Showing posts with label Amon Düül II. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amon Düül II. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Amon Düül II


Amon Düül II was one of the most influential krautrock conglomerations, with members constantly flowing in and out and branching into other groups and new musical territory. This particular period, around the release of Yeti (1970), turned out to be a seminal moment in the history of the group, marking the beginning of their underground success outside of Germany. The album shows a remarkable breadth of expression, from strange, trance-like moments of noise, constrained acoustic ragas and improvisations, to explosive, dirty, electric prog with slamming beats and tape effects.
"Archangel Thunderbird":

"Pale Gallery":

"Hallucination Guillotine":

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Amon Düül II


Amon Düül II grew out of an improvisational music collective that had been known simply as Amon Düül, a musical counterpart to a larger communal society in Germany. As Amon Düül became somewhat more cohesive, the name change to Amon Düül II happened in 1969 and more albums were recorded. Many members of the group flowed in and out of circulation and played with other bands as well.
"Between the Eyes" from the Rattlesnakeplumcake / Between the Eyes 7" single (1970)