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E2-E4, released in 1984, is a solo recording by German musician and Ash Ra Tempel founder Manuel Göttsching. The album consists of one minimalistic, hour-long electronic track that Göttsching recorded in one take using a sequencer, with improvised keyboards, metallic percussion, and guitar playing. [3]
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Jun 6, 2019 · For many a proto-techno masterpiece, E2-E4’s release in 1984 felt like a left-turn even for one of Berlin’s most experimental musicians. “The newspapers said I have not understood anything in the modern developments of electronic music,” Göttsching says of the initial reactions from Germany.
This was underpinned by a subtle Latin rhythm that in hindsight, helped ensure its future prestige in the burgeoning house and techno scene. Three years later, Gottsching decided to release the piece and called it ‘E2-E4’ not only referring the guitar tunings but also a popular opening chess move.
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Released. 1974 — Germany. Vinyl —. LP, Album, Stereo. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
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Sep 14, 2016 · Cut live without overdubs in a single hour, E2-E4 became, upon its eventual release in 1984, an electronic music landmark. E2-E4 has an elusive appeal, one that is mysterious even to its maker.
Dec 12, 1981 · E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching released in 1984. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Recorded in 1981, 7 years after his first masterpiece, E2-E4 (a chess move) consists in one continuous musical theme with variations of nearly one hour composed and played by Manuel Göttsching.
