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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 - 2nd - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $32.00, €30.00 (New Item) (arrived 13-Nov-2024 18:00)on November 14, 2024 at 3:28 am
KRAFTWERK Autobahn (Mid 70s UK issue of the classic 1974 5-track LP on a Vertigo 'spaceship' label. The matt picture sleeve is non-embossed and shows just some light shelfwear and the vinyl looks barely played)
- Kraftwerk - 3-D - The Catalogue - 8 Disk - UK - cd album box set - £125.00, $160.00, €150.00 (New Item) (arrived 26-Sep-2024 17:42)on November 14, 2024 at 3:28 am
KRAFTWERK 3-D - The Catalogue (Sealed 2017 UK/EU 69-track 8-CD box set, comprising the albums Autobahn, Radioactivity, TransEurope Express, The Man-Machine, Computer World, Techno Pop, The Mix [in Headphone Surround 3D] and Tour De France, housed in a bright red card picture box, and remains sealed in the hype stickered shrink)
- Kraftwerk - 3-D [The Catalogue] - UK - vinyl box set - £295.00, $377.60, €354.00 (New Item) (arrived 09-Sep-2024 16:09)on November 14, 2024 at 3:28 am
KRAFTWERK 3-D [The Catalogue] (2017 UK 69-track NINE vinyl disc box set; the Grammy-nominated collection documenting the bands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 tour of the worlds Museums of 2012-2016 and comprising of EIGHT albums; Autobahn, Radioactivity, TransEurope Express, The Man-Machine, Computer World, Techno Pop, The Mix [in Headphone Surround 3D] and Tour De France, all issued in custom coloured sleeves [both outside and in!] with matching coloured inners. Housed in a firm card bright redpicture slipcase with picture download card [no longer valid]. The outer slipcase has a couple of light signs or wear, whilst the content remains in a 'near mint' condition - a stunning set of essential albums)
- Kraftwerk - 3-D [The Catalogue] - UK - vinyl box set - £295.00, $377.60, €354.00 (New Item) (arrived 09-Sep-2024 16:50)on November 14, 2024 at 3:28 am
KRAFTWERK 3-D [The Catalogue] (2017 UK 69-track NINE vinyl disc box set; the Grammy-nominated collection documenting the bands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 tour of the worlds Museums of 2012-2016 and comprising of EIGHT albums; Autobahn, Radioactivity, TransEurope Express, The Man-Machine, Computer World, Techno Pop, The Mix [in Headphone Surround 3D] and Tour De France, all issued in custom coloured sleeves [both outside and in!] with matching coloured inners. Housed in a firm card bright redpicture slipcase with picture download card [no longer valid]. The outer slipcase has a couple of light signs or wear, whilst the content remains in a 'near mint' condition - a stunning set of essential albums)
- Kraftwerk - The Model - 2nd - UK - 7" vinyl - £10.00, $12.80, €12.00 (New Item) (arrived 19-Sep-2024 16:24)on November 14, 2024 at 3:28 am
KRAFTWERK The Model (1981 UK 7" vinyl single with intact four prong centre, also including Computer Love, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light wear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play EMI5207)
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