Ash Ra Tempel are one of the most notable German Krautrock groups of the 1970s, and are a notable example of cosmic or space rock. The group was originally founded by guitarist Manuel Göttsching, keyboardist/drummer Klaus Schulze (formerly of Tangerine Dream) and bassist Hartmut Enke in 1971. Ash Ra Tempel released its self-titled debut album, Ash Ra Tempel (bottom) in June of 1971 on Ohr. This release is considered by critics to be a classic of the genre; Schulze temporarily departed for a solo career shortly after its release. Their music is widely characterized as cosmic and atmospheric. The early albums were more psychedelic-oriented and all had one lengthy track per side: one more powerful and dramatic, the other of a more atmospheric nature. ART's last concert performance took place in Cologne in February 1973. Later, after recording the soundtrack Le Berceau de Cristal (top) for the movie directed by Phillipe Garrel starring Nico and Anita Pallenberg (soundtrack originally recorded 1975; unreleased until the 90's on Spalax Music), Ash Ra Tempel shortened its name to Ashra, making a more melodic, synthesizer-based music. In 2000 the band was reborn. Joined by longtime colleague Klaus Schulze, the album Friendship was released. Ash Ra Tempel has exerted a relatively large influence on later space rock and krautrock bands. Manuel Göttsching (born in Berlin, September 9, 1952) is a German musician and composer. As the leader of Ash Ra Tempel or Ashra, as well as a solo artist, he is one of the most important guitarists of the Kosmische Musik genre. New Age Of Earth (middle) was released in 1976 on Isadora/RCA and includes the tracks "Sunrain" and "Ocean Of Tenderness". His style and technique influenced dozens of artists in the post-Eno ambient and New Age scenes in the 1980s and 1990s. His 1981 album E2-E4 has also been influential in the development of house music.
No comments:
Post a Comment