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Former Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos, often known as as the robot second from left alongside Ralf Hütter, Wolfgang Flür and Florian Schneider, is to publish his memoirs, The Sound of the Machine: My Life In Kraftwerk And Beyond, through Omnibus Press on July 21.
“In The Sound of the Machine I try to describe the secrets of our writing sessions, how we played like children and how our mutual search for new artistic expression made us happy,” Bartos, a member of the pioneering German band from 1974-1990, says. “I reveal why our music – created in the analogue world – has survived its digital substitute. As I see it, in our best moments the compositions are a testament to our search for the poetry concealed in the sound of the machine.”
Bartos describes his journey as a boy from a working class district of Düsseldorf and the various musical influences that helped shape him, including the folk music of Bavaria, 1960s pop, and the timeless clarity of classical music.
The musician and composer also recalls the profound influence being given a copy of The Beatles A Hard Day’s Night in 1964 had on him as a 12 year old boy as well as discussing the influence and impact of Düsseldorf‘s unique atmosphere from 1974 to 1984 on Kraftwerk.
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KRAFTWERK Autobahn (1974 UK first press 5-track LP on the 'spaceship' Vertigo label, housed in the original embossed matte picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG+] shows light wear with a couple of scuffs and discolouration along the edges, whilst thevinyl is Excellent with few signs of play. A great play copy and nice example of this Teutonic masterpiece)
- Kraftwerk - Autobahn: Remastered - 180gm Vinyl - UK - vinyl LP - £24.99, $29.99, €27.99 (New Item) (arrived 13-Sep-2022 14:56)on February 8, 2023 at 11:03 am
KRAFTWERK Autobahn (2009 UK/EU limited edition 'Kling Klang Digital Master' series 5-track remastered LP reissue of their 1974 fourth studio album pressed on 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl, including the classic title track single. The picture sleeve displays the blue & white artwork and comes with the picture inner plus the booklet containing rare photographs that were not part of the original release while the vinyl looks barely played STUMM303)
- Kraftwerk - Autobahn - Paper Label - UK - 7" vinyl - £18.00, $21.60, €20.16 (New Item) (arrived 26-Apr-2022 17:04)on February 8, 2023 at 11:03 am
KRAFTWERK Autobahn (1974 UK four-prong centre 7" vinyl single, also featuring Kometenmelodie 1, Phonogram company die-cut paper sleeve)
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KRAFTWERK Trans-Europe Express (Rare 1977 UK first press peach label 7-track LP with Factory Sample sticker on the side one label, picture sleeve with illustrated card inner. The cover shows some light ringwear, edgewear and a few storage marks, whilst the vinyl looks barely played E-ST11603)
- Kraftwerk - Techno Pop [Electric Cafe] - Clear Vinyl - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £26.99, $32.39, €30.23 (New Item) (arrived 31-May-2022 14:57)on February 8, 2023 at 11:03 am
KRAFTWERK Techno Pop [Electric Cafe] (2020 UK/EU limited edition 7-track remastered LP issue of their 1986 ninth studio album [originally released as Electric Cafe] and pressed on Clear Vinyl, including the singles Musique Non Stop andThe Telephone Call. Complete with a 16-page booklet, the vinyl is UNPLAYED housed in the picture sleeve which remains sealed within its custom-stickered original shrinkwrap)
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