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Düsseldorf, Germany (1970 – present)
Kraftwerk (German, “power station”) is an electronic band founded in 1970 in Düsseldorf, Germany. They pioneered electronic music in the 1970’s and are considered one of the most important and influential bands of their genre -often described as ‘the godfathers of electronic music”. Ralf Hütter (b. 1946, Krefeld, Germany; organ) and woodwind student Florian Schneider-Esleben (b. 1947, Düsseldorf, Germany; woodwind) met while they were studying improvised music in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The first album is called “Tone Float”, with Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider as members of the group Organisation. On “Tone Float”, the line up consisted of Ralf on organ, Florian on violin and flute, Basil Hammoudi on vocals, Fred Monics on drums and Butch Hauf on bass. The LP features repetitive percussion and bass drum patterns embellished with guitar, flute, violin and organ. Sections of the music are clearly ’60s influenced and have an almost eastern feeling with scratchy violin and bongos. “Tone Float” was the last time that Ralf and Florian would rely on unrestrained expression and improvisation. With Organisation being a democratic five piece band, it was difficult to develop a disciplined approach. Any comparison between “Tone Float” and the later Kraftwerk sound is hard to draw.
Originally a krautrock group along the lines of Neu!, Can and Tangerine Dream Kraftwerk opted for a more minimalistic approach in their music.
The first album is called “Tone Float”, with Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider as members of the group Organisation. On “Tone Float”, the line up consisted of Ralf on organ, Florian on violin and flute, Basil Hammoudi on vocals, Fred Monics on drums and Butch Hauf on bass. The LP features repetitive percussion and bass drum patterns embellished with guitar, flute, violin and organ. Sections of the music are clearly ’60s influenced and have an almost eastern feeling with scratchy violin and bongos. “Tone Float” was the last time that Ralf and Florian would rely on unrestrained expression and improvisation. With Organisation being a democratic five piece band, it was difficult to develop a disciplined approach. Any comparison between “Tone Float” and the later Kraftwerk sound is hard to draw.
Originally a krautrock group along the lines of Neu!, Can and Tangerine Dream Kraftwerk opted for a more minimalistic approach in their music.
Videos
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Kraftwerk Europe Endless (Open Borders Mix)
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Kraftwerk - Radioactivity (William Orbit Remix)
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Kraftwerk - Elektro Kardiogramm
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Kraftwerk - Chrono
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Shoutbox
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okomann wrote:
compare music over the years you will always find Kraftwerk all around: sound, groove, samples or just ideas. I can't help, they are so ingenious!
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mima77 wrote:
<3
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liammstewart wrote:
This is music
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Sir_NutS wrote:
Simply put, Best music ever made by human hands.
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Lukaszeq wrote:
There are music, extraordinary music and Kraftwerk.
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LillaPrinsen wrote:
Ralf Hütter is the most important person in popular music history.
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aznsupragrl182 wrote:
Really weird shit, but I have to admit that it's growing on me!
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ermade wrote:
i grew up with kraftwerk and i had the perfect childhood
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visualito wrote:
Electronic Gods Period.
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target074 wrote:
Я твой слУга, я твой работникь :)
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bau242 wrote:
woooooooooooooowwww
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lio04 wrote:
Я твой слуга, я твой работник ! Die Roboter, Radioaktivität, Trans Europa Express, Dentaku... Creative band, distinctive style, Kraftwerk.
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Lukaszeq wrote:
MUSIQUE NON-STOP - TECHNO POP! Electric Cafe is a masterpiece!
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WerBack wrote:
WE-ARE-THE-ROBOTS! :D Man, freaking awesome intelligent music.
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Skin67 wrote:
The Robots, Radioactivity - Kraftwertk creativity new Wave!!!!!
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bmezine wrote:
A.L.I.C.E. love this band xd yeea)
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MM66 wrote:
"Autobahn" makes you feel like sitting in a car riding the "Autobahn".... Perfect
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bowser724 wrote:
hi-leaves: fail
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ANTIMACH0 wrote:
музыкоподобное мыльное варево для роботолюдей
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DaltonMullins wrote:
Electronica, Techno, Pop Synth, New Wave, Ambient and Chill...this is for you! Listen here - http://cdbaby.com/all/daltonmullins or http://www.daltonmullins.com
Events
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Global Gathering
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, Australia
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Global Gathering
The Esplanade, Perth, Australia
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26
Kraftwerk
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 33 attendees
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