Guru Guru - Globetrotter (1977/2024) [Hi-Res]

Over the last five decades, krautrock pioneers Guru Guru have pushed boundaries and experimented with free jazz, rock'n'roll, Indian, South East Asian and African rhythms and scales to create their own brand of psychedelic, cosmic rock. This reissue of their acclaimed 1977 album is an excellent representative of their global experiment, which has succeeded impeccably. Recorded after long stays in India in the mid-1970s, Globetrotter is a milestone in Guru Guru's discography. Total playing time: 40 minutes. In stereo. Fully remastered.

GURU GURU have been an institution for over five decades. Founded in 1968 by drummer, singer and visionary Mani Neumeier, the group has been pushing boundaries from the beginning, fusing free jazz with rock'n'roll and experimenting with Indian, Southeast Asian and African rhythms and styles to create their own psychedelic, cosmic rock that has inspired musicians and audiences around the world, especially in the United States and Japan.

The album Globetrotter, released in 1977, was inspired by Mani and Roland's long stays in India between 1974 and 1976 and reflects their travels and global impressions. The album was recorded in their commune in the deep Odenwald by Petrus Wippel and mixed by Conny Plank in his studio. In addition to Roland Schaeffer, Peter Kuehmstedt, Jogi Karpenkel and of course Mani Neumaier, Globetrotter features Ingo Bischoff on keys, Tommi Goldschmidt and Larry on percussion, Helmut Hattler on additional bass, Sepp Jandrisits on guitar and Michael Pilz on bass clarinet.