Any Kraftwerk fans here?

[LARon]

I, too, happily admit to being a big KW fan. Among the hits not yet mentioned are The Model, Numbers, Man Machine, Space Lab, Computer Love, Pocket Calculator and Tour de France. Of those, Computer Love and The Model are my favorites. In fact, while in law school I longed to be a DJ just to be able to spin amd mix those two. Ahh, the innocence of youth.

And yes, most of their tracks are pretty long, like Autobahn and Trans Europe Express.

 

[spertia]

Of course, the most bizarre and yet perfectly done homage to Kraftwerk has to be Senor Coconut's album of LATIN versions of the classic songs, all done with "cumbias, merengues, and, of course, cha-cha-chas." Check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/Baile-Aleman-S.../dp/B00004HYJA

I was actually just listening to this album the other night. It is really quite nice in a lounge-music sort of way, regardless of the Kraftwerk aspect.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by spertia

Of course, the most bizarre and yet perfectly done homage to Kraftwerk has to be Senor Coconut's album of LATIN versions of the classic songs, all done with "cumbias, merengues, and, of course, cha-cha-chas." Check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/Baile-Aleman-S.../dp/B00004HYJA

I was actually just listening to this album the other night. It is really quite nice in a lounge-music sort of way, regardless of the Kraftwerk aspect.

Sounds interesting (sort of like that full orchestra-based interpretation of Aphex Twin by Alarm will Sound if I recall correctly).
Kraftwerk had a deceptively keen sense of hooks and melody, anyhow

 

[LARon]

These guys were light years ahead of their time. They invented "techno" long before even the geekiest of geeks had ever heard of "tech." The were there at the creation; making this stuff while Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Larry Ellison were still trying to figure out how to write code; when a "personal" computer still took up half a room. Amazing.

A similar group from that era was Devo (Whip It, Satisfaction, We're Through Being Cool, Girl You Want). Great ****, all of it.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by LARon

These guys were light years ahead of their time. They invented "techno" long before even the geekiest of geeks had ever heard of "tech." The were there at the creation; making this stuff while Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Larry Ellison were still trying to figure out how to write code; when a "personal" computer still took up half a room. Amazing.

A similar group from that era was Devo (Whip It, Satisfaction, We're Through Being Cool, Girl You Want). Great ****, all of it.

I am more in to the more abrasive experimental things like Cabaret Voltaire, TG et al but they all share the same roots, its is all good to me

 

[briancl]

Yes. Another fan here.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by skalogre

Cabaret Voltaire

 

[LARon]

I've never heard of Cabaret Voltaire; during what years were they touring/recording?

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by LARon

I've never heard of Cabaret Voltaire; during what years were they touring/recording?
Oooh, opening the floodgates there! I'll try to stay on subject

Three important parts: a) They were on Throbbing Gristle's "Industrial Record" label when TG started "industrial music" b) Started around early to mid 1970's using mostly tape splicing c) Kirk & Malinder are responsible for many things/innovations that are widespread in electronic/electro/synthpop today (some are cliche but still) IIRC they are sort of around still but they are past their heyday in innovation, not to say they are not good. Just that what they started took off so much that they got co-opted and lost among the multitude of projects inspired by them in many different fields of music... Edit: Found their site

 

[LARon]

Thus, endeth the lesson. Thanks for enlightening me skalogre.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by LARon

Thus, endeth the lesson. Thanks for enlightening me skalogre.

Ironically I only own a few tracks on comps and the Jonny Yesno soundtrack. I seriopsuly need to get some more CV stuff, I have too much TG though...

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by LARon

I've never heard of Cabaret Voltaire; during what years were they touring/recording?
Zurich--composed of Tristan Tzara and Hugo Ball.

 

[designprofessor]

I saw Chris and Cosey, two members from Throbbing Gristle.

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by designprofessor

I saw Chris and Cosey, two members from Throbbing Gristle.

 

[Saucemaster]

Originally Posted by spertia

I'll happily admit to being a huge Kraftwerk fan.

+1. Actually, not quite a "huge fan", but I like 'em plenty.

I saw them in San Francisco in 1997 or 1998 when they were touring. Incredible show and experience.

And another +1!