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From: mjn@teddy.UUCP (Mark J. Norton)
Newsgroups: net.music.synth
Subject: Synth Bands
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Date: Fri, 10-May-85 09:00:23 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 10 09:00:23 1985
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	I have to admit that when Kraftwerk first brought out Autobahn, I
really enjoyed it.  That was some time ago and my tastes have changed,
but I still turn up the volume when it happens to come on the radio in
my car.  Its a great driving song.

	After Autobahn, I thought Kraftwerk would continue to provide music
of similar intrest.  I bought Radio-activity.  I had several cuts were
of intrest to me technically (synthesized natural sounds), but as good
as the previous.  I also bought Trans-Europe Express, which turned out
to be a waste.  The title it indeed BBOORRIINNGG (as someone put it).
It lacked the sweeps of sound, and unique shifts in Autobahn.  I haven't
followed them since.

	I've always liked 'Wall-of-sound' bands such as Yes, Pink Floyd, and 
some of Eno's stuff.  I've slowly amassed most of their repective albums,
especially Pink Floyd.  I've also begun porting my favorites to tape, so
I can enjoy them in my car, which has a decent sound system.

	In case you hadn't guessed by now, this article is intended to 
stimulate discussion on synth-bands, and groups which make heavy use
of synthesizers.  Another favorite of mine is Tangerine Dream, which
shares Germany as a home country with Kraftwerk.  Anyone care to respond
to the work of TD (Sorcerer, Cyclone, Pherda, Stratosphere, etc)?


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		Mark J. Norton
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