There are those who claim that after Manuel Gottsching went 'solo' as AshRa, the worth of that band went down to zippo. The 3 tracks on side 1 of the LP are just unbelievably beautiful. Years ahead of it's time, and still sounding fresh. Tunes such as "Sunrain" are driven by energetic rhythmic sequences, but epic pieces like "Ocean of Tenderness" and "Deep Distance" are slow floats through puffy clouds of electronics.Īnother masterpiece by Manuel Gottsching. In 1976, the name shortened to just Ashra, he released New Age of Earth, well in advance of a New Age category existing in record store bins. Schulze left a year later, but on his own, Gottsching continued plying the spaceways with synthesizers and his signature echoed electric guitar. Guitarist Manuel Gottsching founded Ash Ra Tempel in 1970 with synth pioneer Klaus Schulze and Harmut Enke. The "Nightdust" track (being the album’s longest piece at 22 minutes) achieves a remarkable level of intensity with its application of these soothing elements, attaining a sonic richness that stands as a milestone of classic electronic music. The melodies drift and cavort, intertwining and transforming minimal structures into complexities that are dazzling to behold. These compositions epitomize serenity with a touch of vivid animation. But fear not, the guitar remains pure and crisp in other instances, manifesting as lilting notes that cascade with delightful stimulation, embellishing the flowing electronics with their tranquil punctuation. The flow is seamless and quite slick, generating ambrosial passages that soar with a gentle majesty. Göttsching’s style of looping notes into sequential echoes has inspired a generation of musicians to mimic this process, but in this recording you hear the master at play. Some of the guitarwork here is heavily processed and ends up disguised as auxiliary electronics. Keyboards generate chords that are set into perpetual motion, functioning as a foundation for other tender electronic delineations.
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Airy textures are enhanced by sprightly loops that weave mesmerizing tapestries of sound full of bubbling diodes and dreamy sweeps. The electronics sparkle with vibrant optimism. The general character of the music is glistening and very fluid. This 48 minute classic electronic music album from 1976 has finally been reissued on CD in 2008.Ī lively blend of pleasant electronics and nimble guitar produces a dose of softly upbeat tuneage possessing a cheery disposition that is quite infectious. Manuel Göttsching - keyboards, synthesizer, guitar. New age of earth (Ashra) Groove Unlimited
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