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

by Karl Bartos, Katy Derbyshire (Translator), Jim Boeven (Read by)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798212378963
Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing
Publication date:	12/27/2022
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Originally a classically trained percussionist and keyboarder, Karl Bartos was a member of Kraftwerk between 1974 and 1991. He continues to work as a solo artist, composer, and producer. In 2021, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of Kraftwerk.

Katy Derbyshire, originally from London, has lived in Berlin for over twenty years. Her translation of Clemens Meyer’s Bricks and Mortar was longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2017. She occasionally teaches translation and also co-hosts a monthly translation lab and the bi-monthly Dead Ladies Show. Katy was recently awarded the Translator Prize of the Foundation for Art and Culture NRW for her translation and advocacy work.

Editorial Reviews

"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

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