The Sound of the Machine: My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

Whether in Kraftwerk or as an acclaimed solo artist, Karl Bartos has had an extraordinary impact on electronic music. In The Sound of the Machine, Bartos' recollections include his childhood in postwar Germany, the early musical encounters that led him to Kraftwerk, and fascinating insights from his time with the group, such as the genesis of monumental songs like “The Robots,” “The Model,” and “Tour de France,” and candid accounts of his relationships with the other bandmembers.

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The Sound of the Machine: My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

Whether in Kraftwerk or as an acclaimed solo artist, Karl Bartos has had an extraordinary impact on electronic music. In The Sound of the Machine, Bartos' recollections include his childhood in postwar Germany, the early musical encounters that led him to Kraftwerk, and fascinating insights from his time with the group, such as the genesis of monumental songs like “The Robots,” “The Model,” and “Tour de France,” and candid accounts of his relationships with the other bandmembers.

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The Sound of the Machine: My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

The Sound of the Machine: My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

by Karl Bartos

Narrated by Jim Boeven

Unabridged — 19 hours, 34 minutes

The Sound of the Machine: My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

The Sound of the Machine: My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

by Karl Bartos

Narrated by Jim Boeven

Unabridged — 19 hours, 34 minutes

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Whether in Kraftwerk or as an acclaimed solo artist, Karl Bartos has had an extraordinary impact on electronic music. In The Sound of the Machine, Bartos' recollections include his childhood in postwar Germany, the early musical encounters that led him to Kraftwerk, and fascinating insights from his time with the group, such as the genesis of monumental songs like “The Robots,” “The Model,” and “Tour de France,” and candid accounts of his relationships with the other bandmembers.


Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Full and frank disclosure of life in the world’s most influential electronic band... Karl Bartos’ enjoyable tome." Record Collector, 4****

"A full-blooded insider’s account of life inside the Kling Klang studio. This is a must read for the robots’ fans." Prog Magazine

"Funny, cultured, detailed." Classic Rock, 8/10

"(An) illuminating read" Financial Times

A Rough Trade Book of the Year 2022

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176617283
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date: 12/27/2022
Edition description: Unabridged
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