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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, and bassist Hartmut Enke in 1971. All three founding members had previously played together as part of the short-lived group Eruption founded by Conrad Schnitzler. Prior to that Schnitzler and Schulze had worked together in Tangerine Dream.
A short-lived project Manuel Göttsching had in 1970 was the Steeple Chase Blues Band, which also included Hartmut Enke, Wolfgang Müller, and Volker Zibell.
Ash Ra Tempel released its self-titled debut album in June 1971. This release is considered by critics to be a classic of the genre; Schulze temporarily departed for a solo career shortly after its release. Schwingungen (1972), Seven Up (with Timothy Leary) (1972), and Join Inn (1973) are all considered key works from the band. The pop-oriented 1973 album Starring Rosi was thus named because it featured lead vocals by Rosi Mueller.
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 (1975; unreleased until the 90’s) 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.
The group was originally founded by guitarist Manuel Göttsching, keyboardist/drummer Klaus Schulze, and bassist Hartmut Enke in 1971. All three founding members had previously played together as part of the short-lived group Eruption founded by Conrad Schnitzler. Prior to that Schnitzler and Schulze had worked together in Tangerine Dream.
A short-lived project Manuel Göttsching had in 1970 was the Steeple Chase Blues Band, which also included Hartmut Enke, Wolfgang Müller, and Volker Zibell.
Ash Ra Tempel released its self-titled debut album in June 1971. This release is considered by critics to be a classic of the genre; Schulze temporarily departed for a solo career shortly after its release. Schwingungen (1972), Seven Up (with Timothy Leary) (1972), and Join Inn (1973) are all considered key works from the band. The pop-oriented 1973 album Starring Rosi was thus named because it featured lead vocals by Rosi Mueller.
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 (1975; unreleased until the 90’s) 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.
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Footshac wrote:
the most tripping group in da world !!! fckin love it
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DoctorMoog42 wrote:
fucking AMBOSS [2] It never got heavier or tripper than that.
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rhinowing wrote:
fucking AMBOSS
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Oskoreii wrote:
absolutely amazing. Le Bercau de Cristal is like entering a magical dream.
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le_dzedaj wrote:
this is beautiful, starring rosi is pure love
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backslashh wrote:
all modern prog nothing but cheesy sympho crap with absolute no improvisation. krauts didn't sound pretentions like italian or british proggers - they just enjoyed jamming. that's what I like in krautrock(2)
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galactus15 wrote:
@Driverzx: yeah they look like little alien eggs don't they.
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xdreamx19 wrote:
bee_stings, exactly! all modern prog nothing but cheesy sympho crap with absolute no improvisation. krauts didn't sound pretentions like italian or british proggers - they just enjoyed jamming. that's what I like in krautrock
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bee_stings wrote:
cheeze5: i second you on that! and nowdays, most prog rock makes me puke, but those krauts always knew how to make it an interesting listen.
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quetzal-coatl wrote:
Macht das Ohr auf ! Please join the new group dedicated to Ohr record label who released early Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel... http://www.lastfm.fr/group/Ohr
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cheeze5 wrote:
The American and British psychedelic scene had nothing on Germany.
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xdreamx19 wrote:
for similar bands check my blog http://tripjam.blogspot.com/
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backslashh wrote:
Like an Amboss.
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AcidAmelie wrote:
möge der wasserfall der bilder und gedanken, euch führen... wohin er will
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Robert161989 wrote:
Laughter Loving
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ScruffyJimbo wrote:
Amboss embodies what the universe sounds like!
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ChriSThaaRippeR wrote:
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RandyRhoadsRIP wrote:
is incredible the sound that becomes of the 70's
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Driverzx wrote:
Those headphones in the pic look so fucking awesome.
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liamto7 wrote:
s/t is so fucking intense
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