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POPOL VUH PRESS RELEASESHOCK DEATH OF INSPIRATIONAL GERMAN ROCK LEGENDFLORIAN
FRICKE, the innovative German composer who created the mythical Kraut rock
band POPOL VUH died on December 29th
at his home following the result of a stroke suffered just before
Christmas. Florian
and his band Popol Vuh (the name was taken from that of the sacred book of the
ancient Mayan Quiche Indians) first came to prominence during the early
seventies when Florian recorded the first ever experimental album built
around the MOOG SYNTHESIZER entitled “Affenstunde” (The Hour Of The
Monkeys). Since
that time in 1970, Florian Fricke and Popol Vuh have released in excess of
thirty albums (not including compilations) including the recent “SHEPHERDS
SYMPHONY” on Mystic Records, a wonderful, mystical adventure based around the
music of the lost South American Indian tribes. Florian
was of course renowned as the composer of the soundtracks to the legendary
WERNER HERZOG movies that starred the late KLAUS KINSKI including such
classics as “Aguirre”, “Nosferatu”, “Cobra Verde” and “Fitzcarraldo”. The
transcendental, visionary music of Florian Fricke will survive him for
generations to come. The Kraut Rock movement, those who appreciate New Age
music, anyone who likes great music have lost a true legend. For
further details please contact Mystic Records. The name Popol Vuh, derives from the book of knowledge, the POPOL VUH, the sacred book of the ancient Quiche Maya Indians. The musical entity of Popol Vuh was founded in 1969 when Florian Fricke, Frank Friedler, Holger Trulzsch, Brettina Fricke and Gerhard Augustin recorded their first electronic album with a Moog 111 synth. Shepherd's Symphony is the 25th album release by the phenomenon known as POPOL VUH, the musical outlet for over a quarter of a century for Florian Fricke. This outstanding musician, arranger, piano player and producer has become a public figure in the world of music through his collaborations with film director and producer, Werner Hetzog, writing the soundtracks for the classic movies, AGUIRRE, NOSFERATU, COBRA VERDE and FITZCARRALDO. This album is quite unlike other Popol Vuh recordings with influences of Hip-Hop and Techno Trance Sounds to appeal to both new younger listeners and existing fans. "This modern schamanistic music will win many new fans to POPOL VUH" SHEPHERD'S SYMPHONY ~ CD CODE ~ MYS CD 114 No Longer available Track List
Published by Gammarock Musik.
Nicht Hoch Im Himmel ~ Now £8.99 CD CODE ~ MYSCD 121 Track List
With a strong following all over the world, this album will be a must for all fans of Popol Vuh and progressive rock. This is the first collection of the most popular tracks recorded by the band and spans a period of 15 years. The line-up is Florian Fricke on vocals and keyboards, Djong Yun on vocals, Conny Veit on guitar, Daniel Secundus Fichelscher on drums, percussion and guitar, Bob Eliscu on oboe, Bayerisches Staatsorchester.
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