One in the few things in this hyperbolical world that actually lives up to its hype, the music of Can is like a great Russian novel in that it is intimidating upon first approach, but soon becomes all-consuming. While appropriately credited as one of the founding fathers of Germany’s current electronic sound, the band was also in many ways its antithesis, with an emphasis on improvisation and human interaction, and an apparent disdain for genre and formula.
Comprised of members with drastically different tastes and musical backgrounds, these Krautrock pioneers were never afforded the luxury of a comfort zone. This forced them to reinvent themselves with every new album or band arrangement, which in turn reinvented the sonic palate from which so many future genres would eventually be defined.
VIVA II Special – I Want More – Top Tin Intro
I Want More
Vitamin C
I’m So Green
Krautrock: Rebirth of Germany Documentary (Excerpt)
Dizzy Dizzy
Sing Swan Song
Halleluwah
Don’t Turn The Light On, Leave Me Alone
You Do Right
Come, Sta La Luna
Moonshake
Mother Sky
One More Night
Spoon
All Gates Open
Shikaku Maru Ten
Hunters and Collectors
Fizz (Live)
Man Named Joe (Bootleg)
Father Cannot Yell
…….and more
Rite Time Documentary (Excerpt)
Soup – Improvisation (Edinburgh, Scotland 8-73)
Electric Adolescence – Top Tin – Best of Can 60 mins/ 320 kbps/
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Fans of the genre are encouraged to visit my previous Krautrock post, which features both audio and video mixes highlighting Germany’s avant-garde scene, including documentary footage and live performances by Can.
