Kraftwerk - Numbers

Kraftwerk. Only Kraftwerk. None other than Kraftwerk.

The shadow cast by Kraftwerk is eternally great and immensely overwhelming; we find the group from Düsseldorf everywhere from The Big Lebowsky, to Warp Records, to MOMA, to The Simpsons. The list is endless and their influence has extended past music to encompass cultural expressions as a whole (wherever they may pop up). The presence they have built up over their nearly 40 years of existence is massive. M-A-S-S-I-V-E.

With milestones like Autobahn, Radio-Activity and The Man-Machine, Kraftwerk have forever written themselves into the stylized encyclopedia of all things worth knowing about the world. By assembling musical creations using circuits, oscillators and filters, they moved forward the boundaries of both instrument construction as well as how electronic music could sound. Yet, it has not been about pioneering solely for the sake of pioneering; Kraftwerk have always managed to produce timeless melodies, and this is undoubtedly why they have conquered the world. We all know "The Model." We all know "Showroom Dummies." We all know "The Robots." More need not be said.

Their recorded music is, however, not the only area where they have pushed boundaries. The visual experience of Kraftwerk’s concerts has always left the audience with gaping jaws and blown minds. Whether it be the strikingly mechanical minimalism of a line of musical machines or the persistently inspiring projections of a future that could have been, these scenes are indelibly etched into the conscious of everyone present.

Here are some pictures!

Art

Soundcheck Feist

Anna von Hausswolff

Anna von Hausswolff

Billy Bragg

Afghan Whigs

Afghan Whigs

Ane Brun

Kraftwerk is one of Way Out West's biggest bookings. There is no denying the fact. And yes, we are more than a little euphoric about it. That they will also perform their acclaimed 3D concert (stylish spectacles will be provided free of charge) confirms August 2012 to be the highlight of the year.

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More info @

Official Kraftwerk Web
Official Way Out West Web


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