"Krautrock: Cosmic Rock and its Legacy" charts the history of this influential music genre, from its roots in free jazz, psychedelia and the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen, to the groundbreaking experiments of Faust, Kraftwerk and Can. The late 1960s in West Germany was a period of profound breakthroughs, upheavals and reversals. Out of this climate, a music scene exploded that would forever change the face of western rock; at times anarchic, at others mystical, magickal, or utopian, it pushed rock beyond any known limits. ...
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"Krautrock: Cosmic Rock and its Legacy" charts the history of this influential music genre, from its roots in free jazz, psychedelia and the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen, to the groundbreaking experiments of Faust, Kraftwerk and Can. The late 1960s in West Germany was a period of profound breakthroughs, upheavals and reversals. Out of this climate, a music scene exploded that would forever change the face of western rock; at times anarchic, at others mystical, magickal, or utopian, it pushed rock beyond any known limits. Illustrated with concert photos, posters, record cover art and other rare visual material, and also including essays by Michel Faber, Erik Davis, David Stubbs, Ken Hollings and testimonials from Gavin Russom (Delia and Gavin/Black Meteoric Star), Plastic Crimewave, Stephen Thrower (Coil/Cyclobe), and Ann Shenton (Add N to (X)) this is an essential compendium to a music whose spirit and ideas still vibrate through contemporary culture today.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition. 9781906155667. VG+ 1st ed 2009 Black Dog paperback, illustrated. Price to lower rear cover has been previously crossed out, otherwise VG+ tight and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Music; ISBN: 1906155666. ISBN/EAN: 9781906155667. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 092510.
