Schutte, Uwe
Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141986753
- author:
- Schutte, Uwe
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Kraftwerk: The Cultural Phenomenon That Redefined Music In 1970s Germany, Kraftwerk emerged as a radical force in music, challenging traditional rock conventions and forging a new path that blended sound, technology, graphic design, and performance. Their innovative approach, which fused modernist Bauhaus aesthetics with Rhineland industrialisation, transformed the course of popular music forever. By experimenting in secrecy, Kraftwerk created an avant-garde concept art that turned electronic music into a powerful medium. This groundbreaking work has had a lasting impact on artists such as Björk, Joy Division, David Bowie, and Kanye West, influencing generations of musicians to come. This book tells the story of Kraftwerk's cultural phenomenon, exploring how they changed the soundtrack of our digital age and left an indelible mark on modern music.