Krautrock
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Krautrock is a genre of experimental rock that emerged in late 1960s and 1970s West Germany, known for its hypnotic rhythms, electronic experimentation, and avant-garde approach to song structure.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Krautrock canonical | 5 |
Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
experimental music genre
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music genre ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Germany
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West Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin |
early 1970s West Germany
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late 1960s West Germany ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
DIY and underground ethos
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association with German counterculture of the late 1960s ⓘ association with independent German labels such as Ohr and Brain ⓘ avant-garde song forms ⓘ combination of acoustic and electronic instruments ⓘ cosmic and space-oriented imagery ⓘ cosmic themes ⓘ de-emphasis of traditional song structures ⓘ electronic experimentation ⓘ emphasis on collective playing over virtuoso solos ⓘ emphasis on groove over virtuosity ⓘ emphasis on texture over melody ⓘ experimental production techniques ⓘ experimentation with non-Western scales and rhythms ⓘ exploration of new recording technologies ⓘ exploration of trance-like musical states ⓘ extended improvisation ⓘ focus on rhythm and groove ⓘ focus on sonic experimentation ⓘ fusion of rock and electronic music ⓘ hypnotic rhythms ⓘ improvisational performance ⓘ influence from Eastern philosophy and mysticism ⓘ influence from contemporary art movements ⓘ influence from contemporary classical music ⓘ influence from countercultural movements ⓘ influence from free jazz ⓘ influence from musique concrète ⓘ influence from science fiction ⓘ influence from student protest movements in Germany ⓘ integration of folk influences in some bands ⓘ integration of noise elements ⓘ integration of rock, jazz, and electronic idioms ⓘ integration of tape loops ⓘ interest in creating a distinct German rock identity ⓘ minimalist structures ⓘ motorik beat ⓘ non-blues-based harmony ⓘ often album-oriented rather than singles-oriented ⓘ often collaborative and collective band structures ⓘ often instrumental compositions ⓘ rejection of mainstream Anglo-American rock norms ⓘ repetitive grooves ⓘ studio-as-instrument approach ⓘ use of German language lyrics in some bands ⓘ use of abstract and surreal lyrics ⓘ use of analog recording equipment ⓘ use of analog synthesizers ⓘ use of conceptual and thematic albums ⓘ use of drones ⓘ use of drones and sustained tones ⓘ use of echo and reverb effects ⓘ use of experimental song lengths ⓘ use of experimental time signatures in some works ⓘ use of experimental vocal techniques ⓘ use of extended instrumental passages ⓘ use of field recordings ⓘ use of improvisational studio jams ⓘ use of live electronics in performance ⓘ use of long-form compositions ⓘ use of motorik 4/4 drum pattern associated with Neu! ⓘ use of non-English lyrics in some bands ⓘ use of phased and flanged guitar sounds ⓘ use of polyrhythms ⓘ use of repetitive 4/4 drum patterns ⓘ use of repetitive basslines ⓘ use of repetitive chord progressions ⓘ use of repetitive keyboard patterns ⓘ use of repetitive motifs to create a hypnotic effect ⓘ use of repetitive vocal chants ⓘ use of tape manipulation ⓘ |
| musicFusionGenre |
electronic rock
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experimental rock ⓘ progressive rock ⓘ psychedelic rock ⓘ |
| stylisticOrigin |
ambient music
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avant-garde music ⓘ electronic music ⓘ funk ⓘ jazz fusion ⓘ minimalism ⓘ progressive rock ⓘ psychedelic rock ⓘ space rock ⓘ |
| typicalInstrument |
bass guitar
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drum kit ⓘ electric guitar ⓘ organ ⓘ sequencer ⓘ synthesizer ⓘ tape recorder ⓘ |
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.