Name: Moonlake
Brand: Klaus Schulze

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Catalogue number

A 226388

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-12-21

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Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

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Sales:8.875

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886922638817

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3 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Klaus Schulze

Genre US

Krautrock

Label US

SPE/SPV

Klaus Schulze (4 August 1947, Berlin – 26 April 2022) was a German electronic music pioneer, composer, and musician. He initially gained recognition as a drummer for Psy Free, Tangerine Dream, and Ash Ra Tempel. In 1971, Schulze embarked on a solo career as an electronic musician and released experimental albums like "Irrlicht" and "Cyborg." His groundbreaking use of the legendary VCS 3 synthesizer in his album "Cyborg" marked a significant milestone in his career.

Throughout the 1970s, Schulze continued to push boundaries with albums such as "Moondawn," "Mirage," and "X," while also embarking on numerous tours documented in live recordings. In the late '70s, he established his own label [l4293] and launched the pseudonym/project Richard Wahnfried.

In the following decade, Schulze maintained an intense release schedule alongside recording soundtracks and transitioning to digital production. He collaborated with opera singers and classical musicians on his albums while also exploring techno-inspired directions through projects like "[a29599]" with Pete Namlook.

During the 1990s, Schulze ventured into electronic interpretations of classical works by composers like Wagner. He further expanded his discography by collaborating with various artists from different genres. A comprehensive reissue program of Schulze's music began in 2005.

EVEN MORE THAN WITH A BAND, THE CREATIVE WORK OF A SOLO ARTIST IS THE DIRECT AND UNADULTERATED REFLECTION OF RECENT EXPERIENCES, A MIRROR OF THE SOUL, AN UNDILUTED REACTION TO THEIR CURRENT LIFE SITUATION. THIS FORMULA HAS ALWAYS APPLIED TO GERMAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC ARTIST, COMPOSER AND PRODUCER KLAUS SCHULZE. The astonishing number of albums recorded and released by him is virtually impossible to pinpoint (experts estimate the number of releases featuring Schulze to be at least 200, but more probably 500). “Playmate in Paradise” and “Artemis in Jubileo” were recorded ‘live’ in the studio, but there are also two actual live performance pieces on “Moonlake”. “Same Thought Lion” and “Mephisto” were both recorded in Poland in 2003 during a concert in Posen for Gert Hof’s huge light show. Released for the first time ever on vinyl (180g), this three-disc gatefold set features a special etching on Side F (Disc 3).

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