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Re: [Kraftwerk] Bartos' video?
by Enrique Correa 30 Sep '03

30 Sep '03

DER AUTOMAT wrote: > Maybe this is a silly question, but was/is the new Karl Bartos' > video on MTV? And what is it like? Does it show icons as its > cover does? I say this because the other day I saw a video > that wasn't put the title on (or at least I didn't see it), and the > music was very Kraftwerkish with a robotic voice on it. Bartos' video of "I'm the message" (IIRC) has the icon person walking on streets and playing soccer throughout. Since I don't get MTV Europe, I can't assert that's the video you watched. While we're at it, the Communication CD has some memorable moments. I'm bad with titles, but songs 2, 5 and 7 are, IMHO by far the best of the pack. That CD has been in my car since day one. I can't stop listening to it. Good job Karl. Automat, with all due respect, your last comment looks like something taken from the musicnonstop.com newsletter. God bless them, but they hear KW on any band that owns a synthesizer, for crying out loud. Maybe instead of lurking around for KW sound alike, you ought to spend a bit more attention to somebody who deserves a lot of credit to the KW legacy, Mr. Karl Bartos. E

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Bartos' video?
by Der Automat 30 Sep '03

30 Sep '03

Maybe this is a silly question, but was/is the new Karl Bartos' video on MTV? And what is it like? Does it show icons as its cover does? I say this because the other day I saw a video that wasn't put the title on (or at least I didn't see it), and the music was very Kraftwerkish with a robotic voice on it. DER AUTOMAT

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"A must for Kraftwerk fans" etc
by Oystein Moe 30 Sep '03

30 Sep '03

"-unquoted- DER AUTOMAT" You seem to get every synth-related newsletter there is, press releases from every synthetic record company and most well-known indie net shops, and for years have faithfully reported - seemingly - every press quote of any unknown or "cult" bands or debutants who quote Kraftwerk as an inspiration. I was just wondering, do you listen to all this? Do you get all music that claims Kraftwerk influence? If so, I should like to see your record collection once... Oystein _________________________________________________________________ Last ned nye MSN Messenger 6.0 gratis http://www.msn.no/computing/messenger - Den korteste veien mellom deg og dine venner

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Test
by MuzikJunky 29 Sep '03

29 Sep '03

Just a test. It seems I'm not getting any messages! What's goin' on here? Peace.

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LFO
by Der Automat 27 Sep '03

27 Sep '03

GQ magazine says about LFO's last album Sheath that (and I quote) is "The Yorkshire Kraftwerk". http://www.warprecords.com/lfo By the way, Mark Bell will be playing on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th November at Electraglide Festival, Japan http://www.beatink.com/electraglide/index_e.html I think it is the same festival Kraftwerk played last year in. DER AUTOMAT

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Record Collector
by John Shilcock 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

I have been informed that the October Issue of "Record Collector" has an 18 page article on Kraftwerk. This includes a section on the group, interviews with other groups about their thoughts on Kraftwerk, and a discography. Ohh yes.. there are some pictures too.. That's all I know about it at this stage, other than the magazine is out now. Regards and Keep Werking John www.keepwerking.co.uk

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Italian charts, week 3
by Luca Dassi 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

TDFS'03 is for the third week in the Italian charts, dropping from #30 to #41 according to http://www.fimi.it/classifiche.asp?idtipo_classifica=1 and dropping from #29 to #46 according to http://www.musicaedischi.it/dp_discopress.cfm CIao, Luca

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German album charts, Sep 29
by Jan R. 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

Karl Bartos leaves Kraftwerk from #76 to #94

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Bunnyhug, LB, Liaisons Dangereuses and White Stripes
by Der Automat 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

The following is quoted from the UK recordshop Music Non Stop 26/09/2003 newsletter: BUNNYHUG Like Kissing An Ashtray Elefant CD £13.95 Chicago USA duo Bunnyhug, release their debut album of turbulent techno-pop on the Spanish Elefant label. Influenced by electro and eighties techno-pop, with a nod to late-seventies post-punk, they are an impossible mixture of Joy Division, Kraftwerk and The Human League. Bunnyhug's "Like Kissing An Ashtray" mixes together the best electro-funk ( Hashim, Newcleus, Jonzun Crew ), 80s techno pop ( O.M.D., New Order, Depeche Mode ), German music ( Kraftwerk, D.A.F.) and other current acts ( Fischerspooner, Ladytron ). Infectious, electronic-tinged pop. Released 29th September 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS Cloned Metropolis CD £11.95 Originally released on the Contempo Label in Italy - this is the US version ( including 3 bonus tracks ) of Lassigue Bendthaus' simply stunning second album. Featuring the singles "Biofeedback" and "Biohazard", "Cloned" is simply the most unique and invigorating electronic music listening expierience : Crisp electronic sounds merge with electro bleeps amid great compositions and arrangements. For anyone into clean, precise electronic music, and for all fans of KRAFTWERK - get "Cloned". http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS Matter Metropolis CD £11.95 The fourth version of this classic CD to be released. This debut milestone in electronic music from Lassigue Bendthaus includes 3 BONUS tracks : "Statique" ( flows ), "Velocity life" ( hz ), and "Automotive" ( 2nd edit ) from the original 12" releases of "Automotif" and "Hertz". All tracks have been digitally remastered. Simply put "Matter" is an indispensible album of classic electronic music for all fans of Kraftwerk, and melodic, pulsing electronica. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Los Ninos del Parque Hit Thing 12" £5.95 Cult dance hit "Los Ninos Del Parque" from Liaisons Dangereuses. Originally recorded in 1981, this track marked the beginning of the ( too ) short life of this project, that was formed out of the ashes of MALARIA and the original, first line-up of DAF. The A Side of this Vinyl contains the original LP Mix, while the B-Side deserves special attention, as this is an exclusive, never before available remix by legendary producer Conny Plank ( Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Can, ), including some overdubs and additional sounds. Both versions have been digitally re-mastered and the 12" comes in extra heavy 150 gram Vinyl and specially varnished cover artwork. A simply stunning collectors item. Released 29th September 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html VARIOUS ARTISTS Electrostripe : An Electro tribute to the White Stripes Strike Back CD £11.95 Twelve tweaked trax from hot underground Electro Bands in the vein of Ladytron, Felix Da Housecat, Fischerspoon and Kraftwerk, throwing their twisted spins on the fresh hits of motor city's mysterious minimalist garage duo Jack & Meg White. Enjoy this great electro tribute album. Released 13th October 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html -unquoted- DER AUTOMAT

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Depeche Mode homaged Kraftwerk
by Der Automat 24 Sep '03

24 Sep '03

http://ftp.planet.it/dmstory/oct2.htm 'World In My Eyes' had in fact been recorded very early on during the Milan session and, perhaps for this reason, displayed familiar Depeche elements linking it with previous albums. It was completed in London and with it's 'drop' 3rd verse and use of vocal double-tracking to fill out and build the later choruses, was probably the most 'electro' sounding track on the L.P. - something of a homage to Kraftwerk, in a rhythmical sense at least. Laughing in the face of criticism that electronic music was 'soulless' and would only appeal to a small eclectic audience, it's success exhibited one of Depeche Mode's most fundamental philosophy's. "The interesting thing is that over the years, DM just carried on producing music in our usual way and the band has moved in and out of fashion, depending on what's trendy at the time. It's always preferable to remain true to your ideals and maintain one's integrity rather than jump on the latest bandwagon." --unquoted-- DER AUTOMAT

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