Manuel Gottsching - E2 - E4
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Artist: Manuel GottschingEdition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2003-12-02
Music Label: Spalax
Soundtracks:
- Quiet Nervousness
Free Music Notes for E2 - E4
Free Music Review: A Techno-Trance Milestone
Hit: 5 Stars
After many years performing with Ash Ra Tempel (who later became Ashra), Manuel Gottsching released "E2-E4", his first album under his own name. Recorded in 1981 and released three years later, "E2-E4" paved the way for what was to become known as 'techno' or 'trance' music. Although there are nine track titles listed, the album is essentially one single uninterrupted piece of music which is close to an hour long. The music was also recorded live in one take with no overdubs. The first half of the album consists mostly of a subtle rhythmic sequencer pattern along with a rhythm machine. As the piece unfolds, so do the variations of this sequence. At about the half-hour mark, Manuel brings in a stellar electric guitar lead which sounds like a cross between George Benson or maybe a mellow Eric Clapton. He continues with the guitar playing while alternating between his electronics and sequencers providing further variations on the repetitive chord structure heard throughout the piece. Towards the end, the guitar fades out, the rhythm pattern echoes into silence and finally this long piece comes to its end. I highly recommend this album not just to the old-school electronic music buffs (ie: people who like Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze et.al) but also to fans of todays techno/trance/chillout/etc music. This is definitely music that is ahead of its time and has been a blueprint for dance artists both old and new. It's not only great music to dance to. It's also great music to sit back and relax to as well. A classic in every way, shape and form.
E2 - E4 Poster
French reissue of the German guitarist's 1984 album features 9 tracks. the one solo track of Manuel Gottsching, E2-E4 is genuine, and set the trend for Techno/Trance/House music almost a full decade before it became one. A masterwork from an essential master. Spalax Music. 1992.Alternative Rock Music CDs
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