Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B89-69icyc This excellent documentary looks at how a radical generation of musicians created a new German musical identity out of the cultural ruins of war. Featured musicians include Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk, Klaus Schulze and Faust. You can view the first part above. See the rest on YouTube – while you can.

Acid Symphony Orchestra Opens For Kraftwerk With 10 Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizers, Computer-Controlled

Remember the Acid Symphony Orchestra? This short video clip comes from Flow Festival Helsink, where the Acid Symphony Orchestra opened for Kraftwerk: There are ten TB-303’s in this orchestra and one TR-707(?) operated by conductor Mr Jori Hulkkonen. This was very good performance, but unfortunately I only have some short clips with very bad audio… Read More Acid Symphony Orchestra Opens For Kraftwerk With 10 Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizers, Computer-Controlled