Elektro Kardiogramm

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About Elektro Kardiogramm

"Elektro Kardiogramm" is a song by German musicians Ralf Hütter and Fritz Hilpert. It was recorded by the band Kraftwerk and first released on their album Tour de France Soundtracks. The track was subsequently given a limited release in October 2003 as a promotional CD single, in a special "Radio Mix" that was different from the album version. This is the rendition that is performed in their concerts. The lyrics in the song "Minimum/Maximum/Beats Per Minute" gave the name of the band's 2005 live album Minimum-Maximum.  


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Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk (German pronunciation: [ˈkʀaftvɛɐk], meaning power station) from Düsseldorf, Germany, is an influential electronic music project that was formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1970, and was fronted by them until Schneider's departure in 2008. The signature Kraftwerk sound combines driving, repetitive rhythms with catchy melodies, mainly following a Western Classical style of harmony, with a minimalistic and strictly electronic instrumentation. The group's simplified lyrics are at times sung through a vocoder or generated by computer-speech software. Kraftwerk were one of the first groups to popularize electronic music and are considered pioneers in the field. In the 1970s and early 1980s, Kraftwerk's distinctive sound was revolutionary, and… more »

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Written by: FRITZ HILPERT, RALF HUETTER

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Elektro Kardiogramm" is a song by the celebrated German band Kraftwerk. The track is featured on their tenth studio album, "Tour de France Soundtracks," released in August 2003.
Music Genre
The track, like most of Kraftwerk's music, falls under the genre of Electronic. It is notable for its experimental sound and use of computer-generated music.
Tour de France Thematic
Kraftwerk's album "Tour De France Soundtracks" celebrates the centennial of the famous cycling event, the Tour de France. "Elektro Kardiogramm" forms an integral part of this thematic concept.
Innovation
Kraftwerk was known for its groundbreaking use of electronic music technology during the 70s and 80s. "Elektro Kardiogramm" continues this legacy, featuring distinctive synthesized beats and melodies.
Song Message
As suggested by its title, "Elektro Kardiogramm" is meant to evoke the rhythms of a heartbeat, paying homage to the physical exertion of the cyclists in the Tour de France.
Performance Style
During live performances of "Elektro Kardiogramm," the band used stationary bicycles on stage, further emphasizing the theme of the album and their love for cycling.
Autobahn Connection
Kraftwerk's interest in mechanized transport, evident in their previous work with "Autobahn," also shines through in "Elektro Kardiogramm" and its biking theme.
Band Members
At the time of the creation of "Elektro Kardiogramm," Kraftwerk included members Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Fritz Hilpert, and Henning Schmitz.
Language
Unlike several other songs on "Tour de France Soundtracks," "Elektro Kardiogramm" does not contain any lyrics or spoken word. This is in keeping with Kraftwerk's often minimalist approach to music.
Influence
While not as widely recognized as some of Kraftwerk's other works, "Elektro Kardiogramm," like much of the band's music, has influenced various artists in the Electronic and Techno music genres.

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