The veteran music journalist joins the podcast to discuss his book Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock and how a disparate group of musicians shaped a distinctly German sound in the shadow of World War II.
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Today, the Spotlight shines On author Christoph Dallach, who joins me to discuss his book Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock.
Christoph has spent years tracking down the pioneers who spent the late 1960s in West Germany’s basements and practice rooms, creating sounds unlike anything else in rock and roll.
Through conversations with members of bands like Can, Kraftwerk, and Tangerine Dream, Christoph uncovers how these artists shaped a distinctly German sound in the shadow of World War II. It’s a story of cultural rebirth told by the musicians who lived it.
A veteran music journalist who has interviewed everyone from Bob Dylan to Taylor Swift, Christoph brings fresh insight to this pivotal moment in music history.
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[00:01:21] A Tour of Christopher's Massive Media Collection
[00:03:07] The Origins of Oral History Format
[00:07:23] Political Context and RAF Sympathizers
[00:09:29] Discussion of Tangerine Dream's Legacy
[00:13:40] The Future of Kraftwerk
[00:16:56] The Term "Krautrock" - British vs German Perspectives
[00:24:14] Jazz as Freedom Music in Post-War Germany
[00:28:25] The Cultural Revolution of 1968
[00:36:06] Understanding Schlager Music
[00:39:19] How Krautrock Survived
[00:42:56] New Revelations About Electronic Music History
[00:44:24] Future Projects and Music Business Evolution
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Purchase 'Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock' from Faber & Faber → https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571377671-neu-klang
Bookshop → https://bookshop.org/p/books/neu-klang-the-definitive-history-of-krautrock-christoph-dallach/21112333
Powell's → https://www.powells.com/book/neu-klang-9780571377671
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