Thursday, November 01, 2007

Das Ist Gute!


Kraftwerk - that's what we were dressed as. I know, it's an obscure reference, but we in the band are big Kraftwerk fans, and they were, arguably, the first techno band ever. Plus, who can't have fun with the uptight German ambiance reflected on the Man-Machine cover?

More from Wikipedia.org: "The Kraftwerk sound combines a driving rhythm section with catchy, synthesized melodies and harmony; mainly following a classical style of arrangement accompanied by simple lyrics which are sometimes sung through a vocoder or generated by computer speech software. The Moog synthesizer is heavily present in the majority of the group's works, adding to their signature sound creations. The Kraftwerk sound was revolutionary for its time, and it has had a lasting impact..."

We had a great time playing with the Sigourney Weavers and VO5. In fact, you might have noticed both Pam and I robot-dancing (Pam with Dracula, me with a tall, nutty maid) to VO5's groovy 70's disco. To be clear, you will never, ever see that again...unless someone fires up ABBA...and the liquor is flowing...



3 Comments:

Blogger Dr. Monkey Von Monkerstein said...

I love esoteric costumes. One year I went to a costume oarty dressed in checkered pants, a checkered shirt, and wore a houndstooth jacket. I told everyone I was Nixon's "Checkers speech." One person got it.

And I love Kraftwerk too! I've been a fan of theirs since the mid 70's. I have their greatest hits CD.

1:35 PM  
Blogger Ed said...

Welcome, Dr. MvM,

It's good to see a familiar face from Monkey Muck and Luminiferous Ether (a.k.a. the Quaker Vixen). Speaking of whom, Ms. Ether was at this show dressed as a wet blanket.

5:42 PM  
Blogger kat said...

sooooo sorry to have missed the kraftwerk primitives on haloween! kisses and hugs from kanada.
xox

6:09 PM  

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