Zeitkratzer - Performs Songs from the Albums "Kraftwerk" and "Kraftwerk 2" (2017)

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Title: Performs Songs from the Albums "Kraftwerk" and "Kraftwerk 2"
Year Of Release: 2017
Label: Zeitkratzer
Genre: Avantgarde Jazz, Contemporary, Experimental
Quality: 24-bit/48kHz FLAC
Total Time: 52:06
Total Size: 561 MB
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...KRAFTWERK 2' - As KRAFTWERK never re-released these albums, ZEITKRATZER gave its best to cover the first tranche of the songs (second tranche to come...). Recorded in Marseille, France in May 2016, the six tracks reveal a bucolic and even psychedelic aspect of the ensemble that's mostly known (or feared) for its interpretatory and aesthetic acerbity. And yet, there's no doubt that 'Songs From The Albums Kraftwerk And Kraftwerk 2' turned out a true ZEITKRATZER recording in the best and full meaning!

Founded in 1997 by Reinhold Friedl, ZEITKRATZER have since been creating an impressive catalogue of recordings that embraces 20th century avant-garde composers (CAGE, STOCKHAUSEN, LUCIER) as well as electronic artists (CARSTEN NICOLAI, TERRE THAEMLITZ) or underground experimentalists like THROBBING GRISTLE or COLUMN ONE. In their 20th anniversary year, the critically acclaimed ensemble will release a series of diverse albums that will explore new grounds in the typical, adventurous zeitkratzer way – the first of these albums is dedicated to KRAFTWERK and their early, kraut-esque albums “Kraftwerk” and “Kraftwerk 2”. As KRAFTWERK never re-released these albums, ZEITKRATZER gave its best to cover the first tranche of the songs (second tranche to come…).

Frank Gratkowski, flute, clarinet
Elena Kakaliagou, french horn
Hilary Jeffery, trombone
Reinhold Friedl, harmonium, piano
Didier Ascour, guitar
Maurice de Martin, drums
Lisa Marie Landgraf, violin
Burkhard Schlothauer, violin
Elisabeth Coudoux, violoncello
Ulrich Phillipp, double bass
Reinhold Friedl, direction

Tracklist:
01. Zeitkratzer - Ruckzuck (7:54)
02. Zeitkratzer - Spule 4 (6:23)
03. Zeitkratzer - Strom (6:50)
04. Zeitkratzer - Atem (3:54)
05. Zeitkratzer - Klingklang (17:30)
06. Zeitkratzer - Megaherz (9:36)