Gotta go with Kwaftwerk although I love AOT. One group that a lot of folks sleep on that actually predate Kwaftwerk in the electronic music genre is the "Silver Apples" who recorded between 1967-69 and reformed again in the 1990's.
Kraftwerk Or Art Of Noise
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If I had to choose I would go with Kraftwerk. They were doing electro music in the 1970's when people were still playing Disco and Funk. They spawned Electro Rap and their uptempo drum programing was the blue print for Planet Rock witch spawned the basic drum pattern for Miami Bass Music. Art Of Noise were great as well and are equally respected though. "Battle Of The Beat Box" huge break dance anthem. "Moments In Love" if you were around back in the day this was the song you got some ass too. "Legs" and "Close To The Edit" were straight bangers. Nobody and I mean nobody was sampling car engines starting and making it sound good in a song like they did.
Kraftwerk and it's not even close.
That said, AON is a beast which only goes to prove how good Kraftwerk actually was.
That said, AON is a beast which only goes to prove how good Kraftwerk actually was.
you're joking right?
but it's a tough call. both were the kings in there era kraftwerk, 70's; art of noise, 80's
still have all the vinyls from my pops collection
kraftwerk had 10 hits worldwide.
Both!
While were on the subject this is the band that pretty much spawned Daft Punk
Kraftwerk, hands down.
I don't know Kraftwerk's music like these cats but I have to give it to Art Of Noise because the original "Beat Box" still kills it and one of my favorite all time life changing albums was AON's slept on classic "In Visible Silence." That shit stayed on rotation when I was in high school.
AON were INSANE, considering they were an orchestra. Their first album, as well as their 2nd one (Hoops and Mallets) were among my faves, and let's not even get started on "Who's Afraid Of?"! But Kraftwerk was on a whole 'nother level!
I'll just leave this here. For those inclined to take the Colin Powell hat off when they have the time, click on "Tutorial" to delve into the history.
http://techno.org/electronic-music-guide/
A few things in there are miscategorized, but tl/dr: everything is connected.
http://techno.org/electronic-music-guide/
A few things in there are miscategorized, but tl/dr: everything is connected.
It's kind of hard to put John 5 & Juan Atkins (Cybertron) into one category, especially in the Detroit movement. I also LOVE the NYC movement that spawned groups like C-Bank (One More Shot). That was when people were putting breaking glass effects in their songs.
That entire Detroit scene is outside of my scope. Where are those listed?
I've tried a few times to whiteboard the stuff I know about and end up messing it up and starting over. I need to tackle it again.
They're listed in the "classic" part of the Detroit movement, and they are, but if you follow their paths, especially Juan Atkins, those cats were into damn near everything! "Cosmic Cars" will ALWAYS be my fave! Detroit goes from classic, to jungle, to industrial.
Ha! I'm a Mode Head! "Flies On The Windscreen" is my shit!!!!
Thanks man. Always good to learn something new.
Yeah they got a lot of good stuff. Can't say which one is my favorite, it just depends on the mood.
Think about this: without Giorgio Moroder, Kraftwerk, and Bernie Worrell, most of these scenes would not exist.
No doubt! Like I said G.O.A.T
But did you dance to T.E.E. when it 1st came out new?
You got a chic to dance on that song you had her for like a half hour! (if she could hang...)
Trans Europe Express followed by Roy Ayers "Freaky Deaky" turned the party OUT!
Yes I did. High on weed in the burning hot July sun. Damn near passed out from that but it was the best time ever. Young-uns don't dance anymore. I wonder what their memories will be like
Art of noise, off the simple fact they made a baby maker that still kills the bedroom till this day. "Moments of Love" never leaves the special playlist.
I will say this though, Kraftwerk was more consistent....
I love Aon but Kwaftwerk is the more influential revolutionary group. Those guys will eventually get into the Rock and Roll HOF. As far as sex goes you haven't fucked until you fuck someone to the Computer World CD. Hit it from the back during Numbers, Grind it out during Home Computer.....I'm the operator with the Pussy Stimulator... One two...
Never heard of Kraftwerk. You guys have put me on to a lot of good music. Several beats in the 80's owe them props. BUT............. Moments in love is one of the greatest songs ever made. Fuck samples. It feels good. It makes i'm about to start fucking every time it comes on. My only issue with the song is that stupid break down close to the end where they they synthesize the word no for stupid reason. I get what they were trying to do, synthesize a nigga trying not to bust a nut. But it fucks up the song. Cut that shit out and that shit can get put on repeat for a baby making session.