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Kraftwerk ‎- Live At Tribal Gathering, Luton, UK 24 May 1997 – Vinyl Record

Live at Tribal Gathering, Luton, UK 24 May 1997 is a significant recording by Kraftwerk, capturing a live performance at one of the prominent electronic music festivals of the time. This performance is notable as Kraftwerk, the pioneering German electronic band, was known for their meticulous and innovative live shows, which featured a combination of music, computer graphics, and performance art.

During this specific live set, Kraftwerk would have showcased a mix of their classic tracks along with newer material, all performed with their characteristic precision and technological integration. Their music, fundamentally influential in the realms of electronic, techno, and pop music, typically features robotic and repetitive rhythms, minimalist melodies, and the use of synthesizers and custom-made instruments.

The Tribal Gathering festival was a key venue for electronic and dance music artists, making Kraftwerk’s performance there particularly notable. The event would have drawn a diverse audience, eager to experience live the work of these electronic music pioneers. Performances like this not only highlighted Kraftwerk’s impact on the evolution of electronic music but also their enduring appeal as live performers, capable of bridging their groundbreaking early work with contemporary electronic music trends.

This live recording is a valuable piece for fans and historians of electronic music, offering insight into how Kraftwerk adapted their music to a live setting and how they interacted with the culture of electronic music festivals, which continue to celebrate and evolve the legacy of electronic music.

Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic

Made In Europe

DBOP 2019

Track Listing
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Computerworld
Radioactivity
Medley: Trans Europe Express / Pocket Calculator / The Robots