The Mad Scientist Modular Synthesizer Hauntology Krautrock Album

Can Krautrock come from Iowa? Iowa native Andre LaFosse has a new album, Do The Math, that he describes as “the mad scientist modular synthesizer hauntology krautrock album.” LaFosse says that Do The Math explores the possibilities of ‘unstable and archaic musical machinery’: At a time when synthesizers and electric guitars are the most common instruments to be… Read More The Mad Scientist Modular Synthesizer Hauntology Krautrock Album

New Krautrock Phaser Recreates Classic Kraftwerk Effect

Mode Machines has introduced the KRP-1 Krautrock Phaser, a phaser effect that uses a unique analog circuit design, based on the famous phaser used in the 1970s “Gerd Schulte Audio Technik Berlin – Compact Phasing A Number 1”. The Krautrock Phaser is handmade in Franconia, Germany and features all discrete circuitry. The phasing amplitude is created… Read More New Krautrock Phaser Recreates Classic Kraftwerk Effect

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.