| Details / Tracklist: |
01. "In Liebe dein"
02. "Girlande"
03. "Inselmoos"
04. "Fabelwein"
05. "Prinzregent"
06. "Kamee"
07. "Herold"
08. "Halmharfe"
09. "Arcona"
10. "Staunen im Fjord"
11. "Minne"
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| Description: | Selbstportrait I by Roedelius, released 30 December 2010.
This version of Selbstportrait I comes as a 1xCD. - Subtitled: "Teil 1 Sanfte Musik"
Originally released in 1979 on [url=https://www.discogs.com/Roedelius-Selbstportrait/release/196999]SKY028[/url].
Recorded between 1973-1977 in Forst in the Weser Uplands. Final version completed with Ernst Josef Seibl in the Gorilla Studio, Baumgasse 1, 1030 Vienna, late April 1979, apart from the track "Prinzregent", finished in Conny's Studio with Udo Klemt und Jürgen Kraemer in 1976.
?+© Bureau B under license from Sky Records GmbH.
Made in the EU
Cat# is BB 063 on spine; BB063 on rear cover; bb 063 on disc; BB63 on booklet.
Released in Digipak with an 8-page booklet in English and German.
"Selbstportrait I" on CD presents one of the most intimate and influential chapters in the career of Hans-Joachim Roedelius, a pioneering figure of German electronic and ambient music. Originally created at the cusp of the late 1970s and early 1980s, this album captures Roedelius in a deeply personal, almost diary-like mode: gentle, melodic miniatures, understated electronic textures and warm, home-recorded atmospheres that feel both experimental and accessible. The pieces unfold in calm, meditative waves, revealing a music that is less about virtuosity and more about mood, memory and inner landscapes. "Selbstportrait I" stands as a key work in the evolution of ambient and neo-classical electronics, and is often regarded as an essential entry point into Roedelius' vast discography.
Hans-Joachim Roedelius is best known as a founding member of the seminal groups Cluster and Harmonia, acts frequently cited as crucial influences on ambient, electronic and krautrock movements worldwide. Over several decades he has released a large number of solo albums, developing a highly individual style that bridges experimental sound design with lyrical, almost pastoral themes. His collaborations and his long-standing role in shaping the sound of German electronic music have earned him a lasting international reputation and a dedicated following among listeners and fellow musicians.
The CD edition by Bureau B / Sky / Indigo places this classic album in a carefully curated catalogue that focuses on important releases from the history of electronic, experimental and innovative popular music. Bureau B and its associated partners are known for high-quality reissues, thoughtful liner notes and a clear dedication to preserving musical heritage while making it accessible to new generations of listeners. With meticulous attention to sound and presentation, this edition of "Selbstportrait I" offers both long-time fans and curious newcomers the opportunity to experience Roedelius' music in a focused, audiophile-friendly format. |
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| No. of tracks: |
11 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
05952702 |
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