Kraut and about: Harmonia announce one-off London date

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by Kev Kharas [Edit this content] ▾ 9 comments 17:42 January 10th, 2008

Influential neu-kraut heroes Harmonia have scheduled a rare, one-off performance for this spring; setting up at London South Bank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in April.

The band, originally formed from members of Kraftwerk, NEU! and Cluster, previously only existed between the years of 1973 and 1976 A.D.; but now Michael Rother, Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim are gliding gracefully into the present on positive bounce-back synth waves fired from the eyes of those in receipt of Harmonia Live 1974.

The recently-reissued live album caught big plaudits, likes of which haven’t been seen since eventual collaborator Brian Eno described them as the world’s most important rock band back in the ‘70s.

Anyway – Friday the 18th of April, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. Swim offshore for tickets; available now from £15-£17.50 if you’re a member and at 10am tomorrow (11 Jan) if you’re a non-member.

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YES!!!

couple friends of mine saw Harmonia play in Berlin, said it was incredible

manish | 10 Jan '08, 17:49 | X | Reply

ach mein gott!

this would be awesome, although i've got no chance of getting down to see it :(

shishapangma @manish | 10 Jan '08, 18:35 | X | Reply

haha

might have to go. recently randomly bought live in 74 and it is rather good. and deluxe is a great album.

victim1 @shishapangma | 10 Jan '08, 19:30 | X | Reply

why are they neo-Kraut?

don't try to fit them in with your NME style movements

douchebag | 10 Jan '08, 20:09 | X | Reply

Old Kraut

maybe

Deluxe is great anyway

onslow @douchebag | 10 Jan '08, 22:35 | X | Reply

This is damn good news

I was hoping we'd see them at ATP but hell this is fine too.

Bravelybravely | 11 Jan '08, 05:31 | X | Reply

I would reconsider

I saw Cluster at the Kosmish Club late last year. All the amazing analogue gear has disappeared and the defining low bit drum machines were no where to be seen. All they did was sift through a book of CD's press play, and do a bit of noddling on a mixing desk. I would say avoid like the plague and keep your dreams in tact.

Fur_Immer | 11 Jan '08, 14:31 | X | Reply

save your money

I was also at the Cluster gig. Sonic Boom was great but Cluster were dire. Watching two old men sitting down putting cds into a player and pressing play did not make for an enjoyable gig. There's a review of the Harmonia gig in this months Mojo and it sounds like the same set up - totally naff. Rother barely plays guitar. As per Fur_immer avoid.