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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 Radioactivity (Rare 1976 French Capitol 2-track 7" vinyl single, also includes Antenna. One of three different sleeve variations, this one crediting Jean Loup Lafont on the front cover and featuring a Capitol advertisement back cover 2C010-82119)
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KRAFTWERK Kraftwerk 1981 Tour Poster (Rare 1981 German poster advertising the electronic pioneers performance at Wurzberg Musikhalle on the 28th November 1981 playing material from the newly released Computer World album. It's a stunning imagethat uses the iconic 'Man Machine' sleeve photo with band name text and a list of ticket outlets in the bottom corner. The poster measures a whopping 51" x 36" and has survived the past 43 years relatively uscathed, just some light wear/creasing to the edges and some sticker residue to the reverse [presumably where it has been displayed before] with rich vibrant colours. Would look superb framed and comes highly recommended)
- Kraftwerk - Computer World Promo Poster - US - poster - £295.00, $371.70, €345.15 (New Item) (arrived 10-Jan-2024 14:52)on March 28, 2024 at 6:55 pm
KRAFTWERK Computer World Promo Poster (Rare 1981 US official promotional poster advertising the electronic pioneers Computer World album. The image, designed by long-time band associate Emil Schult with photography by Gunter Frohling, shows the 'robots' at work in the legendaryKling Klang studio. The poster measures 23" x 23" and has survived the past 43 years relatively uscathed, just some light wear/creasing a couple of minute tears to the corner and some sticker residue to the reverse [presumably where it has been displayed before]. The colours are strong and the poster would look amazing framed - Recommended)
- Kraftwerk - The Man Machine - Red Vinyl - French - vinyl LP - £295.00, $371.70, €345.15 (New Item) (arrived 10-Jan-2024 16:51)on March 28, 2024 at 6:55 pm
KRAFTWERK The Man Machine (Rare 1978 French 6-track limited edition LP pressed on RED vinyl, featuring The Model, Neon Lights plus the closing title track. Housed in a matching red/black group picture sleeve with picture inner. The sleeve is graded Very Good with some light wear and a small seam split along the top edge, the inner is Excellent with no spilts, the vinyl is graded Excellent with only very light wear - all in all a really nice copy of this rare pressing! 2S068-85444)
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