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Holger Czukay, London Roundhouse
Holger Czukay
May 14, 2009
A three-hour sound collage by 72-year-old Holger Czukay of krautrock legends Can, it’s the unravelling of one of the most extraordinarily enthusiasm-infused rundowns you’re ever likely to witness.
As either an introduction to the German legend or a chronological hard-hitting realisation of his impact on electronica, the songs and visual accompaniments are interspersed with Czukay’s humourous, moving commentary.
His integrity, drive and wit are essentially screaming brilliance through the sonically boundless space of the Roundhouse.
The videos comprise a series of strikingly close close-ups of Czukay in inimitably dreamlike form, a foreword and biography on a unique, always pushing forward 50-year career. Ranging from his role as CAN’s founder and after leaving CAN, a solo pioneer, via way of Eno collaborator and Stockhausen afficionado, it’s astounding to watch, hear and think about; the joy he experiences when playing the gracious audience these flagship moments is almost tangible. A live remix of ‘Canaxis’ is absolutely astounding, to boot. … Continue Reading
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