George Harrison, which led to a recording session that became part of Harrison's album the following year. He also provided soundtrack music and natural soundscapes for films including Rosemary's Baby, Love Story, Dr. Doolittle, and Apocalypse Now, among others. His 1970 album In A Wild Sanctuary, recorded in 1968 and '69, was the first to incorporate natural soundscapes as a key component of orchestration while addressing ecological themes. In the late 1980s, Krause recorded a successful series of environmental titles for The Nature Company and continues to produce 3-D soundscapes for public spaces. He is also known for luring a stray humpback whale from

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