Manuel Göttsching

Manuel Göttsching (born September 9, 1952 in Berlin) is a German musician and composer.[1]

Manuel Göttsching
Born (1952-09-09) 9 September 1952
Berlin, Germany
GenresKrautrock, electronic, ambient, psychedelic rock, experimental
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Years active1970–present
Associated actsAsh Ra Tempel, Ashra

As the leader of the groups Ash Ra Tempel and Ashra in the 1970s and 80s, as well as a solo artist, he is one of the most influential guitarists of the Krautrock (also known as Kosmische Musik) genre. He also participated in the Cosmic Jokers sessions. His style and technique influenced dozens of artists in the post-Eno ambient and Berlin School of electronic music scenes in the 1980s and 1990s.

In 2000, Göttsching and Klaus Schulze released a studio album and a live album as Ash Ra Tempel. The live album was recorded as part of the Cornucopea concerts curated by Julian Cope at the Royal Festival Hall in London .

Discography

Solo

As Ash Ra Tempel

As Ashra

  • 1976/1976 - New Age of Earth (re-released in 2008 under Gottsching's name)
  • 1977/1977 - Blackouts (re-released in 2008 under Gottsching's name)
  • 1979/1978 - Correlations (5 disc expanded edition (Correlations Complete) including The Making Of released in 2008)
  • 1980/1979 - Belle Alliance (2 disc expanded edition (Belle Alliance Plus) released in 2008)
  • 1990/1988 - Walkin' the Desert
  • 1991/1985-1986 - Tropical Heat

References

  1. Tony Naylor (30 Aug 2013). "Manuel Göttsching: the Göttfather". theguardian.com.
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