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It was 50 years ago today – 50 Jahre Bröselmaschine Box
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Indian Camel
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Kritik DVD und 2CD
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Kritik bei German Rock e.V. – Finkenbach Festival 2014
Vor zwei Jahren haben wir Bröselmaschine auf dem Finki zum letzten Mal gesehen. Das jetzige Programm der Band ist deutlich bluesiger. Das passt gut zu der neuen Sängerin, deren Namen ich leider nicht richtig verstehen konnte (Liz – oder so ähnlich?) # ANMERKUNG – LIZ IST RICHTIG # und die nun Anja Lerch abgelöst hat. Gitarrist Michael Dommers spielt einfach saugut. Seine sensible Art, die Töne zu formen, erzeugt immer wieder Gänsehaut. Der sehr nette Bassist Detlef Wiederhöft kam richtig aus der Höhle und legte mit Manni von Bohr ein Groovefundament, welches seinesgleichen sucht. Dazu kommt die geschmackvolle Atmosphäre durch Tom Plötzer am Keyboard. Vorne links steht Peter Bursch mit seinen diversen Spezialgitarren und natürlich seiner Bohne, der Sitar, die mit ihrem Sound die vielfältige Bandbreite der Band bereichert. Manni von Bohrs Drumsolo ist einfach nur atemberaubend. Julia ist hin und weg und ich natürlich auch. Für uns ist Manni von Bohr einer unserer Lieblingsdrummer. Das durchweichte und bis zuletzt dankbare Publikum feierte Bröselmaschine.
Kritiken zu dem Burg Herzberg Festival / Finki Festival
Kritik Herzberg – 2011/1
Kritik Herzberg – 2011/1
Kritik Rockpalast Auftritt Bonn 12/2005
Discography Bröselmaschine (71) Peter Bursch + Bröselmaschine (76) Feel Fine (78)
BRÖSELMASCHINE
Broselmaschine (Pilz 1971)
Recorded:August 1971 Dierks Studio – Stommeln, Germany
Genre: Folk
Best Song: ‘Schmetterling’
Release Info: 1994 CD Reissue SPALAX 14882
Overview: Quite possibly the pinnacle of Krautfolk, Broselmaschine is certainly tops in the folk subgenre and is recommended to those interested in the lighter side of Krautrock. Broselmaschine combines the highly talented acoustic guitar playing of Peter Bursch (a master of the instrument who has published many instructional books on the subject), romantic vocals, and a mild Eastern influence highlighted by the use of sitar and flute. The album begins with ‘Gedanken’, a peaceful track with a slight renaissance-era feel, featuring acoustic and electric guitar, flute and romantic lyrics. Next the group performs the Scottish traditional ‘Lassie’ with multi-tracked vocal harmonies. Next, ‘Guitarrenstuck’, is a beautiful piece played with folk guitar and a soothing female vocal. ‘The Old Man’s Song’ seems slightly out of place due to its use of wah-wah peddle, but this gives way to some rather ominous sounding Duul-ish acoustic guitar and folk percussion. ‘Schmetterling’ introduces an Eastern flavor to the album and is most notable for its sitar which reminds me a little bit of mid-period Popol Vuh. Bursch’s guitar playing on this track is simply masterful and the track is given an extra boost from some atmospheric mellotron. ‘Nossa Bova’ stands out as a folk masterpiece with its incredible guitar work, folk percussion, and female vocals. This track has a peaceful quality similar to Paradieswarts Duul, the only difference being the musical ability of Broselmaschine’s members. The album was produced by Rolf Ulrich Kaiser and engineered by Dieter Dierks and was first issued on Pilz in 1971. [4.5/5 Doug]
Musicians: Lutz Ringer – Bass, Mellotron Peter Bursch – Guitar, Vocals, Sitar, Flute Jenni Schucker – Flute, Vocals Willi Kissmer – Vocals, Guitar Mike Hellbach – Congas, Tablas, Mellotron http://www.krautrockgroup.com/Krautrock Album Database - Broselmaschine.html
Peter Bursch Und Die Broselmaschine (Intercord 1976)
Recorded: Feb-July 1975 Conny Planks Neunkirchen Studio
Genre: Folk Rock
Best Song: ‘Sofa Rock’
Release Info: 1976 Intercord LP 161.012
Overview: Not too many collectors will be lucky enough to find this little obscurity as it has never been reissued. Those who seek it out should be made aware that sadly, this is not a rehash of the group’s incredible 1971 debut. I liken it to Ax Genrich’s (Guru Guru) equally obscure 1975 solo LP ‘Highdelberg Supersession’. Peter Bursch and Willi Kissmer, the only remaining original members, formed the new Peter Bursch Und Die Broselmaschine in early 1975. The resulting self-titled album was recorded between February and July of that same year in Conny Plank’s Neunkirchen Studio. The album features guest appearances by Roland Schaeffer and Mani Neumeier (Guru Guru) and Jan Fride (Kraan). The resulting music, while still retaining a strong folk-rock tendency, is much different than the atmospheric folk which dominated the legendary 1971 album. There are a few similarities however, most notably the inclusion of three traditional tracks ala ‘Lassie’ and the abundance of “ethnic” percussion. Musically, the emphasis is placed on Peter Bursch’s highly talented acoustic guitar techniques, although Willi Kissmer’s electric guitar steals the show at times. Standout tracks include ‘Sofa Rock’, a six-minute instrumental folk-rock jam with ethnic percussion, and ‘Come Together’, a laid-back track highlighted by flute, idyllic vocals and dreamy guitar passages. Peter Bursch Und Die Broselmaschine is well worth tracking down if you are a fan of the first album. [3/5 Doug]
Musicians: Peter Bursch – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Willi Kissmer – Guitar Klaus Dapper – Flute, Zither, Saxophone, Bass Mahendra Kapadia – Tablas Jan Fride – Congas, Drums Roland Schaeffer – Bass Mani Neumeier – Percussion http://www.krautrockgroup.com/Krautrock Album Database - Broselmaschine.html
GERMAN ROCK DISCOGRAPHY
Bröselmaschine LP 1971 Pilz/BASF 20 21100-2 CD on Spalax
Bröselmaschine Peter Bursch & Die Bröselmaschine LP 1976 Xenophon 161.012
Bröselmaschine I feel fine LP 1978 Spiegelei/Intercord INT 160.610 http://www.krautrockgroup.com/german rock Discography/Krautrock Discography.htm
Tom Hayes 26-August-2001
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