“Neue Synth Wave” is the selective playlist of German speaking regions’s local New Wave / Punk scene from early 80’s. Through listening to this, there’s a firm bonding with the history of electronic music. Actually this could be said that is the pre form of German techno – Repetitive almost machinery beats with synth melodies and features vocals. Some have a classic piano sample which reminiscent on theatrical soundtrack of Germany ( or Austria ). Overall so far, it felt as if traveling through local towns or at a nightclub in Germany.
Some tracks of course have traits of the beautiful melancholy sound style reminiscent of Joy Division and the classic New Wave style. Deutchepunk legend, DAF along with the notorious song, “Kaltes Klares Wasser‘ by Maralia! is global smash hit covered by Chicks On Speed in 2001.
To speak for German punk and New Wave, it is inevitable to raise this legendary festival in early 80’s called “ Geniale Dilletanten” : to celebrate punk, avant-garde, and experimental art and music in Berlin. It was the phenomenal of the culture of the era not the only in Germany but also for the rest of the globe to be memorized and the retrospective exhibitions were held in the recent past.
Video : “ Geniale Dilletanten”
Previously mentioned that this “Neue Synth Wave” playlist tracks are gathered in German speaking regions. All attentively selected by beautiful taste in the layers of message which especially considering how punk and new wave emerged from the expression of the anarchism, alas the suppression of the working class and streets, delivered to art school dropouts and globally independently diverse different styles up to punk culture today.
Also what is attractive about this selection is that it is very soothing with style which is an appropriate way of welcoming new listeners to the experience of inspiring and witty aspects of new wave/ Synthpop. It is a wonderful educational journey to the club and the “real” world of contemporary German speaking regions.
Playlist : Neue Synth Wave – Music selected by JHN
Artist | Track
1. DAF | Der Mussolini
2. Grauzone | Schlachtet
3. Malaria! | Kaltes Klares Wasser
4. Abwärts | Computerstaat
5. Einstürzende Neubauten | Feurio!
6. Camouflage | The Great Commandment
7. Fehlfarben | Paul ist tot
8. DAF | Verschwende Deine Jugend
9. Die Goldenen Zitronen | Wenn ich ein Turnschuh wär
10. Trio | Los Paul
11. Tommi Stumpff | Alam
12. Frieder Butzmann | Freebeer
13. Stephan Eicher | Disco Mania
14. Liaisons Dangereuses | Dias Cortas
15. Falco | Vienna Calling
FYI : Another localize playlist JHN made upon the collaboration of us in 2019 featured Shibuya, Japan which is remarkable selection of contemporary Japanese subculture music available. I like to write about it another time.
Location Reference :
Tempodrom Address : Möckernstraße 10, 10963 Berlin, Germany
Stone im Ratinger Hof
Address: Ratinger Str. 10, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Reference :
Music Selector : Jens Helge Nave ( JHN )
JHN has worked as a consultant specialized in the music and culture industry for over two decades. Current position is the label manager of the Berlin-based music label Monkeytown records, which is owned by legendary techno-electronic music duo Modeselektor. The music label profoundly represents Berlin’s diverse music scene. JHN has also worked for the consulting agency Yadastar for 12 years, which was the founding and executing company of the global cultural platform, Red Bull Music Academy. JHN looks back at years of experience in consulting brands in the fields of music and culture and has helped to connect artists and brands on a global level through events and contents.
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