Author Topic: Musicians among us? (Read 1933 times)

skalnbyc · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2006, 10:05:12 pm »

Quote from: TreyChica

Kraut Rock refers to the legions of German bands of the early \'70s that expanded the sonic possibilities of art and progressive rock. Instead of following in the direction of their British and American counterparts, who were moving toward jazz and classical-based compositions and concept albums, the German bands became more mechanical and electronic. Working with early synthesizers and splicing together seemingly unconnected reels of tape, bands like Faust, Can, and Neu created a droning, pulsating sound that owed more to the avant garde than to rock & roll. Although the bands didn\'t make much of an impact while they were active in the \'70s, their music anticipated much post-punk of the early \'80s, particularly industrial rock. Kraut rock also came into vogue in the \'90s, when groups like Stereolab and Tortoise began incorporating the hypnotic rhythms and electronic experiments of the German art-rock bands into their own, vaguely avant-garde indie rock.

Can you list a few of your favorite Kraut Rock bands that epitomize the era (or should I look no further than the bands listed above?)?

I\'d be curious to hear some of \'Joe\'s gems\'.

Overexjoesure · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2006, 10:24:53 pm »

Can, Neu, Cluster, Nektar, Popul Vuh... Faust is way too out there. I enjoy it though.

jocelyn · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2006, 10:55:19 pm »

Can and Nektar are the only ones on your list I have heard.. but I really like em both... Esp. Nektar.

skalnbyc · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2006, 11:32:15 pm »

Quote from: jocelyn

Can and Nektar are the only ones on your list I have heard.. but I really like em both... Esp. Nektar.

Which NektaR album(s)?

Overexjoesure · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2006, 11:36:08 pm »

I hooked her with Recycled and A Tab in the Ocean...

Mark · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2006, 08:40:47 am »

Nektar Remember the Future was one of my absolute favorites....about 20 years ago. I do still like it. Anyone remember Passport?

Overexjoesure · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2006, 01:26:10 pm »

Passport fucking rocks Mark.. I had their whole collection pre-80\'s on vinyl, gone now. Yeah, but Klaus Doldinger was the fucking man. I\'m convinced they were Germany\'s answer to Weather Report.. That album Igacu, Ocean Liner, and Garden of Eden.... DANK!!!

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