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Wümme, Germany (1971 – 1975, 1990 – present)
Several bands are called Faust:
Faust is a German krautrock band, originally composed of Werner “Zappi” Diermaier, Hans Joachim Irmler, Arnulf Meifert, Jean-Hervé Péron, Rudolf Sosna and Gunter Wüsthoff, working with producer Uwe Nettelbeck and engineer Kurt Graupner. The group formed in Wümme in 1971 and soon began recording their debut, “Faust”, which sold poorly, but established a devoted fanbase. With a series of early 1970s releases, Faust became one of the most significant bands in the genre that would eventually be known as krautrock.
Faust became one of the first acts to sign to Richard Branson’s Virgin Records, who issued the band’s “The Faust Tapes” at the price of a single, 49 UK pence, leading to a chart placing in the United Kingdom.
Faust were arguably the most radical of the groups of their era, using advanced studio techniques and electronics in a way that opened up new possibilities for studio composition. At the time they may not have appeared to have had the same impact as a number of their German peers (notably Kraftwerk, Can and Tangerine Dream), but they are increasingly recognised as the most far-sighted of the German groups of that era.
Faust broke up in 1975 after Virgin had rejected their fifth album (some of the recordings later appeared on the “Munich and Elsewhere” album), but reissues of their recordings and various additional material through Chris Cutler’s Recommended Records maintained a level of interest. The groups’ activities between 1975 and 1990 remain shrouded in mystery.
Faust is a German krautrock band, originally composed of Werner “Zappi” Diermaier, Hans Joachim Irmler, Arnulf Meifert, Jean-Hervé Péron, Rudolf Sosna and Gunter Wüsthoff, working with producer Uwe Nettelbeck and engineer Kurt Graupner. The group formed in Wümme in 1971 and soon began recording their debut, “Faust”, which sold poorly, but established a devoted fanbase. With a series of early 1970s releases, Faust became one of the most significant bands in the genre that would eventually be known as krautrock.
Faust became one of the first acts to sign to Richard Branson’s Virgin Records, who issued the band’s “The Faust Tapes” at the price of a single, 49 UK pence, leading to a chart placing in the United Kingdom.
Faust were arguably the most radical of the groups of their era, using advanced studio techniques and electronics in a way that opened up new possibilities for studio composition. At the time they may not have appeared to have had the same impact as a number of their German peers (notably Kraftwerk, Can and Tangerine Dream), but they are increasingly recognised as the most far-sighted of the German groups of that era.
Faust broke up in 1975 after Virgin had rejected their fifth album (some of the recordings later appeared on the “Munich and Elsewhere” album), but reissues of their recordings and various additional material through Chris Cutler’s Recommended Records maintained a level of interest. The groups’ activities between 1975 and 1990 remain shrouded in mystery.
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Shoutbox
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polymorphous71 wrote:
Well, wait till you're a grown up and see if you turn out to be one or not.
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IAJP wrote:
without a doubt arguably better than being a poorly assembled human being
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polymorphous71 wrote:
IAJP, your shout was a poorly assembled collection of sentences
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IAJP wrote:
recent documentary on krautrock was funny as fuck...these dudes looked so annoying, they were tidying up outside and everything had a rhythm..amazing but still incredibly annoying if you got to know them i reckon!
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MisterSushi wrote:
Faust perform at F.O.N (full of noises) Festival on Saturday October 24th. Please see the event page here - http://www.last.fm/event/1181364+Full+of+Noises Advance tickets are available via - http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lancaster/The-Canteen-Media-And-Arts-Centre/FON-Festival/11297731/
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djantithetical wrote:
Uh, seriously, someone must have the track list for the Live in Oslo CD-R that they've been selling on this tour, right?
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Dihnekis wrote:
great fucking show at the 40 watt.
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FarahSabz wrote:
krautrock, win.
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LucyTentacles wrote:
Sick of generic radio bullshit?... Lucy Tentacles http://www.last.fm/music/Lucy+Tentacles/II%3F It's free to download. Go on. You might as well...
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antitype wrote:
Great death metal is great. So is Faust (German).
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24db wrote:
If you like Faust then don't forget BBC Four on Oct 23rd, 2009 (at 9.00pm) and the documentary Krautrock: The Rebirth Of Germany
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polymorphous71 wrote:
The words 'great' and 'death metal' (Italian or otherwise) never go together in a sentance.
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LucyTentacles wrote:
Check out the new Lucy Tentacles video for "Moon Egg". All tracks are available for free listening and download here on Last fm. Any feedback appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgKJnCm00l4
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djantithetical wrote:
OK, I'm new to Faust, but I just saw their show in Schenectady last night & I loved it so I bought a few CD-Rs that they were selling (Hamburg Studio Session & Live in Oslo). Does anyone know the track listing for Live in Oslo?
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VilenessFats wrote:
Wish they would pay a visit to the west coast, not much worthwhile music has been coming through california these days. Just curious if there is a reason for this other than cultural detritus and fan base. A bit disappointed.
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aureliegroup wrote:
Don't miss Faust playing live at the Full of Noises Festival, Cumbria, UK on Sat 24th October! www.fonfestival.org
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ewgumz wrote:
I recommend the workshop! I got to jam next to Zappi with a maraca in 2/4 time!
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KrOmanO wrote:
Italian death metal faust is great, From Glory to Infinity is an impressive album
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YorkshireNed wrote:
miss them life at your peril
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WakingSun wrote:
Just saw them last night. They put on one hell of a fucking show.
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Nov
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Faust (DE), Nechayevschina (gr) @ Kyttaro Live
Kyttaro, Athens, Greece
10 shouts
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May
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ATP curated by Pavement
Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead, United Kingdom
120 shouts
| 308 attendees
News
Faust booking agent and contact for North American and Canada Performances
14 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/faustpages
Faust booking agent and contact for North American and Canada Performances is:Regina GreeneFRONT PORCH PRODUCTIONSwww.frontporchproductions.orgregina@frontporchproductions.org
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27 Jun 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/faustpages
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