Kraftwerk 3D - release?

Imagine an album from 26 years ago sounding dated. The horror.

 

Not as dated as your wit.

 

I thought it was a funny comment actually. But my humour is pretty dated anyway......

 

I'm 54, its not just my wit thats dated.

 

Oh, you are even more dated than me
But i am a granddad so that counts upwards in datedness.....

 

I don't think that The Mix sounds dated. It's just a bunch of songs sounding like their Computer World era. And they were ahead of everyone in 1981.

 

Which was 10 years before this. Everybody had caught up with them by 1991.

Churning out past glories, over & over dosn't help.

They are their own tribute band.

 

Let's keep on topic - this seems pretty pointless.
Bur for the record: Millington don't like them no more - we got it.

 

I.m.o.: meh.
A track like "Pocket Calculator" lost almost all it's subtle sounds to make place for a hammering rythm. The original version is witty and melodious, the "The Mix" version screams out you can DANCE to it.
I think "The Mix" was a proof that Kraftwerk lost their 'ahead of their time'-title and were catching up on things.

 

Oh! I still like them & listen to them, Tommy.

I just think they ought to be doing something a bit more contemporary. Which I think by now, they are not.

Anyway sorry to upset so many folks about a self-proclaimed "forward thinking outfit", to be churning out same old - same old; under the banner of "LIVE concerts" & few computer graphics.

 

I agree, sort of wish I hadn't started the thread. Bunch of moaners all come out to play.

 

I'm pretty sure Kraftwerk aren't the only previously innovative act currently trading on their back catalogue, not that I have a problem with it. I am looking forward to seeing them in June, and am looking forward to the 3D box.

What's the headphone 3D mix about then? Has anyone heard an example yet?

 

I think anyone who's been to one of their recent shows will be excited for this release. I saw them at Tate modern and it was one of my favourite live experiences. Fans have been calling out for 'The Mix 2' because the shows have moved on even since 2005, and this package delivers the entire catalogue since Autobahn for a great price. I love all ages of Kraftwerk, like anyone I have preferences, I think the original Radioactivity is far better then modern interpretations but the fact that after the Japanese tsunami disaster they actually amended the lyrics shows a continual development.

 

I am glad you started this thread. Aside from the moaners there is good info here.

(I have developed a reading technique where i can scroll through the moan posts pretty fast. And if a person goes on and on and on with negativity i put him/her on ignore).

 

The reading technique will stand you in good stead in forums across the internet.

Critique is good, baiting isn't.

 

I want to apologize to people who read German. A few times I've used "die" instead of "der". So from now on I'll try to remember "Die Roboter" and "Der Katalog".

 

I get it wrong all the time. And i had german in school, and have traveled in germany many times.
Germans do forgive you when it comes to foreigners manhandling their language.

 

Thats a good idea. I like the odd moan myself, but dear me some of these KW fans need to go for a fast ride down the autobahn to release some tension

 

If you think its bad here, stay away from Kraftwerk's facebook page.

 

Luckily the German and English editions of the 8 cd box are about the same price, so I am doing English 4 blu-ray, and German 8 cd box.

 

I've just had a look.

All Kraftwerk needs to do is produce the latest cutting edge electronica beats to bring a new dawn of IDM, whilst also returning to their 1970s roots (Moog, flute). Also release this new music for free as an apology for a slow work ethic and for 'milking' the fans for so many years.

That may appease the situation...

 

I've copied this technical info from networking Media | Agentur für digital Medienkommunikation I'm surprised that it appears that the whole audio boxset will be available to stream (thought it would just be the abridged version) and also downloads will be available in 'HD' audio.

KRAFTWERK 3-D DER KATALOG / NEUAUFNAHMEN 2012 – 2016 / RELEASE DATE – Friday 26 May 2017

FORMATS Complete: Blu-ray + Book Box Set / Vinyl Box Set / CD Box Set / Digital Download Box Set / Stream
Abridged: Blu-ray + DVD / Double Vinyl LP

FORMATS / CATALOGUE NUMBERS / DESCRIPTIONS

Blu-ray (4-discs) + Book Box Set
UPC – 0190295924911
12” x 12” rigid board box set with lift-off lid, housing a 31cm x 30cm, 228-page hardback book
and an 8-panel digipak in card slipcase with 4 x Blu-ray discs containing:
Discs 1+2: 8 album performances filmed in 3D (2D compatible).
Discs 3+4: Tour films / projections, presented in 3D (2D compatible).
Technical specifications
Video: 3D [2D compatible] / Colour
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 [23.976fps] / 1080p High Definition
Region Code: ABC
Disc Format: 50GB Dual Layer
Audio: Dolby Atmos [5.1 compatible] / PCM Stereo /
Headphone Surround 3D (Special mix for standard headphones only)
Total running time: approx. 436 mins
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Vinyl Box Set (8 albums, 9 pieces of vinyl)
UPC – 0190295923501
12” x 12” rigid board slipcase, housing 8 albums / *9-piece heavyweight vinyl LPs + download card
(*The Mix is double vinyl)
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
CD Box Set (8 CDs)
UPC – 0190295873578
Rigid board box set with lift-off lid, holding 8 x capacity wallets,
with inner wallets holding 8 x CDs, plus 16-page booklet
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Blu-ray (1 disc) + DVD (1 disc)
UPC – 0190295924928
Card slipcase, containing 8-panel digipak with 1 x Blu-ray, 3D (2D compatible)
and 1 x DVD, 2D, each featuring the 77 mins version
Technical specifications
DVD
Video: 2D / Colour
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 [16:9] 29.97 fps [NTSC]
Region Code: 0 / All Regions
Disc Format: DVD-5 Single Layer
Audio: Dolby Audio 5.1 / PCM Stereo/
Headphone Surround 3D (Special mix for standard headphones only)
Approx. running time: 77 mins
Blu-ray
Video: 3D [2D compatible] / Colour
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 [23.976fps] / 1080p High Definition
Region Code: ABC
Disc Format: 50GB Dual Layer
Audio: Dolby Atmos [5.1 compatible] / PCM Stereo /
Headphone Surround 3D (Special mix for standard headphones only)
Approx. running time: 77 mins
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Double Vinyl LP
UPC – 0190295924898
77 mins (abridged) version of full-length release containing music from all 8 albums on double
heavyweight vinyl + download card
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Downloads

DBX (Digital Box Set) – 218 mins approx.
iTunes (MFiT) & MQS partners (HD audio) – UPC – 190295805005
Excluding Apple (16-Bit Audio) – 190295807924

Abridged – 77 mins approx.
iTunes (MFiT) & MQS partners (HD audio) – UPC – 190295807962
Excluding Apple (16-Bit Audio) – 190295807955

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ABRIDGED TRACKLISTING

Autobahn
Geigerzähler
Radioaktivität
Trans Europa Express
Metall auf Metall
Abzug
Die Mensch-Maschine
Nummern
Computerwelt
Boing Boom Tschak
Techno Pop
Music Non Stop
Die Roboter
Tour De France
Prologue
Etape 1
Chrono
Etape 2

 

Sorry for moaning but Kraftwerk on Facebook, Instagram, www etc. and the near constant touring (the same material) has taken away most of the mystique and exclusivity they had when I grew up and discovered them... They used to be so special but have become "just another band". I'm not even sure I will pick up the new releases.

 

Great news.

Thanks for the post.