krautrock = a post war identity for germany!

late last year bbc four aired a documentary entitled: krautrock: the rebirth of germany. it looks at the period between 1968 and 1977, when bands like neu!, can, faust and kraftwerk forged a new german musical identity out of the cultural ruins of war. the music, neither german nor anglo-saxon, was a mixture of influences which transformed into some of the most original and uncompromising music ever heard. ultimately, the bands shared one common goal: “a forward-looking desire to transcend germany’s gruesome past.”

for more info on the documentary, check the bbc four site

below you can watch the entire documentary split into 6 parts… HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B89-69icyc]

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WuKiRGFHao]

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWjYqMxhEfU]

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeuy8R3bNg]

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb6nniiSKCo]

WARNING: part 6 is muted due to a copyright restriction! we will try to find an alternative solution

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCo1BdKOH4]